Corrects Key Details table to say Q3 free cash flow of -$18.8 mln from Q3 adjusted free cash flow $8.30 mln; removes "co agrees" from headline

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 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 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 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

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 is $24.00, about 4.7% above its October 27 closing price of $22.87

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