On October 6, Steel Dynamics rose 5.01% in regular trading, reaching $243.78 per share.

The gain follows positive analyst sentiment as BNP Paribas raised Steel Dynamics' price target to $275 from $270 on October 2, maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment reflects growing confidence in Steel Dynamics' outlook amid strong steel operations, evidenced by the company's recent guidance that projected third-quarter earnings of $5.34-$5.38 per share, a significant quarterly improvement.