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Russel Metals IncPrivate▲ Positive
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Record Q2 volumes and margins, improved ROIC, and dividend raise.
Russel Metals Inc achieved record consolidated revenues and shipping volumes in the second quarter of 2026, with service center tonnage surpassing 500,000 tons for the first time. Gross margin improved 130 basis points sequentially to $529 per ton, the highest since 2023, while the Kloeckner acquisition contributed $16 million in EBITDA, double the prior quarter. The company reported an industry-leading annualized return on invested capital of 24% and noted significantly improved demand visibility, with mill lead times extending to 90 to 120 days. Management expects further margin gains as it works to close a 300 to 400 basis point gross margin gap at Kloeckner, and sees potential for 100 to 200 basis points of consolidated margin improvement over time. The balance sheet remains strong with over $500 million in liquidity, and the company recently raised its dividend.
Klöckner & Co SERecord Q2 volumes and margins, improved ROIC, and dividend raise.