Reliance(US:RS)2025-06-25 12:41Company Overview - Reliance is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider with over 85 years of operational experience[7,8] - The company serves over 125,000 customers with over 100,000 metal products[8,16] - In 2024, approximately 50% of orders included value-added processing[14] Financial Performance - Reliance achieved EPS of $15.56 in 2024, the 4th highest level in its history[20] - In 2024, the company reported cash flow from operations of $1.43 billion, the 3rd highest in its history[23] - For Q1 2025, net sales were $3.48 billion[67] - Q1 2025 saw a gross profit margin of 29.7%[69] Capital Allocation and Stockholder Returns - Since 2020, Reliance has repurchased $3.20 billion of its common stock[50] - In Q1 2025, $253.2 million of share repurchases resulted in a 2% reduction in outstanding shares[50] - The company's capital expenditures since 2020 total $1.74 billion[52] Market Position and Growth - Reliance's U S tons sold represented approximately 15% of total Metals Service Center Institute shipments in 2024[93] - In Q1 2025, Reliance's year-over-year growth in shipments outperformed MSCI by 9.5%[58] - 2024 acquisitions contributed approximately $400 million of annualized net sales[111]