Reliance Set to Boost Your Earnings (RS)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 19 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Dividend Predictability: Dividends can be unpredictable, but historical data can help assess the likelihood of RS's recent dividend continuation and the reasonableness of its estimated yield of 1.80%.
Stock Performance: RS shares have a 52-week low of $250.07 and a high of $347.435, with the last trade recorded at $267.05.
Current Trading Status: As of Wednesday, Reliance Inc shares are down approximately 0.1% for the day.
Author's Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent Nasdaq, Inc.
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Analyst Views on RS
Wall Street analysts forecast RS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RS is 314.50 USD with a low forecast of 284.00 USD and a high forecast of 340.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 332.290
Low
284.00
Averages
314.50
High
340.00
Current: 332.290
Low
284.00
Averages
314.50
High
340.00
About RS
Reliance, Inc. is a global-diversified metal solutions provider and the metals service center company in North America. The Company provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium and other specialty steel products. It focuses on small orders with quick turnaround and value-added processing services. The Company services more than 125,000 customers in a variety of industries, including consumer products, general manufacturing, non-residential construction (including infrastructure and renewable energy), transportation (rail, truck trailer and shipbuilding), aerospace (commercial, military, defense and space), energy (oil and natural gas), electronics and semiconductor fabrication, industrial machinery and heavy industry (agricultural, construction and mining equipment). It also services the auto industry, through its toll processing operations.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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