Reliance Steel & Aluminum ( (RS) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Reliance Steel & Aluminum presented to its investors.
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a leading metals service center company in North America, provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a wide range of metal products. In its second quarter of 2025 financial results, Reliance reported net sales of $3.66 billion, marking a record in second-quarter tons sold, with a 4.0% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a strong non-GAAP gross profit margin of 29.9% and a pretax income of $304.3 million, up 16% from the previous quarter. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $4.42, with a non-GAAP EPS of $4.43, reflecting an 18% increase from the first quarter of 2025. Reliance also repurchased $79.9 million of its common stock during this period. Key financial highlights include a 5.0% increase in net sales from the first quarter of 2025 and a 6.1% rise in average selling price per ton sold. Despite a slight decline in tons sold compared to the first quarter, Reliance’s market share gains and favorable policy conditions contributed to its robust performance. The company maintained a strong cash flow from operations, generating $229.0 million in the second quarter. Looking ahead, Reliance anticipates stable demand across its diversified end markets in the third quarter of 2025, with expectations of a slight seasonal decline in shipping volumes. The company remains confident in its ability to outperform the industry and capitalize on improved demand and pricing environments, supported by its strong cash generation and strategic investments.