- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co RS reported second-quarter net sales growth of 69.3% year-over-year and 20.4% sequentially to $3.42 billion, beating analysts consensus of $3.14 billion.
- Adjusted EPS improved to $5.06 from $1.36 last year, beating consensus estimates of $4.73.
- Sales by commodities: Carbon steel $2.09 billion (+95.4% Y/Y); Aluminum $498.8 million (+26.8% YY); Stainless steel $539.5 million (+60.4% Y/Y); and Alloy $134.9 million (+35% Y/Y).
- The gross margin improved by 130 bps to 31.7% compared to a year ago and declined 190 bps sequentially.
- The operating margin expanded by 760 bps to 13.5%.
- Tons sold increased 1% sequentially and 17.5% Y/Y, and the average selling price per ton sold was $ 2,418 (+43.8% Y/Y and +19.7% Q/Q), experienced strong demand trends in the majority of its end markets.
- Net cash generated by operating activities year-to-date was $263.4 million, compared to $646.5 million a year ago.
- The company closed the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $727.6 million, versus $222.7 million at the end of Q2'20.
- Reliance Steel increased the existing share repurchase program to $1 billion, set to expire at the end of 2021.
- Reliance had total debt outstanding of $1.66 billion and a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.7x.
- Outlook: The company expects third-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $5.55 to $5.75, versus a consensus of $4.16.
- It estimates tons sold will be down 1% to up 1% sequentially and estimates average selling price per ton sold will be up 7% to 9%.
- It expects factors impacting shipment levels in Q2, such as metal supply constraints and supply chain disruptions, to continue to persist in Q3.
- Price Action: RS shares are down 1.13% at $149.13 on the last check Thursday.
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