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Mar 31, 2021
Reliance Steel Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Reported record financial performance driven by a favorable market and outstanding execution.
Key Takeaways
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2021, driven by a resilient business model and strong execution. The company achieved record gross profit, pretax income, and earnings per share, benefiting from strength in metals pricing and improving demand in many markets.
Achieved record quarterly gross profit of $953.7 million with a record gross profit margin of 33.6%.
Reported record quarterly pretax income of $359.0 million and a record pretax income margin of 12.6%.
Posted record earnings per share (EPS) of $4.12.
Generated cash flow from operations of $161.8 million despite a $182.8 million working capital investment.
Reliance Steel
Reliance Steel
Forward Guidance
Reliance management anticipates continued strength in its gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2021. Based on these expectations, Reliance management currently anticipates non-GAAP earnings per diluted share in the range of $4.20 to $4.40 for the second quarter of 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Company estimates its tons sold will be flat to up 2.0% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2021.
- The Company expects metal pricing will remain near current levels, with the potential for further upside in certain products.
- Management estimates its average selling price per ton sold for the second quarter of 2021 will be up 5% to 7%.
- Company anticipates continued strength in its gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2021.
- Strong demand and pricing fundamentals
Challenges Ahead
- Macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
- Factors impacting shipment levels in the first quarter of 2021 such as metal supply constraints and supply chain disruptions for many of Reliance’s customers will continue to persist in the second quarter of 2021.
- Metal supply constraints
- Supply chain disruptions
- COVID-19 pandemic