Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Earnings History
Profitable30 years of earnings data (1996–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $350M, reflecting -87.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.34 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CENX's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $337M in fiscal 2024.
Century Aluminum Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 10.1%, operating margin of 6.3%, and net margin of 1.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AA ($1.15B net income, 9.0% margin), KALU ($153M net income, 3.3% margin), CSTM ($441M net income, 3.2% margin), CENX has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CENX vs AA →
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CENX Historical Earnings Data (1996–2025)
30 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42M | -87.6% | $158M | $0.42 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $337M | +881.4% | $121M | $3.29 | 15.2% | 5.5% |
| 2023 | -$43M | -205.7% | $32M | $-0.47 | -2.0% | 1.5% |
| 2022 | -$14M | +91.6% | -$150M | $-0.15 | -0.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | -$167M | -35.5% | $66M | $-1.85 | -7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2020 | -$123M | -52.6% | -$81M | $-1.38 | -7.7% | -5.0% |
| 2019 | -$81M | -22.1% | -$72M | $-0.87 | -4.4% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | -$66M | -236.3% | -$59M | $-0.76 | -3.5% | -3.1% |
| 2017 | $49M | +119.2% | $94M | $0.51 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| 2016 | -$252M | -428.9% | -$234M | $-2.90 | -19.1% | -17.8% |
| 2015 | -$48M | -142.4% | -$39M | $-0.55 | -2.4% | -2.0% |
| 2014 | $112M | +379.1% | $141M | $1.15 | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| 2013 | -$40M | -13.2% | -$37M | $-0.45 | -2.8% | -2.5% |
| 2012 | -$36M | -414.4% | -$7M | $-0.40 | -2.8% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $11M | -81.1% | $47M | $0.11 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| 2010 | $60M | +129.1% | $103M | $0.59 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| 2009 | -$206M | +77.1% | -$97M | $-2.73 | -22.9% | -10.8% |
| 2008 | -$898M | -787.2% | $169M | $-20.07 | -45.6% | 8.6% |
| 2007 | -$101M | -147.2% | $304M | $-2.72 | -5.6% | 16.9% |
| 2006 | -$41M | +64.8% | $309M | $-1.26 | -2.6% | 19.8% |
| 2005 | -$116M | -515.6% | $127M | $-3.61 | -10.3% | 11.2% |
| 2004 | $28M | +2795.5% | $152M | $1.14 | 2.6% | 14.3% |
| 2003 | $966,000 | +105.2% | $27M | $-0.19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| 2002 | -$19M | -35.8% | $4M | $-0.89 | -2.6% | 0.6% |
| 2001 | -$14M | -154.1% | $2M | $-0.67 | -2.1% | 0.3% |
| 2000 | $25M | +548.8% | $24M | $1.24 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| 1999 | $4M | -78.2% | $16M | $0.19 | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| 1998 | $18M | +1527.3% | $19M | $0.89 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 1997 | $1M | -93.3% | $4M | $0.05 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| 1996 | $17M | - | $27M | $0.79 | 2.4% | 3.9% |
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CENX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CENX stock.
What is CENX earnings per share (EPS)?
CENX trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.34, reflecting -87.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1996 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Century Aluminum Company's net income?
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) trailing twelve-month net income is $350M as of 2025. Earnings declined -87.2% year-over-year. Century Aluminum Company has been profitable for 2 consecutive years.
Is CENX profitable?
Yes, CENX is profitable with a TTM net income of $350M and a net profit margin of +1.7%. Century Aluminum Company has generated profits for 2 consecutive years.
What is CENX's earnings growth rate?
CENX compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -87.2%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1996 to 2025.
What are CENX's profit margins?
Century Aluminum Company net profit margin is +1.7%, operating margin is +6.3%, and gross margin is +10.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +5.2%.
Is CENX growing earnings?
CENX earnings are declining — EPS fell -87.2% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $350M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was CENX's best earnings year?
Century Aluminum Company's highest annual net income on record is $337M, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1996 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CENX's earnings last quarter?
CENX's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $338M with diluted EPS of $3.23. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.