RUSSEL METALS ANNOUNCES 2025 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Russel Metals (TSX: RUS) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenues reaching $1.2 billion, up 3% from Q1 2025 and marking the highest level since mid-2022. The company achieved EBITDA of $108 million, a 26% increase from Q1, with EBITDA margin expanding to 9.0%. Earnings per share grew to $1.07, up 43% quarter-over-quarter.
Key highlights include near-record shipments in metal service centers, improved energy field store performance, and strong capital returns to shareholders through $22 million in share buybacks and $24 million in dividends. The company maintains robust liquidity of $566 million and achieved an impressive 20% annualized return on capital.
Management expects some margin moderation and seasonal reduction in Q3 2025 activity but remains optimistic about medium-term growth driven by U.S. industrial manufacturing expansion and infrastructure investments.
Russel Metals (TSX: RUS) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari nel secondo trimestre del 2025, con ricavi che hanno raggiunto 1,2 miliardi di dollari, in crescita del 3% rispetto al primo trimestre del 2025 e al livello più alto dall'inizio del 2022. L'azienda ha registrato un EBITDA di 108 milioni di dollari, un aumento del 26% rispetto al primo trimestre, con un margine EBITDA salito al 9,0%. L'utile per azione è cresciuto a 1,07 dollari, in aumento del 43% trimestre su trimestre.
I punti salienti includono spedizioni quasi da record nei centri di servizio per metalli, un miglioramento delle prestazioni nei negozi di energia e forti ritorni di capitale per gli azionisti tramite 22 milioni di dollari in riacquisti di azioni e 24 milioni di dollari in dividendi. L'azienda mantiene una solida liquidità di 566 milioni di dollari e ha raggiunto un impressionante rendimento annualizzato del capitale del 20%.
La direzione prevede una moderazione dei margini e una riduzione stagionale dell'attività nel terzo trimestre del 2025, ma resta ottimista sulla crescita a medio termine, sostenuta dall'espansione della manifattura industriale statunitense e dagli investimenti nelle infrastrutture.
Russel Metals (TSX: RUS) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el segundo trimestre de 2025, con ingresos que alcanzaron 1.200 millones de dólares, un aumento del 3% respecto al primer trimestre de 2025 y el nivel más alto desde mediados de 2022. La compañía logró un EBITDA de 108 millones de dólares, un incremento del 26% respecto al primer trimestre, con un margen EBITDA que se expandió al 9,0%. Las ganancias por acción crecieron a 1,07 dólares, un aumento del 43% trimestre a trimestre.
Los aspectos destacados incluyen envíos casi récord en los centros de servicio de metales, una mejora en el desempeño de las tiendas de energía y fuertes retornos de capital a los accionistas mediante 22 millones de dólares en recompra de acciones y 24 millones de dólares en dividendos. La compañía mantiene una sólida liquidez de 566 millones de dólares y alcanzó un impresionante retorno anualizado sobre el capital del 20%.
La dirección espera cierta moderación en los márgenes y una reducción estacional en la actividad del tercer trimestre de 2025, pero se mantiene optimista sobre el crecimiento a mediano plazo impulsado por la expansión de la manufactura industrial estadounidense y las inversiones en infraestructura.
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Russel Metals (TSX : RUS) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, avec des revenus atteignant 1,2 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 3 % par rapport au premier trimestre 2025, et le niveau le plus élevé depuis la mi-2022. La société a réalisé un EBITDA de 108 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 26 % par rapport au premier trimestre, avec une marge EBITDA portée à 9,0 %. Le bénéfice par action a augmenté pour atteindre 1,07 dollar, en hausse de 43 % d'un trimestre à l'autre.
Les points forts incluent des expéditions quasi-record dans les centres de services métallurgiques, une amélioration des performances des magasins énergétiques et de solides retours de capital aux actionnaires via 22 millions de dollars de rachats d'actions et 24 millions de dollars de dividendes. La société maintient une trésorerie solide de 566 millions de dollars et a réalisé un impressionnant rendement annualisé du capital de 20 %.
La direction prévoit une certaine modération des marges et une baisse saisonnière de l'activité au troisième trimestre 2025, mais reste optimiste quant à la croissance à moyen terme, portée par l'expansion de la fabrication industrielle américaine et les investissements dans les infrastructures.
Russel Metals (TSX: RUS) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 1,2 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 3 % gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2025 entspricht und den höchsten Stand seit Mitte 2022 markiert. Das Unternehmen erzielte ein EBITDA von 108 Millionen US-Dollar, eine Steigerung von 26 % gegenüber dem ersten Quartal, mit einer EBITDA-Marge von 9,0 %. Der Gewinn je Aktie stieg auf 1,07 US-Dollar, ein Plus von 43 % gegenüber dem Vorquartal.
Zu den Highlights zählen nahezu rekordverdächtige Lieferungen in Metall-Servicezentren, verbesserte Leistung der Energie-Filialen und starke Kapitalrückflüsse an die Aktionäre durch 22 Millionen US-Dollar an Aktienrückkäufen und 24 Millionen US-Dollar an Dividenden. Das Unternehmen hält eine robuste Liquidität von 566 Millionen US-Dollar und erzielte eine beeindruckende annualisierte Kapitalrendite von 20 %.
Das Management erwartet im dritten Quartal 2025 eine gewisse Margenabschwächung und saisonale Aktivitätsrückgänge, bleibt jedoch optimistisch hinsichtlich eines mittelfristigen Wachstums, das durch die Expansion der US-amerikanischen Industrieproduktion und Infrastrukturinvestitionen getragen wird.
- Revenue increased to $1.2 billion, up 3% QoQ and 13% YoY
- EBITDA grew 26% QoQ to $108 million with margin expansion to 9.0%
- EPS increased 43% QoQ to $1.07
- Strong capital returns with $46 million returned to shareholders via buybacks and dividends
- Annualized return on capital improved to 20% from 15% in Q1
- Credit facility extended to 2029 with enhanced financial flexibility
- Robust liquidity position of $566 million
- $5 million expense impact from mark-to-market stock-based compensation
- Currency translation reduced operating income by $2 million and shareholders' equity by $55 million
- Expected margin moderation and seasonal reduction in activity for Q3 2025
Revenues of
EBITDA of
EBITDA Margin of
EPS of
Annualized Return on Capital of
Strong Capital Structure with Liquidity of
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||
Jun 30 2025 | Mar 31 2025 | Jun 30 2024 | Jun 30 2025 | Jun 30 2024 | |
Revenues | $1,207 | $1,174 | $1,072 | $2,381 | $2,133 |
EBITDA1 | 108 | 86 | 86 | 194 | 170 |
Net income | 60 | 43 | 50 | 103 | 100 |
Earnings per share | 1.07 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 1.82 | 1.66 |
All amounts are reported in millions of Canadian dollars except per share figures, which are in Canadian dollars. |
Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios
We use a number of measures that are not prescribed byIFRS Accounting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP") and as such may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We believe these measures are commonly employed to measure performance in our industry and are used by analysts, investors, lenders and other interested parties to evaluate financial performance and our ability to incur and service debt to support our business activities. These non-GAAP measures include EBITDA and Liquidity and are defined below. Refer to Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios on page 2 of our Management Discussion and Analysis.
EBIT - represents net earnings before interest and income taxes.
EBITDA - represents net earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Liquidity - represents cash on hand less bank indebtedness plus excess availability under our bank credit facility.
Cash (for) from working capital - represents the change in non-cash working capital.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings in accordance with GAAP:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||
($ millions, except per share data) | Jun 30 2025 | Mar 31 2025 | Jun 30 2024 | Jun 30 2025 | Jun 30 2024 |
Net earnings | $60.4 | $43.0 | $49.9 | $103.4 | $99.6 |
Provision for income taxes | 18.3 | 14.5 | 16.9 | 32.8 | 33.6 |
Interest (income) expense, net | 5.9 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
EBIT 1 | 84.6 | 62.2 | 68.2 | 146.8 | 134.5 |
Depreciation and amortization | 23.2 | 23.5 | 17.6 | 46.7 | 35.3 |
EBITDA 1 | $107.8 | $85.7 | $85.8 | $193.5 | $169.8 |
Basic earnings per share | $1.07 | $0.75 | $0.84 | $1.82 | $1.66 |
1 | Defined in Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios |
Our second quarter 2025 results reflected a continuing improvement of revenues, margins and EBITDA, both on a consolidated basis and across most of our business segments. Overall market conditions were generally favourable as we benefited from higher metal prices and margins as well as relatively steady demand.
- The metal service centers generated near record shipments in the second quarter, notwithstanding some severe weather impacts and the market uncertainty related to the ongoing tariff dynamic.
- The energy field store segment generated higher revenues, margins and operating profit in the second quarter as compared to the first quarter of 2025, as the segment benefited from improving conditions following a cautious start to 2025.
- We completed an extension of our bank debt facility and removed the springing lien provision, to further enhance our financial flexibility.
- We completed the system integrations for the former Samuel branches onto ourERP platform. These conversions should lead to operational improvements in the quarters ahead. We also advanced a series of initiatives in
Western Canada aimed at further rationalizing our footprint and streamlining our operations.
Revenues of
Our average gross margin grew sequentially to
In the second quarter of 2025, we generated
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Canadian dollar strengthened from
In the quarter, we generated an annualized return on capital of
During our 2025 second quarter, we generated
Market Conditions
Market prices for our steel and aluminum products were positively impacted by the imposition of tariffs during the early part of 2025. At June 30, 2025, the prices for steel plate and sheet were up
Capital Investment Growth Initiatives
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we invested
We are continuing to evaluate additional acquisition opportunities with the focus on expanding our metals service center platform in the
Returning Capital to Shareholders
We have a flexible approach to returning capital to shareholders through: (i) our ongoing dividend; and (ii) share buybacks.
In the 2025 second quarter, we paid dividends of
In the second quarter of 2025, we purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at an average price per share of
Liquidity and Capital Structure
On April 29, 2025, we amended and extended our credit facility to remove the springing lien feature, cancel the
Outlook
During the late part of the first quarter and early part of the second quarter of 2025, steel prices substantially increased as a result of the tariffs imposed by the
Our metal service center margins increased in the early part of the second quarter as they benefited from the lag effect of higher selling price realizations and lower cost inventories. As a result, we are likely to realize some margin moderation in the third quarter as compared to the second quarter of 2025. In addition, our shipment levels are likely to experience a seasonal reduction in activity in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2025, due to normal holiday schedules in both
Our energy field stores are expected to continue to benefit from solid energy activity in 2025. Our energy field store segment is also expected to continue to gain market share while maintaining a solid margin profile.
Investor Conference Call
The Company will be holding an Investor Conference Call on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review its 2025 second quarter results. The dial-in telephone numbers for the call are 416-945-7677 (
A replay of the call will be available at 289-819-1450 (
Additional supplemental financial information is available in our investor conference call package located on our website at .
About Russel Metals Inc.
Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in
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We are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which could have a material adverse effect on our future profitability and financial position, including the risks and uncertainties listed below, which are important factors in our business and the metals distribution industry. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: volatility in metal prices; cyclicality of the metals industry; future acquisitions; facilities modernization; volatility in the energy industry; product claims; significant competition; sources of supply and supply chain disruptions; manufacturers selling directly; material substitution; failure of our key computer-based systems; cybersecurity; credit risk; currency exchange risk; restrictive debt covenants; goodwill or long-term asset impairments; the unexpected loss of key individuals; decentralized operating structure; labour interruptions; laws and governmental regulations; litigious environment; environmental liabilities; climate change; carbon emissions; health and safety laws and regulations; geopolitical risk and common share risk.
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Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
Revenues | $1,207.3 | $1,071.5 | $2,380.9 | $2,132.6 |
Cost of materials | 925.8 | 846.2 | 1,847.0 | 1,669.4 |
Employee expenses | 122.0 | 89.1 | 235.0 | 188.9 |
Other operating expenses | 74.9 | 68.0 | 152.1 | 139.8 |
Earnings before interest and | ||||
provision for income taxes | 84.6 | 68.2 | 146.8 | 134.5 |
Interest expense, net | 5.9 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
Earnings before provision for income taxes | 78.7 | 66.8 | 136.2 | 133.2 |
Provision for income taxes | 18.3 | 16.9 | 32.8 | 33.6 |
Net earnings for the period | $60.4 | $49.9 | $103.4 | $99.6 |
Basic earnings per common share | $1.07 | $0.84 | $1.82 | $1.66 |
Diluted earnings per common share | $1.07 | $0.84 | $1.82 | $1.66 |
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
Net earnings for the period | $60.4 | $49.9 | $103.4 | $99.6 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income | ||||
Items that may be reclassified to earnings | ||||
Unrealized foreign exchange (losses) gains on | ||||
translation of foreign operations | (55.2) | 9.5 | (56.1) | 31.7 |
Items that may not be reclassified to earnings | ||||
Actuarial (losses) gains on pension and similar | ||||
obligations, net of taxes | (0.8) | 0.3 | (2.8) | 3.9 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income | (56.0) | 9.8 | (58.9) | 35.6 |
Total comprehensive income | $4.4 | $59.7 | $44.5 | $135.2 |
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | June 30 | December 31 |
ASSETS | ||
Current | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $194.5 | $45.6 |
Accounts receivable | 563.8 | 490.4 |
ԱԳٴǰ | 1,011.9 | 919.8 |
Prepaids and other | 33.2 | 29.0 |
Income taxes receivable | 1.8 | 14.5 |
Total | 1,805.2 | 1,499.3 |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 494.5 | 492.4 |
Right-of-Use Assets | 148.2 | 157.0 |
Deferred Income Tax Assets | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Pension and Benefits | 40.2 | 45.5 |
Financial and Other Assets | 5.3 | 5.9 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 135.8 | 145.8 |
Total Assets | $2,629.7 | $2,346.7 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Current | ||
Bank indebtedness | $- | $13.4 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 485.9 | 442.1 |
Short-term lease obligations | 23.5 | 22.4 |
Income taxes payable | 10.9 | 0.7 |
Total | 520.3 | 478.6 |
Long-Term Debt | 298.1 | - |
Pensions and Benefits | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 21.0 | 25.8 |
Long-Term Lease Obligations | 153.0 | 161.0 |
Provisions and Other Non-Current Liabilities | 29.4 | 21.4 |
Total Liabilities | 1,023.2 | 688.3 |
Shareholders' Equity | ||
Common shares | 517.8 | 528.1 |
Retained earnings | 933.3 | 918.7 |
Contributed surplus | 9.9 | 10.0 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 145.5 | 201.6 |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 1,606.5 | 1,658.4 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $2,629.7 | $2,346.7 |
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
Operating Activities | ||||
Net earnings for the period | $60.4 | $49.9 | $103.4 | $99.6 |
Depreciation and amortization | 23.2 | 17.6 | 46.7 | 35.3 |
Provision for income taxes | 18.3 | 16.9 | 32.8 | 33.6 |
Interest expense, net | 5.9 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | (0.3) | (0.2) | (0.5) | (0.4) |
Difference between pension expense and amount funded | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
Interest paid net, including interest on lease obligations | (2.8) | (2.5) | (7.1) | (2.1) |
Cash from operating activities before | ||||
non-cash working capital | 105.4 | 83.7 | 187.3 | 168.6 |
Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital Items | ||||
Accounts receivable | 16.6 | 13.3 | (83.3) | (37.1) |
ԱԳٴǰ | (36.8) | (15.8) | (111.3) | (11.2) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (27.7) | 9.1 | 55.6 | (10.6) |
ٳ | 4.5 | 0.5 | (4.2) | 0.2 |
Change in non-cash working capital | (43.4) | 7.1 | (143.2) | (58.7) |
Income tax paid, net | (14.1) | (21.9) | (12.8) | (38.8) |
Cash from operating activities | 47.9 | 68.9 | 31.3 | 71.1 |
Financing Activities | ||||
Issue of common shares | - | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Repurchase of common shares | (22.8) | (57.0) | (48.6) | (71.9) |
Dividends on common shares | (24.2) | (25.0) | (48.1) | (49.1) |
Decrease in bank indebtedness | - | - | (13.4) | - |
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt | - | (150.0) | 300.0 | (150.0) |
Deferred financing costs | 0.1 | - | (1.9) | - |
Lease obligations | (5.7) | (4.6) | (11.6) | (9.3) |
Cash (used in) from financing activities | (52.6) | (235.8) | 176.7 | (278.7) |
Investing Activities | ||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (16.1) | (24.2) | (45.0) | (48.0) |
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Cash used in investing activities | (15.7) | (23.9) | (44.1) | (47.5) |
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (15.3) | 2.5 | (15.0) | 12.1 |
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents | (35.7) | (188.3) | 148.9 | (243.0) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | 230.2 | 574.5 | 45.6 | 629.2 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | $194.5 | $386.2 | $194.5 | $386.2 |
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | Common | Retained | Contributed | Accumulated | Total |
Balance, January 1, 2025 | $528.1 | $918.7 | $10.0 | $201.6 | |
Payment of dividends | - | (48.1) | - | - | (48.1) |
Net earnings for the period | - | 103.4 | - | - | 103.4 |
Other comprehensive loss for the period | - | - | - | (58.9) | (58.9) |
Share options exercised | 0.4 | - | (0.1) | - | 0.3 |
Shares repurchased | (10.7) | (37.9) | - | - | (48.6) |
Transfer of net actuarial losses on defined benefit plans | - | (2.8) | - | 2.8 | - |
Balance, June 30, 2025 | $517.8 | $933.3 | $9.9 | $145.5 |
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | Common | Retained | Contributed | Accumulated | Total |
Balance, January 1, 2024 | $556.3 | $954.6 | $10.3 | $118.7 | |
Payment of dividends | - | (49.1) | - | - | (49.1) |
Net earnings for the period | - | 99.6 | - | - | 99.6 |
Other comprehensive income for the period | - | - | - | 35.6 | 35.6 |
Share options exercised | 1.9 | - | (0.3) | - | 1.6 |
Shares repurchased | (16.5) | (55.4) | - | - | (71.9) |
Transfer of net actuarial gains on defined benefit plans | - | 3.9 | - | (3.9) | - |
Balance, June 30, 2024 | $541.7 | $953.6 | $10.0 | $150.4 |
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