Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.57
Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
29.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
ZEUS Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
ZEUS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR21.1%
5Y CAGR51.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.2%
1Y Total Return46.8%
5Y Total Return45.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,54110Y ago$23,23520Y ago$15,249
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ZEUS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
ZEUS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Olympic Steel, Inc. distributes 29.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZEUS has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 21.1% and 5-year CAGR of 51.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZEUS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 45.4%, with dividends contributing 6.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,235 today.
ZEUS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.18
Avg/Payment$0.1090
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025Latest | $0.1600 | — | 1.64% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.91% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.99% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.87% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.40% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.43% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.09% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $0.1500 | ↑ +20.0% | 77.89% | Mar 15, 2024 |
ZEUS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
29.1% payout
Streak
4Y
51.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.2%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.0B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 SSDSimpson Manufacturin… | $7.9B | 0.6% | 13.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $602M | 6.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $34.4B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.7B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 NUENucor Corporation | $52.9B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  WORWorthington Industri… | $2.7B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
ZEUS Annual Dividend History (1994–2025)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 30.5% | 3.28x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | 38.9% | 4 | $3.85 | 13.0% | 7.70x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | 350.0% | 4 | $7.87 | 4.6% | 21.86x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.52 | 0.8% | 131.50x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.49 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.34 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.95 | 2.7% | 36.88x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.67 | 4.8% | 20.88x | 0.6% |
| 2016 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonZEUS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZEUS stock.
How much dividend does ZEUS pay per share?
Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ZEUS's next ex-dividend date?
ZEUS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZEUS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ZEUS's dividend safe?
ZEUS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.1% and FCF payout ratio of +15.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ZEUS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Olympic Steel, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +51.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ZEUS pay dividends?
Olympic Steel, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2006 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZEUS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZEUS five years ago would be worth approximately $14,541 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZEUS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZEUS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.