BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price slides on results

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price is edging lower this morning following the release of its first-half results for FY21. At the time of writing, the steel producer’s shares have backtracked 2.78% to $16.80.

Let’s take a look and see how the company performed for the period.

What are the highlights?

The BlueScope share price is coming under pressure today despite reporting a positive set of numbers.

In this morning’s release, BlueScope advised it achieved a solid performance across its key business metrics.

For the six months ending 31 December, BlueScope delivered total sales revenue of $5,817.4 million, down 1% on the first half of FY20. The slight fall was attributed to lower selling prices caused by…