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RS' Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Up on Higher Price and Volume
ZACKS· 2026-02-19 15:07
Core Insights - Reliance, Inc. reported profits of $116.5 million or $2.22 per share for Q4 2025, an increase from $105.3 million or $1.93 per share in the same quarter last year, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.80 per share [1] - The company achieved net sales of $3,498.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 11.9%, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,382.4 million [1] Segment Performance - Shipments increased by 5.8% year-over-year to 1,528.7 thousand tons, exceeding the estimate of 1,522.5 thousand tons, with the average selling price per ton rising 5.6% to $2,292, above the estimate of $2,271 [2] - Demand for non-residential construction, Reliance's largest end market, strengthened compared to Q4 2024, with expectations for continued healthy demand through Q1 2026 due to investments in data centers and public infrastructure [3] - The broader manufacturing market saw improved demand year-over-year, driven by growth in military, industrial machinery, and construction machinery sectors, with expectations for continued strength in Q1 [4] - Aerospace demand increased compared to the prior-year quarter, with expectations for consistent commercial aerospace demand in Q1 due to build-rate increases [5] - Demand for automotive toll processing services remained flat year-over-year, with steady performance expected in Q1, influenced by North American trade policy [6] - The semiconductor market experienced soft demand relative to Q4 2024, with elevated inventory levels impacting activity, and these headwinds are expected to persist into Q1 [7] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2025, Reliance held $216.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total outstanding debt of $1.43 billion, including $277 million borrowed under a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility [8] - The company generated $276.1 million in operating cash flow during Q4, demonstrating strong cash flow generation across various market conditions [8] - Reliance repurchased approximately 716,000 shares of common stock in Q4 at an average price of $279.30 per share, totaling $200.1 million [9] Outlook - Reliance anticipates healthy demand across diverse end markets in Q1, projecting a 5% to 7% increase in tons sold from the prior quarter [12] - The average selling price per ton is expected to rise by 3% to 5% sequentially, with a modest improvement in FIFO gross profit margin anticipated [13] - The company forecasts adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.50 to $4.70 for Q1, accounting for an estimated LIFO expense of $25 million [13] Stock Performance - Reliance's shares have gained 11.2% over the past year, compared to the industry growth of 44.8% [14]
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TechCrunch· 2026-02-19 14:49
OpenAI, Reliance partner to add AI search to JioHotstar https://t.co/cpkGDA8Tov ...
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TechCrunch· 2026-02-19 11:40
Reliance unveils $110B AI investment plan as India ramps up tech ambitions https://t.co/014LsqrVE5 ...
Inside AI Impact Summit Day 4 Lunch: PM Modi to host global leaders with Zaffrani Pulao, Kashmiri Nadru Kurkuri and more
MINT· 2026-02-19 06:48
Group 1: AI Impact Summit Overview - Global leaders and technology CEOs are discussing the management of artificial intelligence advancements at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi [1] - The summit is organized around three key pillars: People, Planet, and Progress, and aims to leverage AI to address global challenges and promote inclusive growth [9] Group 2: Notable Attendees - Key speakers on Day 4 include Google CEO Sundar Pichai, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani [1] Group 3: Luncheon Details - Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an allergen-free luncheon for international leaders, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity [2][3] - The lunch menu is fully vegetarian, showcasing India's diverse culinary traditions with ingredients like lentils, millets, and saffron [4] Group 4: Nutritional Information - The menu includes calorie counts per 100 grams for each dish, aiding guests in understanding nutritional values [4] - Starters include Nimona Kebab (113 kcal), Kham Khatai (116 kcal), and Kashmiri Nadru Kurkuri (143 kcal) [5][6] Group 5: Main Course and Desserts - Main course dishes include Zaffrani Subz Pulao (152 kcal) and Tandoori Salad (78 kcal), along with Thepla (138 kcal) [6][7] - Desserts feature Rose and Coconut Pudding (167 kcal) and Ramdana Anjeer Ladoo (172 kcal) [8]
Reliance, Adani drive India's AI push with plans to invest $210 billion
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-19 06:35
By Chandini Monnappa, Surbhi Misra and Urvi Dugar BENGALURU, Feb 19 (Reuters) - India's biggest conglomerates are stepping up a push into AI and data infrastructure, with Reliance ‌committing about $110 billion and Adani pledging $100 billion to position the nation as an ‌emerging hub for AI development. While the sum is modest against the more than $630 billion U.S. tech giants are expected ​to spend this year, India is offering tax breaks for foreign firms operating from domestic data centres, along ...
India's Tata signs up OpenAI as customer for data centre business
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-19 03:02
NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - OpenAI will become the first customer of India's ‌Tata Consultancy Services' data centre business, ‌beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, part of the ​global AI infrastructure initiative Stargate, the companies said. Stargate is a $500 billion multi-year initiative to build AI data centres for training and inference, ‌backed by major ⁠investors. The deal is a major boost for TCS, which in a ⁠strategic shift last year disclosed plans to invest up to $7 billion in a 1 gi ...
Compared to Estimates, Reliance (RS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
ZACKS· 2026-02-19 01:00
Core Insights - Reliance reported $3.5 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, marking an 11.9% year-over-year increase and a surprise of +3.44% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.38 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $2.40, compared to $2.22 a year ago, although it fell short of the consensus EPS estimate of $2.80 by -14.36% [1] Performance Metrics - The average selling price per ton sold was $2,292.00, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of $2,275.56 [4] - Total shipments amounted to 1.53 million tons, surpassing the three-analyst average estimate of 1.51 million tons [4] - Specific sales figures included: - Aluminium: 77.1 thousand tons sold, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of 77.25 thousand tons [4] - Stainless steel: 69.8 thousand tons sold, below the two-analyst average estimate of 70.95 thousand tons [4] - Alloy: 27.9 thousand tons sold, close to the two-analyst average estimate of 28.06 thousand tons [4] - Carbon steel: 1.25 million tons sold, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of 1.26 million tons [4] Sales Performance - Net sales for carbon steel reached $1.92 billion, exceeding the $1.84 billion average estimate based on two analysts, representing a +14.4% year-over-year change [4] - Net sales for alloy were $155.5 million, surpassing the $146.15 million estimate, reflecting an +8.7% change year-over-year [4] - Net sales for stainless steel were $467.1 million, slightly below the $476.93 million average estimate, indicating a -1.3% year-over-year change [4] - Net sales for aluminium were $624.5 million, exceeding the $587.58 million estimate, showing a +16.9% year-over-year increase [4] Stock Performance - Reliance shares have returned +5.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]
Reliance (RS) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
ZACKS· 2026-02-19 00:06
分组1 - Reliance reported quarterly earnings of $2.4 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.8 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -14.36% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.5 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.44%, compared to year-ago revenues of $3.13 billion [2] - Reliance has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters, while it has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has added about 17.8% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which has returned zero [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $4.70 on revenues of $3.79 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $18.17 on revenues of $14.84 billion [7] - The Mining - Miscellaneous industry, to which Reliance belongs, is currently in the top 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8]
Reliance(RS) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results
2026-02-18 21:10
EXHIBIT 99.1 Reliance, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results – Strongest Q4 growth since 2021 with net sales of $3.5 billion up 11.9% and record tons sold up 5.8% year- over-year – 2025 net sales of $14.3 billion up 3.3% year-over-year – Record annual tons sold of 6.4 million up 6.2% – Repurchased $594.1 million of common stock in 2025 reducing outstanding shares by 4%, including $200.1 million in Q4 – Increased quarterly dividend 4.2% to $1.25 per share (annual: $5.00) PHOENIX, F ...
Reliance, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2026-02-18 21:05
Core Insights - Reliance, Inc. reported strong Q4 growth with net sales of $3.5 billion, an increase of 11.9% year-over-year, and record tons sold of 6.4 million, up 6.2% for the full year 2025 [1][4][8] - The company repurchased $594.1 million of common stock in 2025, reducing outstanding shares by 4%, and increased its quarterly dividend by 4.2% to $1.25 per share [1][21][22] - Management expressed confidence in continued demand and pricing strength entering 2026, with expectations for tons sold to increase by 5% to 7% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025 [11][23] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 net sales were $3,498.6 million, a decrease of 4.2% from Q3 2025 but an increase of 11.9% from Q4 2024 [2][37] - Gross profit for 2025 was $4.11 billion, consistent with the prior year, while non-GAAP FIFO gross profit margin expanded to 29.6% [9][10] - Net income attributable to Reliance for Q4 2025 was $116.5 million, down 38.5% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $2.22, a decrease of 38.2% from Q4 2024 [2][10][37] Market Dynamics - The company achieved a significant increase in domestic market share to approximately 17% from 15% in 2024, driven by strong operational execution and market demand [11] - Demand in non-residential construction, the largest end market, improved, with expectations for continued healthy demand in early 2026 [13] - The broader manufacturing sector showed improved demand, particularly in military, industrial machinery, and construction machinery sectors [14] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Reliance generated cash flow from operations of $276.1 million in Q4 2025 and $831.4 million for the full year [19] - For 2025, the company deployed $1.18 billion towards stockholder returns and organic growth activities, including $594.1 million in share repurchases and $254.7 million in dividends [20][22] Business Outlook - The company anticipates a modest improvement in FIFO gross profit margin in Q1 2026 and expects non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $4.50 to $4.70, reflecting year-over-year growth of 19% to 25% [23]