Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Good day and welcome to the Steel Dynamics Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Please be advised this call is being recorded today, July 21, 2026, and your participation implies consent to our recording of this call. If you do not agree to these terms, please disconnect. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to David Lipschitz, Director, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. David Lipschitz Investor Relations Director Thank you, Matthew. Good morning and welcome to Steel Dynamics Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded and will be available on our website for replay later today. Leading today's call are Mark Millett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Dynamics; Theresa Wagler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Barry Schneider, President and Chief Operating Officer. The other members of our senior leadership team are joining us on the call individually. Some of today's statements, which speak only as of this date, may be forward-looking and