RELIANCE, INC.
Jim Cramer prefers Nucor (NUE) over Reliance (RS) but acknowledges RS's strength. Both companies reported strong Q2 results: RS revenue up 26.5% YoY, EPS up 41.5%; NUE EPS up to $5.04. Both expect higher steel prices but lower raw materials margins. Hedge fund holdings increased for both.
Colonias Karen Winifred sold 1,542 indirectly-held shares of RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at $390.13 ($0.60M total) on 2026-08-26.
Ajemyan Arthur (SVP, CFO) sold 2,200 shares of RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at $410.11 ($0.90M total) on 2026-07-31.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning RS (RELIANCE, INC.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent RS coverage spans earnings, insider activity and financial news.
In the last 30 days, RS insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($602K). The most active reporter was Colonias Karen Winifred with 1 filing.
Positive earnings beat may support short-term upside.
The insider sale represents a modest reduction in ownership by a director, suggesting possible personal liquidity needs.
This is a routine insider sale with no 10b5-1 plan stated, but it does not provide new fundamentals or guidance.
This is a routine insider sale under a Form 4, with no stated 10b5-1 plan, but it does not disclose new company fundamentals.
A large EPS beat is likely to be a stronger repricing catalyst than most entries in the list.
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Jim Cramer prefers Nucor (NUE) over Reliance (RS) but acknowledges RS's strength. Both companies reported strong Q2 results: RS revenue up 26.5% YoY, EPS up 41.5%; NUE EPS up to $5.04. Both expect higher steel prices but lower raw materials margins. Hedge fund holdings increased for both.
2 min readColonias Karen Winifred sold 1,542 indirectly-held shares of RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at $390.13 ($0.60M total) on 2026-08-26.
1 min readAjemyan Arthur (SVP, CFO) sold 2,200 shares of RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at $410.11 ($0.90M total) on 2026-07-31.
2 min readSmith William A II (SVP, General Counsel, Corp Sec) sold 2,353 shares of RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at an average of $414.21 ($413.90–$414.42, $0.97M total) across 2 trades on 2026-07-28.
1 min readThe article says more than 100 companies reported quarterly earnings during peak Q2 season, with results described as resilient despite macro uncertainty. It cites FactSet research that about 75% of companies on a major index beat estimates, but only ~25% by more than 10%. It lists specific beats, including Alphabet (GOOG) EPS $9.11 vs $6.22 expected, and Southwest (LUV) EPS $0.94 vs $0.42.
7 min readReliance (RS) reported Q2 results, including an average selling price of $2,602 per ton versus a $2,485.48 estimate. Tons sold were 1.79 million versus 1.7 million expected. Net sales for carbon steel were $2.62 billion versus $2.34 billion expected, up 28.2% YoY. Alloy and stainless steel net sales also beat estimates.
3 min readRELIANCE, INC. (RS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE EdgarFiling EXHIBIT 99.1 Reliance, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Net sales of $4.63 billion, up 15% sequentially with record tons sold up 7.0% - EPS of $6.29; non-GAAP EPS of $6.27, up 42% year-over-year, exceeding expect
6 min readKeyBanc increased its price target for Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE:RS) to $378 from $341, maintaining an Overweight rating, following the company's strong first-quarter 2026 results. The analyst adjusted projections based on improved gross margins and new contracts. Reliance Steel is viewed as a core industrial holding, supported by strong free cash flow, diversified macro exposure, and consistent dividend increases.
2 min readKeyBanc initiated coverage on Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE:RS) with an Overweight rating and a $341 price target, citing stronger pricing momentum. The firm increased its 2026 EBITDA and EPS estimates, forecasting higher volumes and pricing in the first quarter of 2026. This positive outlook comes despite recent downgrades from JPMorgan and BMO Capital due to margin pressures and increased administrative expenses.
3 min readState Street Corp reduced its stake in Reliance, Inc. by 2.6% in the second quarter, still holding 2,431,541 shares valued at $763.26 million. Despite a slight earnings per share miss in Q2, Reliance's revenue beat estimates, and the company issued Q4 2025 EPS guidance. Insider selling by the COO and CEO occurred on December 1st, while analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with a consensus target price of $317.25.
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