Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1994 to 2024
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ZEUS 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.
ZEUS Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 21.9% | 3.6% | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 19.0% | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 22.1% | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 20.7% | 0.0% | -0.5% |
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Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 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 →
ZEUS Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
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% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZEUS stock.
Is ZEUS growing earnings?
ZEUS EPS fell to $1.17, with earnings declining -48.8%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +42.1%. TTM net income dropped to $14M.
What are ZEUS's profit margins?
Olympic Steel, Inc. net margin is +1.2%, with operating margin at +2.5%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are ZEUS's earnings?
ZEUS earnings data spans 1994-2024. The declining earnings trend is -48.8% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.