Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) saw its stock soar 5.04% during Tuesday's intraday trading session, despite the company's shares initially dipping in premarket trading following its third-quarter earnings report. The steelmaker's impressive rally seems to be driven by broader industry trends and positive analyst sentiment, overshadowing the initial lukewarm reception to its financial results.

Steel Dynamics reported third-quarter revenue of $4.83 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $4.8 billion. The company benefited from a decline in scrap raw material costs outpacing average pricing at its steelmaking operations. Additionally, quarterly shipments reached a record high, indicating strong demand for the company's products.

Jefferies maintained a "buy" rating on Steel Dynamics, citing the company's potential to continue benefiting from lower steel imports and higher steel prices in the United States. This positive outlook, combined with the company's strong performance and favorable industry conditions, appears to have fueled investor enthusiasm and driven the stock's significant upward movement during the trading day.