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Earnings Per Share

Shares (Basic)

Reliance Shares (Basic) decreased by 1.6% to 51.6M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.7%, from 53.1M to 51.6M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests share issuance, while a decrease typically reflects active share repurchase programs, which can improve EPS.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period, adjusted for any cha...

Peer comparison

Used to normalize earnings metrics across different capital structures.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_basic

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value63.7M63.3M61.8M61.7M60.1M58.8M58.7M58.4M57.3M56.9M54.7M53.1M52.6M52.5M51.6M
QoQ Change-0.6%-2.3%-0.3%-2.6%-2.0%-0.2%-0.4%-1.9%-0.8%-3.8%-3.0%-0.9%-0.2%-1.6%
YoY Change-3.2%-5.1%-4.9%-4.8%-2.7%-2.5%-3.1%-6.4%-7.4%-7.5%-4.0%-2.7%
Range51.6M63.7M
CAGR-5.8%
Avg YoY Growth-4.5%
Median YoY Growth-4.4%
Current Streak14+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reliance's shares (basic)?
Reliance (RS) reported shares (basic) of 51.6M in Q1 2026.
How has Reliance's shares (basic) changed year-over-year?
Reliance's shares (basic) decreased by 2.7% year-over-year, from 53.1M to 51.6M.
What does shares (basic) mean?
The average number of common shares held by investors during the period.