ZEUS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

ZEUS has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.89%
Payout Ratio 71.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 68.18%
Consistency Lifetime 89.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.40%
Payout FCF 16.8%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 73.86%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 45.9%
Total Return 5y: 251.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 69,496 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,642 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,463 M 8.83% 13.9%
SXC 700 M 6.08% 12.6%
APAM 2,676 M 7.19% 7.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RYI 957 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 700 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 29,793 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%
CMC 9,216 M 9.54% 93.4%

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STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.45% Yield

ZEUS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.42%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.48%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.52%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% 0.48%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2024-08-30 2024-09-02 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.37%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.29%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 20% 0.22%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.22%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.24%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.3%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.125 38.9% 0.25%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.26%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.33%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.25%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.09 350% 0.33%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.09%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.07%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.05%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.11%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A

ZEUS Dividend FAQ

Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZEUS) is a North-American metal processor and distributor that operates three product segments: Carbon Flat Products, Specialty Metals Flat Products, and Tubular & Pipe Products. The firm supplies a broad catalog-including stainless-steel and aluminum coils, high-strength automotive steels, coated sheet, structural tubing, boiler pipe, and tin-plate-plus a suite of value-added services such as laser cutting, beveling, and tube finishing, serving end-users in transportation, construction, mining, agriculture, energy, automotive, food service, and electrical equipment markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZEUS?

As of February 2026, ZEUS`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.64 USD by the current share price of 51.14.

Does ZEUS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ZEUS paid a dividend of 0.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does ZEUS pay dividends?

ZEUS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZEUS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

ZEUS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZEUS for the next 4 payments are between 0.095 (-40.6%) and 0.139 (-13.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ZEUS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZEUS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZEUS?

ZEUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 68.2% per year.
Strong growth: ZEUS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZEUS?

ZEUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.40%. If you bought ZEUS's shares at 14.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZEUS?

ZEUS Payout Consistency is 89.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Olympic Steel has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZEUS have a good Dividend Yield?

ZEUS`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZEUS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZEUS is 71.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZEUS?

ZEUS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZEUS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZEUS's Outstanding Shares?

Olympic Steel's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.75% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ZEUS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 6,923,100
1995 8,512,800 +22.96%
1996 10,853,200 +27.49%
1997 10,893,000 +0.37%
1998 10,810,800 -0.75%
1999 10,500,000 -2.87%
2000 9,331,000 -11.13%
2001 9,631,000 +3.22%
2002 9,643,000 +0.12%
2003 9,650,000 +0.07%
2004 10,303,000 +6.77%
2005 10,490,000 +1.82%
2006 10,645,000 +1.48%
2007 10,811,000 +1.56%
2008 10,868,000 +0.53%
2009 10,896,000 +0.26%
2010 10,924,000 +0.26%
2011 10,957,000 +0.3%
2012 11,082,000 +1.14%
2013 11,083,000 +0.01%
2014 11,127,000 +0.4%
2015 11,168,000 +0.37%
2016 11,221,000 +0.47%
2017 11,391,000 +1.52%
2018 11,444,000 +0.47%
2019 11,416,000 -0.24%
2020 11,447,000 +0.27%
2021 11,495,000 +0.42%
2022 11,567,000 +0.63%
2023 11,587,000 +0.17%
2024 11,677,000 +0.78%
2025 11,761,000 +0.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18