Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Earnings History
Elite Compounder31 years of earnings data (1994–2024) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $14M, reflecting -48.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.17 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ZEUS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +42.1%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $121M in fiscal 2021.
Olympic Steel, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 23.2%, operating margin of 2.5%, and net margin of 1.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including RS ($806M net income, 5.2% margin), SSD ($355M net income, 14.8% margin), SXC (-$66M net income, -2.4% margin), ZEUS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ZEUS vs RS →
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ZEUS Historical Earnings Data (1994–2024)
31 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23M | -48.4% | $48M | $1.97 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $45M | -51.0% | $78M | $3.85 | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $91M | -24.9% | $134M | $7.87 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $121M | +2263.6% | $172M | $10.52 | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| 2020 | -$6M | -245.1% | $573,000 | $-0.49 | -0.5% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $4M | -88.6% | $17M | $0.34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $34M | +78.0% | $57M | $2.95 | 2.0% | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $19M | +1859.1% | $24M | $1.67 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| 2016 | -$1M | +96.0% | $6M | $-0.10 | -0.1% | 0.5% |
| 2015 | -$27M | -40.5% | -$28M | $-2.39 | -2.3% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | -$19M | -349.3% | -$9M | $-1.71 | -1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2013 | $8M | +235.8% | $20M | $0.69 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| 2012 | $2M | -90.9% | $18M | $0.21 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | $25M | +1071.2% | $44M | $2.28 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| 2010 | $2M | +103.5% | $6M | $0.20 | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2009 | -$61M | -190.4% | -$97M | $-5.62 | -11.7% | -18.6% |
| 2008 | $68M | +167.9% | $109M | $6.21 | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| 2007 | $25M | -18.6% | $43M | $2.35 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| 2006 | $31M | +40.5% | $54M | $2.92 | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| 2005 | $22M | -63.2% | $44M | $2.11 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 2004 | $60M | +1942.9% | $103M | $5.88 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| 2003 | -$3M | +43.4% | $166,000 | $-0.34 | -0.7% | 0.0% |
| 2002 | -$6M | -57.9% | $6M | $-0.60 | -1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2001 | -$4M | +58.2% | $2M | $-0.38 | -0.9% | 0.4% |
| 2000 | -$9M | -372.5% | -$2M | $-0.90 | -1.7% | -0.3% |
| 1999 | $3M | +138.1% | $14M | $0.30 | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| 1998 | -$8M | -195.5% | -$5M | $-0.78 | -1.5% | -0.8% |
| 1997 | $9M | -37.6% | $22M | $0.83 | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| 1996 | $14M | +110.4% | $30M | $1.50 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| 1995 | $7M | +644.4% | $22M | $0.78 | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| 1994 | $900,000 | - | $18M | $0.12 | 0.2% | 4.8% |
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ZEUS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZEUS stock.
What is ZEUS earnings per share (EPS)?
ZEUS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.17, reflecting -48.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +42.1%. Complete EPS history from 1994 to 2024 is available in the table on this page.
What is Olympic Steel, Inc.'s net income?
Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) trailing twelve-month net income is $14M as of 2024. Earnings declined -48.8% year-over-year. Olympic Steel, Inc. has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is ZEUS profitable?
Yes, ZEUS is profitable with a TTM net income of $14M and a net profit margin of +1.2%. Olympic Steel, Inc. has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is ZEUS's earnings growth rate?
ZEUS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -48.8%, 3-Year: -42.8%, 5-Year: +42.1%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1994 to 2024.
What are ZEUS's profit margins?
Olympic Steel, Inc. net profit margin is +1.2%, operating margin is +2.5%, and gross margin is +23.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.1%.
Is ZEUS growing earnings?
ZEUS earnings are declining — EPS fell -48.8% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $14M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +42.1%.
What was ZEUS's best earnings year?
Olympic Steel, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $121M, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1994 to 2024 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ZEUS's earnings last quarter?
ZEUS's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2025. Net income was $2M with diluted EPS of $0.18. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.