Reliance, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) reported Q2 2024 financial results with net sales of $3.64 billion and tons sold up 4.0% from Q1 2024. The company achieved a gross profit margin of 29.8% and EPS of $4.67. Cash flow from operations was $366.3 million. Reliance completed two acquisitions: American Alloy Steel and Mid-West Materials. The company repurchased $519.3 million of shares in Q2 and an additional $165.4 million in July. Despite challenges in carbon steel pricing, Reliance maintained a strong gross profit margin within its long-term sustainable range. The company expects Q3 2024 tons sold to be down 2.5% to 4.5% due to seasonal patterns, with average selling price per ton sold projected to decrease by 2% to 4%.
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2024 con vendite nette di 3,64 miliardi di dollari e quantità venduta in aumento del 4,0% rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha raggiunto un margine di profitto lordo del 29,8% e un utile per azione di 4,67 dollari. Il flusso di cassa dalle operazioni è stato di 366,3 milioni di dollari. Reliance ha completato due acquisizioni: American Alloy Steel e Mid-West Materials. L'azienda ha riacquistato azioni per un valore di 519,3 milioni di dollari nel secondo trimestre e ulteriori 165,4 milioni di dollari a luglio. Nonostante le sfide relative ai prezzi dell'acciaio al carbonio, Reliance ha mantenuto un forte margine di profitto lordo all'interno del suo intervallo sostenibile a lungo termine. L'azienda prevede che nel terzo trimestre 2024 la quantità venduta sarà in calo dal 2,5% al 4,5% a causa di schemi stagionali, con il prezzo medio di vendita per tonnellata previsto in diminuzione del 2% al 4%.
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) reportó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024 con ventas netas de 3,64 mil millones de dólares y toneladas vendidas en aumento del 4,0% con respecto al primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía logró un margen de ganancia bruta del 29,8% y un EPS de 4,67 dólares. El flujo de caja de las operaciones fue de 366,3 millones de dólares. Reliance completó dos adquisiciones: American Alloy Steel y Mid-West Materials. La empresa recompró acciones por un valor de 519,3 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre y otros 165,4 millones de dólares en julio. A pesar de los desafíos en los precios del acero al carbono, Reliance mantuvo un fuerte margen de ganancia bruta dentro de su rango sostenible a largo plazo. La compañía espera que las toneladas vendidas en el tercer trimestre de 2024 disminuyan entre un 2,5% y un 4,5% debido a patrones estacionales, con el precio de venta promedio por tonelada proyectado a disminuir entre un 2% y un 4%.
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 보고하면서 순매출이 36.4억 달러에 판매량이 4.0% 증가했다고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 총 이익률이 29.8%에 주당 순이익이 4.67달러를 달성했습니다. 운영 활동에서의 현금 흐름은 3억 6,630만 달러였습니다. Reliance는 American Alloy Steel과 Mid-West Materials 두 회사를 인수했습니다. 이 회사는 2분기에 5억 1,930만 달러의 자사주를 매입하고 7월에는 추가로 1억 6,540만 달러를 매입했습니다. 탄소강 가격의 도전에도 불구하고 Reliance는 장기 지속 가능한 범위 내에서 강력한 총 이익률을 유지했습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 3분기 판매량이 계절적 패턴으로 인해 2.5%에서 4.5% 감소할 것으로 예상하며, 판매된 톤당 평균 판매 가격은 2%에서 4% 하락할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) a annoncé les résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires net de 3,64 milliards de dollars et des tonnes vendues en hausse de 4,0% par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. L'entreprise a atteint un marge brute de 29,8% et un BPA de 4,67 dollars. Le flux de trésorerie d'exploitation était de 366,3 millions de dollars. Reliance a complété deux acquisitions : American Alloy Steel et Mid-West Materials. L'entreprise a racheté pour 519,3 millions de dollars d'actions au deuxième trimestre et 165,4 millions de dollars supplémentaires en juillet. Malgré les défis liés aux prix de l'acier au carbone, Reliance a maintenu une forte marge brute dans sa fourchette durable à long terme. L'entreprise s'attend à ce que les tonnes vendues au troisième trimestre 2024 diminuent de 2,5 % à 4,5 % en raison de schémas saisonniers, avec un prix de vente moyen par tonne projeté en baisse de 2 % à 4 %.
Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) berichtete über die finanziellen Ergebnisse des 2. Quartals 2024 mit Nettoverkäufen von 3,64 Milliarden US-Dollar und verkauften Tonnen, die um 4,0% gegenüber dem 1. Quartal 2024 gestiegen sind. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine Bruttogewinnmarge von 29,8% und einen Earnings Per Share (EPS) von 4,67 US-Dollar. Der Cashflow aus Betriebstätigkeit betrug 366,3 Millionen US-Dollar. Reliance hat zwei Übernahmen abgeschlossen: American Alloy Steel und Mid-West Materials. Im 2. Quartal hat das Unternehmen Aktien im Wert von 519,3 Millionen US-Dollar zurückgekauft und im Juli weitere 165,4 Millionen US-Dollar. Trotz der Herausforderungen bei den Preisen für Kohlenstoffstahl hielt Reliance eine starke Bruttogewinnmarge innerhalb seines langfristig nachhaltigen Rahmens aufrecht. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die verkauften Tonnen im 3. Quartal 2024 aufgrund saisonaler Muster um 2,5% bis 4,5% zurückgehen werden, während der durchschnittliche Verkaufspreis pro verkaufter Tonne voraussichtlich um 2% bis 4% sinken wird.
- Tons sold increased 4.0% from Q1 2024
- Strong gross profit margin of 29.8% maintained within long-term sustainable range
- Cash flow from operations of $366.3 million
- Completed strategic acquisitions of American Alloy Steel and Mid-West Materials
- Significant share repurchases totaling $519.3 million in Q2 and $165.4 million in July
- Net sales remained flat at $3.64 billion compared to Q1 2024
- EPS decreased from $5.23 in Q1 2024 to $4.67 in Q2 2024
- Gross profit margin declined from 31.0% in Q1 2024 to 29.8% in Q2 2024
- Expected decrease in tons sold and average selling price per ton for Q3 2024
- Anticipated pressure on gross profit margin in Q3 2024
Reliance, Inc.'s Q2 2024 results reveal a mixed performance in a challenging pricing environment. Net sales remained flat at
The company's EPS of
Notably, Reliance completed two strategic acquisitions: American Alloy Steel and Mid-West Materials, enhancing its value-added processing capabilities and expanding its product portfolio. The company also demonstrated confidence in its future through substantial share repurchases, totaling
Looking ahead, Reliance expects a seasonal slowdown in Q3, projecting a
While facing near-term challenges, Reliance's diversified end-market exposure and focus on value-added services position it well for long-term resilience. The company's ability to maintain margins within its target range of
Reliance's Q2 results offer valuable insights into various end markets. The non-residential construction sector, Reliance's largest market, showed improvement year-over-year but faces pricing pressure on carbon steel products. This suggests a mixed outlook for the construction industry, with steady demand but potential margin challenges.
The commercial aerospace sector demonstrated year-over-year growth, indicating a recovery in this cyclical industry. This aligns with broader trends of increased air travel and aircraft production ramp-ups. The stability in military and space-related business further diversifies Reliance's aerospace exposure.
In the automotive sector, improved demand for toll processing services suggests a potential uptick in vehicle production. This could be a positive indicator for the broader manufacturing supply chain.
The semiconductor market showed weakness compared to Q2 2023, reflecting the ongoing inventory correction in the chip industry. However, Reliance's long-term optimism, supported by the CHIPS Act and U.S. semiconductor fabrication expansion, aligns with broader industry expectations of a future rebound.
Interestingly, the broader manufacturing sector showed divergent trends, with growth in industrial machinery and military spending offsetting declines in consumer products and heavy equipment. This nuanced picture suggests a complex manufacturing landscape, potentially reflecting shifts in consumer behavior and government spending priorities.
Overall, Reliance's diverse end-market exposure provides a valuable barometer for various sectors of the economy, indicating pockets of growth amidst broader challenges in pricing and demand.
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- Gross profit margin of
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- Completed acquisition of American Alloy Steel, Inc. on April 1, 2024
- Completed acquisition of Mid-West Materials, Inc. on April 1, 2024
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
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| Sequential Quarter | Six Months Ended June 30, | Year-Over- Year | Year-Over- Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | % Change | 2024* | 2023 | % Change | Q2 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Statement Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 3,643.3 | $ | 3,644.8 | 0.0 | % | $ | 7,288.1 | $ | 7,845.6 | (7.1 | %) | $ | 3,880.3 | (6.1 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit1 | $ | 1,086.0 | $ | 1,128.2 | (3.7 | %) | $ | 2,214.2 | $ | 2,448.7 | (9.6 | %) | $ | 1,222.7 | (11.2 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | (1.2 | %) | (0.8 | %) | (1.7 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit margin1,2 | (1.2 | %) | (0.8 | %) | (1.7 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| LIFO income | $ | (50.0 | ) | $ | (50.0 | ) | $ | (100.0 | ) | $ | (60.0 | ) | $ | (45.0 | ) | |||||||||||||
| LIFO income as a % of net sales | ( | ) | ( | ) | 0.0 | % | ( | ) | ( | ) | (0.6 | %) | ( | ) | (0.2 | %) | ||||||||||||
| LIFO income per diluted share, net of tax | $ | (0.66 | ) | $ | (0.64 | ) | $ | (1.30 | ) | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.57 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP pretax (income) expense adjustments² | $ | (1.6 | ) | $ | 4.9 | $ | 3.3 | $ | (4.8 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Pretax income | $ | 349.7 | $ | 396.2 | (11.7 | %) | $ | 745.9 | $ | 1,019.4 | (26.8 | %) | $ | 510.9 | (31.6 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP pretax income2 | $ | 348.1 | $ | 401.1 | (13.2 | %) | $ | 749.2 | $ | 1,014.6 | (26.2 | %) | $ | 510.9 | (31.9 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Pretax income margin | (1.3 | %) | (2.8 | %) | (3.6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 267.8 | $ | 302.9 | (11.6 | %) | $ | 570.7 | $ | 768.2 | (25.7 | %) | $ | 385.1 | (30.5 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 4.67 | $ | 5.23 | (10.7 | %) | $ | 9.90 | $ | 12.92 | (23.4 | %) | $ | 6.49 | (28.0 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP diluted EPS2 | $ | 4.65 | $ | 5.30 | (12.3 | %) | $ | 9.94 | $ | 12.86 | (22.7 | %) | $ | 6.49 | (28.4 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 366.3 | $ | 126.3 | 190.0 | % | $ | 492.6 | $ | 679.7 | (27.5 | %) | $ | 295.1 | 24.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Free cash flow3 | $ | 268.1 | $ | 17.6 | nm | $ | 285.7 | $ | 446.6 | (36.0 | %) | $ | 164.9 | 62.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Net debt-to-total capital4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net debt-to-EBITDA2,5 | 0.5x | 0.1x | 0.5x | 0.1x | 0.1x | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt-to-EBITDA2,5 | 0.7x | 0.6x | 0.7x | 0.5x | 0.5x | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Allocation Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions, net | $ | 292.8 | $ | 53.7 | $ | 346.5 | $ | 24.1 | $ | 24.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 98.2 | $ | 108.7 | $ | 206.9 | $ | 233.1 | $ | 130.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends | $ | 62.6 | $ | 65.3 | $ | 127.9 | $ | 120.6 | $ | 58.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | $ | 519.3 | $ | — | $ | 519.3 | $ | 112.8 | $ | 73.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Key Business Metrics: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tons sold | 1,553.5 | 1,494.0 | 4.0 | % | 3,047.5 | 3,004.2 | 1.4 | % | 1,484.1 | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Tons sold (same-store) | 1,489.6 | 1,476.4 | 0.9 | % | 2,966.0 | 2,999.0 | (1.1 | %) | 1,478.9 | 0.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Average selling price per ton sold | $ | 2,348 | $ | 2,442 | (3.8 | %) | $ | 2,394 | $ | 2,625 | (8.8 | %) | $ | 2,626 | (10.6 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Average selling price per ton sold (same-store) | $ | 2,376 | $ | 2,453 | (3.1 | %) | $ | 2,414 | $ | 2,626 | (8.1 | %) | $ | 2,630 | (9.7 | %) | ||||||||||||
| * Six months ended June 30, 2024 includes one less shipping day compared to the same 2023 period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Please refer to the footnotes at the end of this press release for additional information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Management Commentary
“Our second quarter performance once again highlighted the attractiveness of our business model through various market cycles, delivering solid results in a challenging pricing environment,” said Karla Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reliance. “Reliance’s growth and diversification strategies, coupled with our focus on customer service and relationships, increased our shipments well ahead of industry levels. Our new acquisitions and focus on smart, profitable growth increased our tons shipped. However, carbon steel product pricing during the second quarter declined further than anticipated, offsetting the benefits of our increased tonnage. Declining metal pricing was the primary driver of our gross profit margin decrease and sequential reduction in earnings per diluted share to
Mrs. Lewis continued, “Our cash flow from operations helped fund two acquisitions in the second quarter and three year-to-date. We also invested
End Market Commentary
Reliance provides a diverse range of metal products and value-added processing services to a wide range of end markets, generally in small quantities on an as-needed basis. The Company’s tons sold in the second quarter of 2024 increased
Demand in non-residential construction (including infrastructure), Reliance’s largest end market, improved from the second quarter of 2023. Reliance continues to service new construction projects in diverse sectors, including public infrastructure, manufacturing, data centers and energy infrastructure. The Company expects non-residential construction demand to remain relatively steady in the third quarter with continued pricing pressure on carbon steel tubing, plate and structural products, which are predominantly sold into the non-residential construction market.
Demand in commercial aerospace improved from the second quarter of 2023. Reliance anticipates commercial aerospace demand will remain relatively stable in the third quarter of 2024, subject to further changes in build rates that impact the supply chain, along with potential pricing pressure. The military and space related portion of Reliance’s aerospace business is also expected to remain at strong levels in the third quarter of 2024.
Demand for the toll processing services Reliance provides to the automotive market improved compared to the second quarter of 2023. The Company expects demand for automotive toll processing to remain stable in the third quarter of 2024, subject to normal seasonality.
Demand across the broader manufacturing sectors Reliance serves was relatively consistent on the whole compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to increased activity in industrial machinery and military spending which offset declines in demand for consumer products and heavy equipment, especially agricultural. Reliance anticipates that demand for its products across the broader manufacturing sector will experience a customary seasonal slowdown in the third quarter of 2024.
Demand in the semiconductor market declined compared to the second quarter of 2023. The Company anticipates demand will remain under pressure in the third quarter of 2024 due to excess inventory in the supply chain. Reliance’s long-term outlook for the semiconductor market remains positive, supported by the CHIPS Act and significant semiconductor fabrication expansion underway in the United States.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
At June 30, 2024, Reliance’s cash and cash equivalents totaled
Stockholder Return Activity
On July 23, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
In the second quarter of 2024, Reliance repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares of its common stock at an average cost of
Acquisitions
Effective April 1, 2024, Reliance completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding equity interests and related real estate assets of American Alloy Steel, Inc. (“American Alloy”), a leading distributor of specialty carbon and alloy steel plate and round bar, including pressure vessel quality (PVQ) material. The acquisition of American Alloy increases Reliance’s value-added processing and fabrication capabilities and expands the Company’s specialty carbon steel plate product portfolio. American Alloy's net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately
Effective April 1, 2024, Reliance acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Mid-West Materials, Inc. (“MidWest Materials”), a premier flat-rolled steel service center primarily serving North American original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). The addition of MidWest Materials expands Reliance’s flat-rolled presence in the key markets in and around Ohio. MidWest Materials’ net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately
On July 15, 2024, Reliance reached an agreement to acquire certain toll processing assets of the FerrouSouth division of Ferragon Corporation (“FerrouSouth”), a premier toll processing operation headquartered in Iuka, Mississippi. The transaction is expected to close within the next 30 days, subject to customary closing conditions. Net sales for the FerrouSouth toll processing operations to be acquired by Reliance for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately
All three of these transactions were previously announced.
Business Outlook
Reliance anticipates underlying demand will remain relatively stable across the majority of the end markets it serves in the third quarter of 2024 subject to shipment levels to be impacted by normal seasonal patterns, which include a decline in shipping volumes due to planned customer shutdowns and vacation schedules. As a result, the Company estimates its tons sold will be down
Conference Call Details
A conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss Reliance’s second quarter 2024 financial results and business outlook will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. To listen to the live call by telephone, please dial (877) 407-0792 (U.S. and Canada) or (201) 689-8263 (International) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time and use conference ID: 13747336. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet hosted on the Investors section of the Company's website at investor.reliance.com.
For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available beginning that same day at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 8, 2024, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or (412) 317-6671 (International) and entering the conference ID: 13747336. The webcast will remain posted on the Investors section of Reliance’s website at reliance.com for 90 days.
About Reliance, Inc.
Founded in 1939, Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS) is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America. Through a network of more than 320 locations in 40 states and 12 countries outside of the United States, Reliance provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a full-line of over 100,000 metal products to more than 125,000 customers in a broad range of industries. Reliance focuses on small orders with quick turnaround and value-added processing services. In 2023, Reliance’s average order size was
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, discussions of Reliance’s industry and end markets, business strategies, acquisitions, and expectations concerning the Company’s future growth and profitability and its ability to generate industry leading returns for its stockholders, as well as future demand and metals pricing and the Company’s results of operations, margins, profitability, taxes, liquidity, macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and the possibility of an economic recession or slowdown, litigation matters and capital resources. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “preliminary,” “range,” “intend” and “continue,” the negative of these terms, and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of today’s date that may not prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, but not limited to, actions taken by Reliance, as well as developments beyond its control, including, but not limited to, the possibility that the expected benefits of acquisitions may not materialize as expected, the impacts of labor constraints and supply chain disruptions, changes in domestic and worldwide political and economic conditions such as inflation and the possibility of an economic recession that could materially impact the Company, its customers and suppliers, and demand for the Company’s products and services. Deteriorations in economic conditions as a result of inflation, economic recession, slowing growth, outbreaks of infectious disease, conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the evolving events in Israel and Gaza or otherwise, could lead to a decline in demand for the Company’s products and services and negatively impact its business, and may also impact financial markets and corporate credit markets which could adversely impact the Company’s access to financing, or the terms of any financing. The Company cannot at this time predict all of the impacts of inflation, product price fluctuations, economic recession, outbreaks of infectious disease or the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict and related economic effects, but these factors, individually or in any combination, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
The statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Reliance disclaims any and all obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason, except as may be required by law. Important risks and uncertainties about Reliance’s business can be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other documents Reliance files or furnishes with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
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| Second Quarter 2024 Major Commodity Metrics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Sequential Quarter Change | Q2 2023 | Year-Over-Year Change | Sequential Quarter Change | Year-Over-Year Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel | 1,274.3 | 1,214.8 | 4.9 | % | 1,205.7 | 5.7 | % | (4.0 | %) | (10.5 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum | 81.3 | 81.8 | (0.6 | %) | 83.1 | (2.2 | %) | (0.9 | %) | (6.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel | 73.6 | 75.5 | (2.5 | %) | 71.7 | 2.6 | % | (4.4 | %) | (16.0 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy | 32.5 | 33.0 | (1.5 | %) | 34.5 | (5.8 | %) | (1.4 | %) | (5.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Sequential Quarter Change | Q2 2023 | Year-Over-Year Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel | $ | 2,025.7 | $ | 2,012.9 | 0.6 | % | $ | 2,141.2 | (5.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum | $ | 587.8 | $ | 596.1 | (1.4 | %) | $ | 639.7 | (8.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel | $ | 521.8 | $ | 559.9 | (6.8 | %) | $ | 604.0 | (13.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy | $ | 166.8 | $ | 171.9 | (3.0 | %) | $ | 186.8 | (10.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Tons Sold (tons in thousands; % change) | Average Selling Price per Ton Sold (% change) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Year-Over-Year Change | Year-Over-Year Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel | 2,489.1 | 2,437.7 | 2.1 | % | (7.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum | 163.1 | 169.2 | (3.6 | %) | (6.3 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel | 149.1 | 148.5 | 0.4 | % | (14.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy | 65.5 | 70.8 | (7.5 | %) | (3.2 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Carbon steel | $ | 4,038.6 | $ | 4,269.7 | (5.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum | $ | 1,183.9 | $ | 1,309.9 | (9.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel | $ | 1,081.7 | $ | 1,261.3 | (14.2 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy | $ | 338.7 | $ | 378.2 | (10.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel plate | 12 | % | 11 | % | 12 | % | 12 | % | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel structurals | 11 | % | 11 | % | 10 | % | 11 | % | 10 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel tubing | 10 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hot-rolled steel sheet & coil | 9 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel bar | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Galvanized steel sheet & coil | 5 | % | 5 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cold-rolled steel sheet & coil | 2 | % | 2 | % | 3 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon steel | 54 | % | 53 | % | 53 | % | 54 | % | 52 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum bar & tube | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Heat-treated aluminum plate | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common alloy aluminum sheet & coil | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common alloy aluminum plate | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Heat-treated aluminum sheet & coil | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum | 16 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel bar & tube | 7 | % | 8 | % | 7 | % | 7 | % | 8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel sheet & coil | 5 | % | 5 | % | 6 | % | 5 | % | 6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel plate | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stainless steel | 14 | % | 15 | % | 15 | % | 14 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy bar & rod | 3 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy tube | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy | 4 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 6 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Toll processing & logistics | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Copper & brass | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 12 | % | 11 | % | 11 | % | 11 | % | 11 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| RELIANCE, INC. | |||||||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 3,643.3 | $ | 3,880.3 | $ | 7,288.1 | $ | 7,845.6 | |||||||
| Costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) | 2,557.3 | 2,657.6 | 5,073.9 | 5,396.9 | |||||||||||
| Warehouse, delivery, selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) | 667.7 | 650.6 | 1,339.2 | 1,301.9 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 66.6 | 60.8 | 130.2 | 121.9 | |||||||||||
| 3,291.6 | 3,369.0 | 6,543.3 | 6,820.7 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 351.7 | 511.3 | 744.8 | 1,024.9 | |||||||||||
| Other (income) expense: | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 9.7 | 9.7 | 19.4 | 20.6 | |||||||||||
| Other income, net | (7.7 | ) | (9.3 | ) | (20.5 | ) | (15.1 | ) | |||||||
| Income before income taxes | 349.7 | 510.9 | 745.9 | 1,019.4 | |||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 81.4 | 124.6 | 173.8 | 248.7 | |||||||||||
| Net income | 268.3 | 386.3 | 572.1 | 770.7 | |||||||||||
| Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.5 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 267.8 | $ | 385.1 | $ | 570.7 | $ | 768.2 | |||||||
| Earnings per share attributable to Reliance stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 4.71 | $ | 6.56 | $ | 9.99 | $ | 13.07 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 4.67 | $ | 6.49 | $ | 9.90 | $ | 12.92 | |||||||
| Shares used in computing earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 56,878 | 58,688 | 57,109 | 58,760 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 57,394 | 59,346 | 57,638 | 59,440 | |||||||||||
| Cash dividends per share | $ | 1.10 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 2.00 | |||||||
| RELIANCE, INC. | |||||||
| UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and par value) | |||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023* | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 350.8 | $ | 1,080.2 | |||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of | 1,650.9 | 1,472.4 | |||||
| Inventories | 2,288.7 | 2,043.2 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 132.3 | 140.4 | |||||
| Income taxes receivable | 9.8 | 35.6 | |||||
| Total current assets | 4,432.5 | 4,771.8 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment: | |||||||
| Land | 292.8 | 281.7 | |||||
| Buildings | 1,627.1 | 1,510.9 | |||||
| Machinery and equipment | 2,813.6 | 2,700.4 | |||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (2,295.9 | ) | (2,244.6 | ) | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,437.6 | 2,248.4 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 241.7 | 231.6 | |||||
| Goodwill | 2,167.0 | 2,111.1 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,036.2 | 981.1 | |||||
| Cash surrender value of life insurance policies, net | 34.4 | 43.8 | |||||
| Other long-term assets | 98.7 | 92.5 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 10,448.1 | $ | 10,480.3 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 458.4 | $ | 410.3 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 146.6 | 118.5 | |||||
| Accrued compensation and retirement benefits | 173.8 | 213.9 | |||||
| Accrued insurance costs | 47.0 | 44.4 | |||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||
| Current maturities of operating lease liabilities | 57.4 | 56.2 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 883.5 | 843.6 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 1,143.3 | 1,141.9 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 187.6 | 178.9 | |||||
| Long-term retirement benefits | 27.7 | 25.1 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 71.3 | 64.0 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 501.7 | 494.0 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 2,815.1 | 2,747.5 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock and additional paid-in capital, | |||||||
| Issued and outstanding shares—55,627 at June 30, 2024 and 57,271 at December 31, 2023 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 7,724.4 | 7,798.9 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (101.5 | ) | (76.7 | ) | |||
| Total Reliance stockholders’ equity | 7,623.0 | 7,722.3 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 10.0 | 10.5 | |||||
| Total equity | 7,633.0 | 7,732.8 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 10,448.1 | $ | 10,480.3 | |||
| * Derived from audited financial statements. | |||||||
RELIANCE, INC. | |||||||
| UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||
| Six Months Ended | |||||||
| June 30, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 572.1 | $ | 770.7 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 130.2 | 121.9 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 26.9 | 31.6 | |||||
| Other | 3.7 | 2.2 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities (excluding effect of businesses acquired): | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | (142.2 | ) | (163.3 | ) | |||
| Inventories | (141.0 | ) | (202.1 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 84.5 | 71.1 | |||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | (41.6 | ) | 47.6 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 492.6 | 679.7 | |||||
| Investing activities: | |||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (346.5 | ) | (24.1 | ) | |||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (206.9 | ) | (233.1 | ) | |||
| Other | (8.6 | ) | 2.2 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (562.0 | ) | (255.0 | ) | |||
| Financing activities: | |||||||
| Net short-term debt repayments | — | (2.2 | ) | ||||
| Principal payment on long-term debt | — | (505.7 | ) | ||||
| Cash dividends and dividend equivalents | (127.9 | ) | (120.6 | ) | |||
| Share repurchases | (519.3 | ) | (112.8 | ) | |||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units | (24.1 | ) | (37.3 | ) | |||
| Other | 17.2 | (1.8 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (654.1 | ) | (780.4 | ) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (5.9 | ) | (1.4 | ) | |||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (729.4 | ) | (357.1 | ) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,080.2 | 1,173.4 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $ | 350.8 | $ | 816.3 | |||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||||
| Interest paid during the period | $ | 18.0 | $ | 23.7 | |||
| Income taxes paid during the period, net | $ | 147.7 | $ | 191.0 | |||
| RELIANCE, INC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 267.8 | $ | 302.9 | $ | 385.1 | $ | 4.67 | $ | 5.23 | $ | 6.49 | ||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 0.4 | 0.3 | — | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring income of acquisitions | (2.0 | ) | — | — | (0.03 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring settlement charges | — | 4.6 | — | — | 0.08 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) related to above items | 0.4 | (1.2 | ) | — | — | (0.02 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 266.6 | $ | 306.6 | $ | 385.1 | $ | 4.65 | $ | 5.30 | $ | 6.49 | ||||||||||
| Net Income | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 570.7 | $ | 768.2 | $ | 9.90 | $ | 12.92 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 0.7 | — | 0.01 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring income of acquisitions | (2.0 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring settlement charges | 4.6 | — | 0.08 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gains related to sales of non-core assets | — | (4.8 | ) | — | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense related to above items | (0.8 | ) | 1.2 | (0.02 | ) | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to Reliance | $ | 573.2 | $ | 764.6 | $ | 9.94 | $ | 12.86 | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pretax income | $ | 349.7 | $ | 396.2 | $ | 510.9 | $ | 745.9 | $ | 1,019.4 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 0.4 | 0.3 | — | 0.7 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring income of acquisitions | (2.0 | ) | — | — | (2.0 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring settlement charges | — | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Gains related to sales of non-core assets | — | — | — | — | (4.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP pretax income | $ | 348.1 | $ | 401.1 | $ | 510.9 | $ | 749.2 | $ | 1,014.6 | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit - LIFO | $ | 1,086.0 | $ | 1,128.2 | $ | 1,222.7 | $ | 2,214.2 | $ | 2,448.7 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of inventory step-down | (2.0 | ) | — | — | (2.0 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit | 1,084.0 | 1,128.2 | 1,222.7 | 2,212.2 | 2,448.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| LIFO income | (50.0 | ) | (50.0 | ) | (45.0 | ) | (100.0 | ) | (60.0 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit - FIFO | $ | 1,034.0 | $ | 1,078.2 | $ | 1,177.7 | $ | 2,112.2 | $ | 2,388.7 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin - LIFO | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of inventory step-down as a % of sales | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| LIFO income as a % of sales | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit margin - FIFO | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 1,151.4 | $ | 1,151.4 | $ | 1,151.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs | (7.8 | ) | (8.5 | ) | (10.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Carrying amount of debt | 1,143.6 | 1,142.9 | 1,141.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: cash and cash equivalents | (350.8 | ) | (934.9 | ) | (816.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 792.8 | $ | 208.0 | $ | 324.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,141.5 | $ | 1,259.5 | $ | 1,516.4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 253.7 | 247.9 | 243.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 38.9 | 38.9 | 51.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 325.7 | 368.9 | 473.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 1,759.8 | $ | 1,915.2 | $ | 2,285.4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net debt-to-EBITDA | 0.5x | 0.1x | 0.1x | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt-to-EBITDA | 0.7x | 0.6x | 0.5x | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reliance, Inc.’s presentation of non-GAAP pretax income, net income and EPS over certain time periods is an attempt to provide meaningful comparisons to the Company's historical performance for its existing and future stockholders. Adjustments include restructuring charges, non-recurring income of its acquisitions, non-recurring settlement charges, and gains on sales of non-core property, plant, and equipment, which make comparisons of the Company’s operating results between periods difficult using GAAP measures. Reliance, Inc.’s presentation of gross profit margin - FIFO, which is calculated as gross profit plus LIFO expense (or minus LIFO income) divided by net sales, is presented in order to provide a means of comparison amongst its competitors who may not use the same inventory valuation method. Please see footnote 1 below for additional information on the Company’s gross profit and gross profit margin. Reliance, Inc. presents net debt- and total debt-to-EBITDA as a measurement of leverage utilized by management to monitor its debt levels in relation to its operating cash flow for which it utilizes EBITDA as a proxy. | ||||||||||||||
| Footnotes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 Gross profit, calculated as net sales less cost of sales, and gross profit margin, calculated as gross profit divided by net sales, are non-GAAP financial measures as they exclude depreciation and amortization expense associated with the corresponding sales. About half of Reliance's orders are basic distribution with no processing services performed. For the remainder of its sales orders, Reliance performs “first-stage” processing, which is generally not labor intensive as it is simply cutting the metal to size. Because of this, the amount of related labor and overhead, including depreciation and amortization, is not significant and is excluded from cost of sales. Therefore, Reliance’s cost of sales is substantially comprised of the cost of the material it sells. Reliance uses gross profit and gross profit margin, as shown, as measures of operating performance. Gross profit and gross profit margin are important operating and financial measures, as their fluctuations can have a significant impact on Reliance's earnings. Gross profit and gross profit margin, as presented, are not necessarily comparable with similarly titled measures for other companies. | ||||||||||||||
| 2 See accompanying Non-GAAP Reconciliation. Certain percentages may not calculate due to rounding. | ||||||||||||||
| 3 Free cash flow is calculated as cash provided by operations reduced by capital expenditures. | ||||||||||||||
| 4 Net debt-to-total capital is calculated as carrying amount of debt (net of cash) divided by total Reliance stockholders’ equity plus carrying amount of debt (net of cash). | ||||||||||||||
| 5 Net debt- and total debt-to-EBITDA are calculated as carrying amount of debt (net of cash) or total debt divided by earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets (“EBITDA”) for the most recent twelve months. | ||||||||||||||
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