Reliance, Inc. delivered a strong first quarter, beating Wall Street expectations on both profit and revenue as demand for metals distribution services continued to accelerate. The Houston-based metals service center company posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $5.16 for Q1 2026, topping the $4.66 analyst estimate by 10.7% based on estimates from 7 analysts. Revenue climbed to $4.03B, surpassing the $3.91B forecast by 3.0% and marking a 15.5% increase from $3.48B in the year-ago quarter.
The metals distributor reported net income of $268.1M for the period, reflecting robust demand across its network of 310 locations nationwide. Carbon steel, the company’s largest product category, led performance with $2.22B in revenue, up 16.5% year-over-year. The company moved 1,673 thousands tons during the quarter as construction and manufacturing activity remained healthy.
For the current quarter, management issued guidance calling for adjusted earnings per share of $5.15 to $5.35, signaling confidence in sustained momentum. The Street currently maintains a mixed view on the stock, with analyst consensus standing at 6 buy, 9 hold, and 0 sell ratings.
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