Ryerson Holding Corporation has recently released its 10-K report, providing insight into the company's financial performance for the year. As a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, Ryerson offers a wide range of products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminum, nickel, and red metals.
In the 10-K report, Ryerson's management discussed the company's 2025 performance, highlighting key financial metrics. The total revenues for 2025 amounted to $4.6 billion, representing a 1% decrease compared to the previous year. The gross margin experienced a 100 basis points decrease, standing at 17.1%. The net loss attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation was $56 million, a significant decrease from the prior year.
The report also discussed the company's strategy achievements in 2025, emphasizing Ryerson's focus on providing excellent customer experiences and growing volume while sustaining margins. The company's financial strategy involved generating cash from operating activities and continuously improving its operating model to maintain a strong balance sheet.
Furthermore, the report addressed the industry and operating trends, highlighting the impact of commodity price volatility and subdued downstream demand on Ryerson's financial performance. The metals service center industry was described as cyclical and volatile, making it difficult to predict.
Additionally, the 10-K report discussed the acquisition of Olympic Steel, emphasizing the expected synergies and enhancements to Ryerson's presence as North America's second-largest metals service center. The combined entity is projected to generate approximately $120 million in annual synergies by the beginning of 2028 through procurement scale, efficiency gains, commercial enhancement, and network optimization.
Ryerson's 10-K report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance, industry developments, and strategic achievements, offering investors and stakeholders valuable insights into the business's operations and outlook. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -3.56%, and are now trading at a price of $28.75. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 10-K report here.
