The earnings call presented a mixed sentiment with notable achievements in shipment records and financial performance bolstered by strategic acquisitions. However, challenges such as the decline in selling prices and increased costs due to LIFO expenses, as well as macroeconomic uncertainties, were evident.

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Q2 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported record tons sold, increasing by 12.8% compared to Q4 2024, surpassing their forecasted growth range of 6% to 8%. This achievement was attributed to both market share gains and contributions from 2024 acquisitions. The company recorded a gross profit margin increase of 140 basis points quarter-over-quarter, reaching 30.4% on a non-GAAP FIFO basis. Despite a decline of 1.2% in average selling price per ton sold compared to Q4 2024, the company achieved a non-GAAP earnings per share of $3.77, exceeding expectations. The capital expenditure budget for 2025 was maintained at $325 million, with a total expected cash outlay of $375 to $400 million, including carryover projects. Reliance also executed stockholder return activities totaling $318 million. For Q2 2025, the company anticipates stable demand, with tons sold expected to range from down 1% to up 1% compared to Q1, and an average selling price per ton increase of 1% to 3%. They project non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $4.50 and $4.70, inclusive of $25 million in LIFO expense.

Record Tons Sold

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. shipped record tons with a 12.8% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, significantly outperforming the service center industry's year-over-year decline of 0.5%.

Strong Gross Profit Margin Improvement

Gross profit margin improved sequentially from 28.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 30.4% in the first quarter of 2025.

Financial Strength and Stockholder Returns

The company funded stockholder return activities of $318 million, including dividends and share repurchases, and increased the quarterly dividend by 9.1%.

Successful Acquisitions

Four acquisitions completed in 2024 positively contributed to the first quarter results, with ongoing financial strength to pursue additional strategic acquisitions.

Reliance Steel (RS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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RS Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 24, 2025	2025 (Q2)	4.64 / -	4.65	―	―	―
Apr 23, 2025	2025 (Q1)	3.64 / 3.77	5.3	-28.87% (-1.53)	―
Feb 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	2.74 / 2.22	4.73	-53.07% (-2.51)	―
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.66 / 3.64	5	-27.20% (-1.36)	―
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	4.73 / 4.65	6.49	-28.35% (-1.84)	―
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	5.53 / 5.30	6.37	-16.80% (-1.07)	―
Feb 15, 2024	2023 (Q4)	3.92 / 4.73	5.87	-19.42% (-1.14)	―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	5.00 / 5.00	6.48	-22.84% (-1.48)	―
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	6.55 / 6.49	9.15	-29.07% (-2.66)	―
Apr 27, 2023	2023 (Q1)	5.73 / 6.37	8.42	-24.35% (-2.05)	―

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RS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 23, 2025	$281.96	$284.00	+0.72%
Feb 19, 2025	$291.19	$300.16	+3.08%
Oct 24, 2024	$279.32	$290.36	+3.95%
Jul 25, 2024	$289.25	$303.36	+4.88%

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FAQ

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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company (RS) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company (RS) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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RS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 4.64.

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