Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:23am

Aquatic Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Reliance, Inc. (NYSE:RS) by 2,147.4% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 25,643 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at $7.2 million.

Why it matters

The large increase in Aquatic Capital Management’s Reliance holdings suggests the investment firm sees significant upside potential in the stock. Reliance is a leading metals service center company that distributes and processes a wide range of metal products across diverse end markets.

The details

According to the filing, Aquatic Capital Management acquired an additional 24,502 shares of Reliance during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 25,643 shares. This represents a massive 2,147.4% increase in the firm’s Reliance holdings compared to the prior quarter.

Aquatic Capital Management increased its Reliance stake during the 3rd quarter of 2026.
The players

Aquatic Capital Management LLC

An institutional investment firm that significantly boosted its position in Reliance, Inc.

Reliance, Inc.

A leading metals service center company that distributes and processes a wide range of metal products across diverse end markets.

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The takeaway

Aquatic Capital Management’s substantial increase in its Reliance holdings suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in the industrial products company. This could signal positive sentiment around Reliance’s business outlook and future performance.