Overview
* Ryerson Q3 2025 revenue of $1.16 bln, in-line with company's guidance amid weak demand
* Company reports Q3 net loss of $14.8 mln, compared to prior quarter's net income
* Ryerson ( RYI ) announces merger agreement to acquire Olympic Steel
Outlook
* Company expects Q4 shipments to decrease by 5% to 7% due to seasonality and soft demand
* Ryerson ( RYI ) anticipates Q4 net sales between $1.07 bln and $1.11 bln
* Company projects Q4 adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO, between $33 mln and $37 mln
Result Drivers
* SELF-HELP ACTIONS - Ryerson ( RYI ) executed self-help actions to achieve revenue within guidance amid weak demand and tariff pricing conditions
* TARIFF PRICING - Tariff-supported pricing for carbon and aluminum products partially offset weak demand conditions
* OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Co reduced debt and managed net working capital efficiently while taking out non-value-added expenses
Key Details
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Q3 $8.30
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Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the iron & steel peer group is "buy."
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Ryerson Holding Corp ( RYI ) is $24.00, about 4.7% above its October 27 closing price of $22.87
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