Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1996 to 2024
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CENX EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CENX Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.3% | 5.5% | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | -5.4% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | 3.0% | -7.6% |
| 2020 | -2.3% | -5.0% | -7.7% |
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Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 2026, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $85M, reflecting +800.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.86 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 15.2%.
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, representing a new all-time high.
Century Aluminum Company maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 8.3%, operating margin of 5.5%, and net margin of 15.2%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. 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 outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CENX vs AA →
CENX Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
CENX Historical Earnings Data (1996–2024)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CENX stock.
Is CENX growing earnings?
CENX EPS is $0.86, with earnings growth accelerating to +800.0%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $85M.
What are CENX's profit margins?
Century Aluminum Company net margin is +15.2%, with operating margin at +5.5%. Above-average margins indicate pricing power.
How consistent are CENX's earnings?
CENX earnings data spans 1996-2024. The accelerating earnings trend is +800.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.