Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share		2021		2020			2021		2020
	(In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	49.7	$	(39.9	)	$	187.9	$	(49.1	)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		38,470		38,117			38,350		37,994
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		621		—			472		—
Weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive securities		39,091		38,117			38,822		37,994
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$	1.29	$	(1.05	)	$	4.90	$	(1.29	)
Diluted	$	1.27	$	(1.05	)	$	4.84	$	(1.29	)