Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported net sales of $1,140 million, a 12.7% increase from Q4 2024 [17] - Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, was $32.8 million, compared to $10.3 million in the prior quarter [19] - Gross margin contracted by 100 basis points to 18%, influenced by $7 million in LIFO expense, while excluding LIFO, gross margin expanded by 220 basis points to 18.6% [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume for Q1 2025 was 500,000 tons, approximately 12% higher quarter over quarter, with North American shipments increasing by almost 14% [9][10] - Average selling prices for carbon products were roughly flat, aluminum products increased by 2%, and stainless steel products decreased by approximately 3% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American industry sales volumes increased by nearly 11% quarter over quarter, indicating a recovery in demand [9] - The company experienced market share gains across most metal product categories, particularly in construction equipment and industrial machinery [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operationalizing significant CapEx investments to improve quality of earnings and customer experiences [4][5] - There is an emphasis on modernizing service center networks and enhancing go-to-market capabilities to drive long-term growth [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there are challenges in the industrial metal supply and demand dynamics, they anticipate a more robust North American manufacturing economy as trade uncertainties resolve [20] - The outlook for Q2 2025 includes expectations for relatively flat volumes and a revenue range of $1,150 million to $1,190 million, with average selling prices expected to increase by 3% to 4% [11] Other Important Information - The company maintained a $60 million expense reduction target, achieving a $32 expense per ton reduction compared to the previous year [11] - Total debt increased to $498 million, with net debt rising to $464 million, but global liquidity remains healthy at $490 million [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans to manage debt levels and drive interest expense lower - Management highlighted the importance of winding down CapEx projects and operationalizing them to improve cash flow and reduce debt [24][26] Question: Second quarter pricing outlook - Management indicated that the OEM contract business has been weak, impacting average selling prices, but noted good transactional growth [29][30] Question: Current split between transactional versus contractual sales - The current split is approximately 47% transactional sales, up from about 43% last year, with a target to reach around 60% [38][40] Question: Portfolio mix and stainless market outlook - Management believes the stainless market will recover and emphasized the importance of maintaining market share while also growing the carbon franchise [42][44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported net sales of $1,140 million, a 12.7% increase from Q4 2024 [17] - Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, was $32.8 million, compared to $10.3 million in the prior quarter [19] - Gross margin contracted by 100 basis points to 18%, influenced by $7 million in LIFO expense, while excluding LIFO, gross margin expanded by 220 basis points to 18.6% [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume for Q1 2025 was 500,000 tons, approximately 12% higher quarter over quarter, with North American shipments increasing by almost 14% [9][10] - Average selling prices for carbon products were roughly flat, aluminum products increased by 2%, and stainless steel products decreased by approximately 3% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American industry sales volumes increased by nearly 11% quarter over quarter, indicating a positive demand environment [9] - The company experienced market share gains across most metal product categories, particularly in construction equipment, metal fabrication, and industrial machinery [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operationalizing significant CapEx investments to improve quality of earnings and customer experiences [4][5] - There is an emphasis on increasing the proportion of transactional sales, targeting a rise from 47% in Q1 2025 towards 60% in the future [39][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the current industrial metal supply and demand dynamics are challenging, they anticipate a more robust North American manufacturing economy as trade uncertainties resolve [20] - The outlook for Q2 2025 includes expectations for relatively flat volumes and a revenue range of $1,150 million to $1,190 million, with average selling prices expected to increase by 3% to 4% [11] Other Important Information - The company maintained a $60 million expense reduction target, achieving a $32 expense per ton reduction compared to the previous year [11] - Total debt increased to $498 million, with net debt rising to $464 million, but available global liquidity improved to $490 million [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans to manage debt levels and reduce interest expense - Management highlighted the importance of winding down CapEx projects and operationalizing them to improve cash flow and reduce debt [25][26] Question: Second quarter pricing outlook - Management indicated that the pricing outlook is affected by OEM contract cuts and customer destocking, impacting average selling prices [30][32] Question: Current split between transactional versus contractual sales - The current split is approximately 47% transactional sales, up from 43% last year, with a target to reach about 60% [39][40] Question: Portfolio mix and stainless market outlook - Management believes the stainless market will recover and emphasized the importance of maintaining market share while also growing the carbon franchise [43][45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, Ryerson reported net sales of $1,140 million, a 12.7% increase from Q4 2024, with low double-digit sequential volume growth across all product categories [16] - Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, was $32.8 million in Q1 2025, compared to $10.3 million in the prior quarter [18] - Gross margin contracted by 100 basis points to 18%, influenced by $7 million in LIFO expense, while excluding LIFO, gross margin expanded by 220 basis points to 18.6% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ryerson's first quarter sales volume was 500,000 tons, approximately 12% higher quarter over quarter, with North American shipments increasing by almost 14% [9] - Average selling price was $2,271 per ton, representing a 1% increase quarter over quarter, with carbon products flat, aluminum products up by 2%, and stainless steel products down by approximately 3% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American industry sales volumes increased by nearly 11% quarter over quarter, indicating a strong market recovery [9] - The company experienced market share gains across most metal product categories, particularly in construction equipment, metal fabrication, and industrial machinery [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ryerson is focusing on operationalizing significant CapEx investments to improve quality of earnings and customer experiences [4] - The company aims to increase its transactional sales from 43% to 60% by improving service levels and lead times through strategic asset placement [40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while demand visibility is opaque, average selling price and transactional margin trends have improved early into Q2 2025, leading to expectations of sequentially improving operating income [7] - The company anticipates a balanced inventory environment and good domestic metal availability, with revenues expected to range from $1,150 million to $1,190 million in Q2 2025 [11] Other Important Information - Ryerson maintained a $60 million expense reduction target, achieving a $32 expense per ton reduction compared to Q1 2024 [11] - The company ended Q1 2025 with $498 million in total debt and $464 million in net debt, with available global liquidity increasing to $490 million [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans to manage debt levels and reduce interest expense - Management highlighted the importance of winding down CapEx projects and operationalizing them to improve cash flow and reduce debt [24][28] Question: Second quarter pricing outlook - Management indicated that the pricing outlook is affected by OEM contract cuts and customer destocking, with a focus on transactional growth [30][32] Question: Current split between transactional and contractual sales - The current split is approximately 47% transactional sales, up from 43% last year, with a target to reach about 60% [39][40] Question: Portfolio mix and stainless market outlook - Management believes the stainless market will recover and emphasized the importance of maintaining market share while also growing the carbon franchise [42][44]

Q1 2025 Performance - Ryerson generated Q1 2025 revenue of $1.14 billion on 500,000 tons shipped at an average selling price of $2,271 per ton[8] - The company incurred a Net Loss attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation of $5.6 million, or Diluted Loss Per Share of $0.18, and Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, of $32.8 million[8] - Ryerson ended Q1 2025 with debt of $498 million and net debt of $464 million, compared to $468 million and $440 million, respectively, on December 31, 2024[8] - The company's transactional sales increased 12% YoY[8] Q2 2025 Guidance - Ryerson anticipates Q2 2025 net sales to be between $1.15 billion and $1.19 billion[18] - The company expects Q2 2025 net income between $2 million and $4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, between $40 million and $45 million[18] - Ryerson projects Q2 2025 diluted earnings (loss) per share to be between ($0.13) and $0.10[18] - The company anticipates shipments to be between (1)% and 1% and average selling prices to increase 3% to 4%[22] Capital Allocation and Liquidity - Ryerson's global liquidity increased to $490 million in Q1 2025[34] - The company's capital expenditure plan includes $50 million in 2025E[36] - The company declared a second-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.1875 per share[8]

Core Insights - Ryerson Holding Corporation reported a net sales of $1.14 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a 12.7% increase from Q4 2024, driven by strong transactional sales and market share gains [5][8] - The company experienced a net loss of $5.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, which is an improvement compared to a net loss of $7.6 million in Q1 2024 [8][27] - Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, was $32.8 million, showing a significant increase of 218.4% from Q4 2024 [8][25] Financial Highlights - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $1,135.7 million, down 8.4% year-over-year but up 12.7% quarter-over-quarter [3][5] - Tons shipped increased to 500,000, up 11.9% from the previous quarter and slightly up 0.6% year-over-year [3][8] - Average selling price per ton was $2,271, a 0.8% increase from Q4 2024 but down 8.9% year-over-year [3][8] Cost and Margin Analysis - Gross margin contracted to 18.0% in Q1 2025 from 19.0% in Q4 2024, primarily due to rising costs of goods sold [6][26] - Excluding LIFO, gross margin improved to 18.6%, up 220 basis points from the previous quarter [6][26] - Operating expenses increased by 7.2% to $202.1 million, driven by higher personnel-related expenses, but decreased by $14.7 million compared to the prior year [7][8] Debt and Liquidity - Total debt at the end of Q1 2025 was $497.3 million, with net debt at $463.7 million, reflecting a sequential increase [10][8] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $33.6 million, a 21.3% increase from the previous quarter [10][8] - The company reported a cash conversion cycle of 66.5 days, indicating improved working capital management [10][8] Market Position and Outlook - Ryerson gained market share in the industry, with transactional sales increasing by 12% year-over-year [8][4] - The company anticipates Q2 2025 net sales to range between $1.15 billion and $1.19 billion, with average selling prices expected to rise by 3% to 4% [13][8] - Management emphasized ongoing improvements in operational productivity and capital investments aimed at long-term growth [4][5]

Quarterly business highlights include strong transactional sales, operational productivity, and working capital management, increase in market share, maintenance of expense controls, ramp up of capital improvements at our Shelbyville, KY non-ferrous processing center, and continued progress operationalizing capex investments and optimizing assets across our North America service center network. CHICAGO – April 30, 2025 – Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading value-added processor and distributo ...

[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1 2025 and 2024 Financial Performance | Financial Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $1,135.7 million | $1,239.2 million | | Gross profit | $204.4 million | $217.6 million | | Operating profit | $2.3 million | $0.8 million | | Net loss attributable to Ryerson | $(5.6) million | $(7.6) million | | Diluted loss per share | $(0.18) | $(0.22) | Balance Sheet Overview | Balance Sheet Item | March 31, 2025 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total current assets | $1,297.5 million | $1,207.6 million | | Total assets | $2,523.6 million | $2,439.5 million | | Total current liabilities | $647.2 million | $580.1 million | | Long-term debt | $497.0 million | $466.7 million | | Total liabilities | $1,710.3 million | $1,615.0 million | | Total equity | $813.3 million | $824.5 million | Cash Flow Summary | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | $(41.2) million | $(47.8) million | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(8.0) million | $(20.4) million | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $54.4 million | $56.2 million | | Net change in cash | $5.4 million | $(12.4) million | - Revenue is primarily derived from the distribution of metals, with **Carbon Steel (Flat, Plate, Long)** and **Stainless Steel (Flat, Plate, Long)** being the largest product lines by sales percentage. The majority of sales (approx. **90%**) originate from the United States[64](index=64&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=18&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Q1 2025 performance, noting decreased net sales, improved operating profit, and strong liquidity Key Performance Metrics | Performance Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $1,135.7 M | $1,239.2 M | -8.4% | | Tons Sold (thousands) | 500 | 497 | +0.6% | | Average Selling Price per Ton | $2,271 | $2,493 | -8.9% | - The **$14.7 million** decrease in warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expenses year-over-year was primarily due to lower reorganization costs compared to Q1 2024, which included startup costs for the new University Park, IL facility and ERP conversion activities[104](index=104&type=chunk) Liquidity and Debt Position | Liquidity and Debt (as of) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Liquidity | $490 million | $451 million | | Total Debt | $497.3 million | $467.4 million | | Net Debt | $464 million | $440 million | - Adjusted diluted loss per share, a non-GAAP measure, was **$(0.18)** for Q1 2025, unchanged from Q1 2024 after excluding items like pension settlement losses in the prior-year period[88](index=88&type=chunk)[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=29&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section details the company's market risk exposures to interest rates, foreign currency, and commodity prices - A hypothetical **1%** increase in interest rates on the company's variable-rate debt would have increased interest expense for the first three months of 2025 by approximately **$1.5 million**[131](index=131&type=chunk) - The company uses foreign currency contracts to hedge exposure, with a U.S. dollar notional amount of **$1.1 million** outstanding at March 31, 2025[132](index=132&type=chunk) - To manage commodity price risk, the company held various swap contracts for metals and energy; a hypothetical **10%** change in underlying prices would impact the fair value of these derivative contracts by **$6.5 million** as of March 31, 2025[136](index=136&type=chunk)[137](index=137&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=30&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, with no material changes to internal controls - Based on an evaluation as of the end of the period, the **Chief Executive Officer** and **Chief Financial Officer** concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[139](index=139&type=chunk) - No changes in internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these controls[140](index=140&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=31&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material changes to its legal proceedings since the disclosures in its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to the contingencies and legal matters from those disclosed in the Company's **2024 Form 10-K**[50](index=50&type=chunk)[143](index=143&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors have occurred since the filing of its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K - No material changes to risk factors have occurred since the filing of the Company's **Annual Report on Form 10-K** for the year ended December 31, 2024[144](index=144&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company reported no unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds during the period - None[145](index=145&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=31&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section discloses CEO Edward Lehner's new Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan for potential share sales - On March 28, 2025, **CEO Edward Lehner** entered into a new stock trading plan designed to comply with **Rule 10b5-1**[146](index=146&type=chunk) - Under the plan, Mr. Lehner may sell up to **112,140 shares** of the Company's common stock between June 26, 2025, and June 30, 2026[146](index=146&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=32&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including SOX certifications and Inline XBRL data - The exhibits filed with this report include certifications from the **CEO** and **CFO** as required by **Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**, along with **Inline XBRL documents**[148](index=148&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Ryerson Holding Corporation has elected Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, U.S. Army (Ret.), to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team with expertise in information technology and cybersecurity [1][2]. Company Overview - Ryerson is a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, and has approximately 4,300 employees across over 110 locations [3]. - The company was founded in 1842 and continues to focus on optimizing its operational and financial performance [2][3]. Leadership Insights - Steve Larson, Chair of the Board, expressed confidence that General Crawford will provide valuable perspectives as Ryerson aims to improve its operational and financial performance targets [2]. - Eddie Lehner, President and CEO, highlighted General Crawford's extensive knowledge and leadership experience, which will be crucial for enhancing Ryerson's operating model and customer experience [2]. General Crawford's Background - General Crawford has a distinguished 34-year career in the U.S. Army, culminating as the Chief Information Officer, and has held various strategic roles in both military and civilian sectors [2]. - His previous roles include leadership positions at Jacobs Solutions Inc., where he focused on innovation and strategic development in a $5 billion division [2]. - He holds multiple advanced degrees and serves on several boards, indicating a strong commitment to leadership and governance [2].

Core Viewpoint - Ryerson Holding Corporation will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, with earnings reported after market close on April 30, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - Ryerson Holding Corporation is a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, operating in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China [3]. - The company was founded in 1842 and currently employs around 4,200 people across over 110 locations [3].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, Ryerson reported net sales of $1.01 billion, a decrease of 10.6% compared to Q3 2024 [27] - The average selling price (ASP) was $2,254 per ton, down 3% quarter over quarter [28] - Gross margin expanded by 110 basis points to 19% due to $25 million in LIFO income, which was $7 million greater than the previous quarter [28] - Net loss attributable to Ryerson was $4.3 million or $0.13 per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $6.6 million in the prior quarter [31] - For the full year 2024, net sales were $4.6 billion, down from $5.1 billion in 2023, primarily due to a 10% decrease in average selling prices [31][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ryerson's Q4 sales volume was 447,000 tons, a decrease of 7.8% quarter over quarter, slightly better than expectations [13] - North American shipments decreased by 8.5%, in line with normal seasonality [13] - For the full year 2024, Ryerson's sales volume was approximately 1.9 million tons, roughly equivalent to 2023 [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American industry volumes decreased by 7.1% quarter over quarter, while Ryerson's North American volume was down 1% year over year [15] - December 2024 prices were 18% lower for carbon, 29% lower for stainless steel, and 8% lower for aluminum compared to December 2023 [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ryerson is transitioning from an investment cycle to an optimization cycle, focusing on operational efficiency and customer experience [21][22] - The company plans to reduce CapEx to the range of $50 to $55 million in 2025 to operationalize existing assets [44] - Ryerson aims to generate higher and less volatile earnings through future business cycles as investments operationalize [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2025, citing improvements in macro manufacturing conditions and increased sales quote and order activity since mid-January [9][10] - The company expects Q1 2025 volumes to increase by 11% to 13% sequentially compared to Q4 2024 [17] - Management acknowledged the challenges of a contracting environment in 2024 but noted market share gains in North America [15] Other Important Information - Ryerson generated $92 million of cash flow from operations in Q4 2024 and ended the period with $468 million of total debt [24] - The company returned $6 million in dividends during Q4 2024 and repurchased 2.5 million shares for approximately $51 million in the full year [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about CapEx for 2025? - Management plans to dial back CapEx to the $50 to $55 million range to focus on operationalizing existing assets [44] Question: Can you provide updates on University Park's progress? - Bookings at University Park are up by 20% from their bottom, and the facility is improving in productivity and service levels [52] Question: How did core unit gross margins trend through Q4 and into Q1? - Transactional margins are starting to expand as the market improves, with expectations for favorable resets in contract pricing as lagging prices catch up [58][59] Question: How is the company managing tariffs and their impact? - Management noted potential currency headwinds but emphasized that the majority of revenue is generated in the US, which mitigates some risks [61] Question: What is the status of the new ERP system? - The ERP conversion is progressing well, with improved service levels and operational normalization at service centers that have transitioned to SAP [81]