Morgan Stanley downgraded Steel Dynamics (STLD) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $194, up from $173. The firm adjusted ratings in North America steel as part of its 2026 outlook. It expects steel prices to remain elevated as 50% steel tariffs “remain firm.” Morgan Stanley sees domestic mills continuing to take market share from imports on capacity increases despite a relatively muted demand outlook.
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