NYSE: RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Basic Materials · Steel
After hours: $421.08(0%) · as of 8:00 PM ET
Market Cap
$21.50B
52w High
$424.77
52w Low
$260.31
P/E
24.31
Volume
314.14K
Outstanding Shares
51.05M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 46.32% over the last year. Revenue grew 15.44% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 7.43% to 7.88%. Free cash flow declined 35.2% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 7.88%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 15.44% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) operates as a premier diversified metal solutions provider and a leading metal service center, serving clients across the United States, Canada, and globally.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
9
Buy
16
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Oct 21, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $6.62 · Revenue est $4.66B
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Dividends
$4.95/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 31yrEx-div Aug 14, 2026 · in 8dSafeRS pays a dividend with a 1.18% declared yield, 31 consecutive years of growth, growing at 12.99% annually, covered 2.0× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
1.18%
Annual Div / Share
$4.95
5yr CAGR
+12.99%
Doubles every ~5.7yr
Payout Ratio
28.69%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+8.5%
5yr CAGR
+12.99%
10yr CAGR
+11.78%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$12/yr $1/mo | $21/yr+76% $2/mo | $37/yr+211% $3/mo |
Long-range projections use a capped 12% annual growth assumption.
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.18% → 3.65% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
RS has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.0× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 12.99% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.