Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) Earnings History
Turnaround29 years of earnings data (1996–2024) · Recovering earnings after a multi-year decline
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Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) Earnings Overview
As of June 25, 2026, Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $508M, reflecting +29.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $9.71 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 99.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, TY's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.33B in fiscal 1998.
Tri-Continental Corporation maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 100.0%, operating margin of 99.7%, and net margin of 99.7%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GAM ($202M net income, 97.5% margin), CET ($553M net income, 305.0% margin), SOR ($78M net income, 97.4% margin), TY has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare TY vs GAM →
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TY Historical Earnings Data (1996–2024)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321M | +26.7% | $321M | $6.21 | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| 2023 | $253M | +186.6% | $253M | $4.78 | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| 2022 | -$292M | -167.1% | -$292M | $-5.39 | - | - |
| 2021 | $436M | +120.1% | $436M | $7.97 | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| 2020 | $198M | -42.0% | $198M | $3.77 | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| 2019 | $341M | +564.7% | $341M | $6.36 | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| 2018 | -$73M | -126.1% | -$73M | $-1.36 | - | - |
| 2017 | $281M | +51.5% | $281M | $5.17 | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| 2016 | $185M | +643.6% | $185M | $3.23 | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| 2015 | -$34M | -123.7% | $49M | $-0.58 | -60.7% | 86.7% |
| 2014 | $144M | -53.7% | $45M | $2.36 | 277.5% | 86.2% |
| 2013 | $312M | -24.7% | $43M | $5.01 | 627.5% | 86.7% |
| 2012 | $414M | +154.4% | $40M | $6.56 | 894.0% | 86.6% |
| 2011 | $163M | -63.7% | $21M | $2.53 | 587.4% | 76.9% |
| 2010 | $449M | -8.2% | $20M | $6.74 | 1752.0% | 77.3% |
| 2009 | $489M | +809.8% | $14M | $7.09 | 2201.4% | 63.5% |
| 2008 | $54M | -37.7% | $54M | $0.68 | 80.3% | 80.3% |
| 2007 | $86M | +149.9% | $86M | $0.84 | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| 2006 | $34M | -47.8% | $34M | $0.33 | 63.5% | 63.5% |
| 2005 | $66M | -91.4% | $29M | $0.61 | 149.5% | 64.7% |
| 2004 | $770M | -43.4% | $30M | $6.81 | 1702.7% | 65.9% |
| 2003 | $1.36B | +158.5% | $22M | $11.50 | 3785.5% | 60.2% |
| 2002 | -$2.32B | -93.2% | $31M | $-18.63 | -4877.9% | 65.8% |
| 2001 | -$1.20B | +2.4% | $43M | $-9.07 | -1964.2% | 69.6% |
| 2000 | -$1.23B | -221.2% | $43M | $-9.22 | -1912.6% | 67.2% |
| 1999 | $1.02B | -56.3% | $57M | $8.11 | 1271.5% | 70.8% |
| 1998 | $2.33B | +14.4% | $59M | $19.84 | 2905.2% | 73.4% |
| 1997 | $2.03B | +49.0% | $59M | $19.22 | 2600.1% | 75.1% |
| 1996 | $1.36B | - | $62M | $14.10 | 1738.9% | 78.6% |
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TY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TY stock.
What is TY earnings per share (EPS)?
TY trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $9.71, reflecting +29.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.5%. Complete EPS history from 1996 to 2024 is available in the table on this page.
What is Tri-Continental Corporation's net income?
Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) trailing twelve-month net income is $508M as of 2024. Earnings grew +29.9% year-over-year. Tri-Continental Corporation has been profitable for 2 consecutive years.
Is TY profitable?
Yes, TY is profitable with a TTM net income of $508M and a net profit margin of +99.7%. Tri-Continental Corporation has generated profits for 2 consecutive years.
What is TY's earnings growth rate?
TY compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +29.9%, 3-Year: -8.0%, 5-Year: -0.5%, 10-Year: +10.2%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1996 to 2024.
What are TY's profit margins?
Tri-Continental Corporation net profit margin is +99.7%, operating margin is +99.7%, and gross margin is +100.0%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +17.6%.
Is TY growing earnings?
Yes, TY earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +29.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -0.5%. TTM net income reached $508M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was TY's best earnings year?
Tri-Continental Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $2.3B, achieved in fiscal year 1998. Earnings history on this page spans 1996 to 2024 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were TY's earnings last quarter?
TY's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2025. Net income was $77M with diluted EPS of $1.45. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.