Olympic Steel, Inc.

NasdaqGS:ZEUS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$539.0m

This company has been acquired

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Olympic Steel Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Olympic Steel is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.34% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

1.3%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growth25.3%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio54%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Feb 10

Olympic Steel: Merger With Ryerson And Higher Value In Sight

Summary Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is rated Buy, with the Ryerson (RYI) merger expected to drive long-term value despite near-term volatility. The merger targets $120 million in annual synergies, creating the second-largest U.S. metals service center and enhancing scale, efficiency, and cash flow. ZEUS's conservative capital discipline and RYI's dynamic capital returns will combine, balancing resilience and growth in a volatile steel market. The combination trades at an EV/EBITDA multiples, below major compatitors, with technical trends and strong Q3 results supporting a positive outlook pre-merger. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 11

Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.2x Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) may be sending bearish signals...
Analysis Article Aug 06

Olympic Steel, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

A week ago, Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially...
Analysis Article Jun 28

Estimating The Fair Value Of Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS)

Key Insights Olympic Steel's estimated fair value is US$35.00 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article May 03

Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Apr 04

Does Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Feb 27

Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.16

The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.16 on the 17th...
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New Narrative Feb 08

Investments In Steel Fabrication And Automation Will Build Resilient Future

Diversification into countercyclical markets and higher-margin products aims to enhance revenue resilience and net margins.
Analysis Article Jan 09

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%

Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...
Seeking Alpha Oct 08

Olympic Steel: M&A Efforts, Cash Flow, And Capex Could Imply Significant Undervaluation

Summary Olympic Steel's diverse product offerings and extensive client base, with top clients contributing 29% of 2023 revenue, mitigate risks from losing individual clients. Recent M&A activities, including acquisitions of Metal-Fab and Central Tube and Bar, are expected to drive geographic expansion, new products, and synergies. Despite recent declines in metal prices, ZEUS appears significantly undervalued. My DCF model and peer comparisons indicate substantial upside potential. Increased capital expenditures and a stock repurchase program signal confidence in future growth, making the current stock price an attractive buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 18

The Return Trends At Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Look Promising

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...
Analysis Article May 01

Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

It's not a stretch to say that Olympic Steel, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.9x right...
Analysis Article Feb 27

Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15

The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.15 on the 15th...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: ZEUS's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: ZEUS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Olympic Steel Dividend Yield vs Market
How does ZEUS dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ZEUS)1.3%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Metals and Mining)1.7%
Analyst forecast (ZEUS) (up to 3 years)n/a

Notable Dividend: ZEUS's dividend (1.34%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).

High Dividend: ZEUS's dividend (1.34%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.2%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (53.6%), ZEUS's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (17.2%), ZEUS's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/14 10:26
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/12 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Olympic Steel, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Sohail TharaniGoldman Sachs
Martin EnglertJefferies LLC
Philip GibbsKeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.