FrançaisAre analysts right about Reliance, Inc. (RS)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Reliance, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 53% were profitable, average return +16% (76 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (42% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 30 | 57% | +18% |
| B of A Securities | 7 | 57% | +6% |
| Deutsche Bank | 6 | 33% | +14% |
| Jefferies | 5 | 80% | +21% |
Valuation
Is Reliance, Inc. overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Reliance, Inc. right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Reliance, Inc.'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Reliance, Inc. | Sector median (Materials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| Forward P/E | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Net margin | 6% | 8% |
👉 Reliance, Inc. is valued in line with its sector (22.8 vs 23.4).
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💵 Dividend : Reliance, Inc. pays about $4.90/share/yr → 1.32% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Reliance, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Reliance, Inc. (RS) is "Hold" (7 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 53% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Reliance, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $390 (-0% vs $392), ranging from $355 to $418 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Reliance, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 53% of analyst targets on Reliance, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +16% (across 76 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Reliance, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $390 within 12 months, i.e. -0% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $418, the most cautious $355.
What is the Reliance, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $390, -0%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (53%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Reliance, Inc. overvalued?
Its P/E is 22.8, forward P/E 16.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.