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Reliance, Inc. is the largest metals service center company in North America, operating a diversified network that provides value-added processing and distribution services.

Market cap
$19.36B+10.7%
Revenue$14.8B+8.5%
Net income$805.1M+4.2%
Free cash flow$612.1M-36.2%
EPS (diluted)$15.35+9.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 22, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$4.2B
EPS estimate$5.44

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$4.0B+15.5%
Gross profit$1.2B+13.4%
Operating income$367.9M+34.1%
Net income$264.9M+32.6%
EPS (diluted)$5.10+36.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$249.7M-10.1%
Total debt$2.0B+15.3%
Total equity$7.1B+0.3%
Total assets$10.8B+4.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$151.4M+135%
CapEx$64.2M-26.1%
Free cash flow$87.2M+489%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$19.36B+10.7%
Enterprise value$21.14B+13.0%
P/E24×+0.7×
P/S1.3×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin28.6%-0.7pp
Operating margin7.5%-0.2pp
Net margin5.4%-0.2pp
FCF margin4.1%-2.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.3%+1.0pp
Debt / equity0.3×0.0×
Current ratio4.4×+1.2×

Segments

By product

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Carbon Steel$2.2B+16.5%
Aluminum$754.6M+24.6%
Stainless Steel$539.0M+7.1%
Alloy Steel$180.6M+14.0%
Toll Processing$171.9M+7.3%

By segment

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Metals Service Centers$4.0B+15.5%

Competitors

Profile

Reliance, Inc. is the largest metals service center company in North America, operating a diversified network that provides value-added processing and distribution services. The company bridges the gap between primary metal producers and end-users by maintaining a vast inventory of over 100,000 products and offering specialized services like cutting, machining, and electropolishing. Its business model focuses on small order sizes, quick turnaround times, and high-frequency deliveries to a broad customer base across multiple industrial sectors.

Competitive position

Reliance is the North American market leader in the highly fragmented metals service center industry, holding a significant market share advantage over smaller regional competitors.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, China
Customer segmentsNon-residential construction, Aerospace and Defense, Energy (Oil and Gas), Semiconductor fabrication, Transportation
Business modelValue-added distribution, Toll processing, Spot market sales, Inventory management services
SuppliersDomestic primary metal producers (mills), International metal mills, Truck leasing companies
CustomersInfrastructure developers, Renewable energy projects, Commercial and military aerospace contractors, Agricultural and mining equipment manufacturers, Semiconductor equipment makers
Listed1994
Employees15.5K
CEOKarla R. Lewis
IndustrySteel
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Reliance's market cap?
Reliance (RS) has a market capitalization of $19.4B and trades on NYSE.
What is Reliance's revenue and profitability?
Reliance generated $14.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $805.1M, representing a net margin of 5.4%. Gross margin stands at 28.6%, with free cash flow of $612.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Reliance's competitors?
Reliance's key competitors include Steel Dynamics, Inc., Nucor Corporation, Metallus Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Reliance partner with?
Reliance's notable partners include Metals Service Center Institute.
What subsidiaries does Reliance have?
Reliance's subsidiaries include Precision Strip Inc., Yarde Metals, AMI Metals, and others.
Where is Reliance headquartered?
Reliance is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 15,500 people. It has been publicly traded since 1994.