Central Securities Corp. (CET) Earnings History
Elite Compounder30 years of earnings data (1996–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Central Securities Corp. (CET) Earnings Overview
As of July 7, 2026, Central Securities Corp. (CET) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $553M, reflecting -9.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $19.05 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 305.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CET's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +26.6%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $354M in fiscal 2021.
Central Securities Corp. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 93.4%, operating margin of 305.0%, and net margin of 305.0%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GAM ($202M net income, 97.5% margin), SOR ($78M net income, 97.4% margin), TY ($508M net income, 99.7% margin), CET has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CET vs GAM →
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CET Historical Earnings Data (1996–2025)
30 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265M | -7.9% | $265M | $9.15 | 305.0% | 305.0% |
| 2024 | $288M | +28.8% | $288M | $10.14 | 97.2% | 97.2% |
| 2023 | $224M | +240.9% | $224M | $7.88 | 389.8% | 389.8% |
| 2022 | -$159M | -144.9% | -$159M | $-5.81 | - | - |
| 2021 | $354M | +379.6% | $354M | $12.97 | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| 2020 | $74M | -70.6% | $74M | $2.81 | 92.3% | 92.3% |
| 2019 | $251M | +832.3% | $251M | $9.70 | 97.7% | 97.7% |
| 2018 | -$34M | -120.3% | -$34M | $-1.34 | - | - |
| 2017 | $169M | +50.2% | $169M | $6.73 | 96.8% | 96.8% |
| 2016 | $113M | +761.0% | $113M | $4.53 | 95.4% | 95.4% |
| 2015 | -$17M | -156.6% | -$17M | $-0.69 | - | - |
| 2014 | $30M | -79.0% | $30M | $1.15 | 87.3% | 87.3% |
| 2013 | $143M | +1006.5% | $143M | $5.95 | 96.8% | 96.8% |
| 2012 | $13M | +1140.8% | $13M | $0.51 | 74.2% | 74.2% |
| 2011 | -$1M | -101.2% | -$1M | $-0.05 | -40.8% | -40.8% |
| 2010 | $105M | -9.6% | $105M | $4.62 | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| 2009 | $117M | +155.5% | $6M | $5.16 | 1136.0% | 62.2% |
| 2008 | -$210M | -484.8% | $8M | $-9.40 | -1742.4% | 68.5% |
| 2007 | $55M | -41.5% | $8M | $2.55 | 468.8% | 67.2% |
| 2006 | $93M | +37.1% | $7M | $4.48 | 896.1% | 69.8% |
| 2005 | $68M | -2.1% | $6M | $3.28 | 784.5% | 65.5% |
| 2004 | $70M | -49.0% | $2M | $3.47 | 1433.0% | 42.9% |
| 2003 | $136M | +185.3% | $2M | $6.93 | 3367.7% | 43.0% |
| 2002 | -$160M | -286.5% | $3M | $-8.27 | -3297.5% | 53.4% |
| 2001 | -$41M | -202.7% | $3M | $-2.19 | -708.6% | 57.2% |
| 2000 | $40M | -71.3% | $5M | $2.23 | 513.5% | 68.8% |
| 1999 | $140M | +151.9% | $5M | $8.32 | 2071.8% | 66.8% |
| 1998 | $56M | -40.2% | $5M | $3.74 | 795.4% | 68.3% |
| 1997 | $93M | +24.0% | $4M | $6.56 | 1516.9% | 64.7% |
| 1996 | $75M | - | $4M | $5.20 | 1245.6% | 70.5% |
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CET — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CET stock.
What is CET earnings per share (EPS)?
CET trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $19.05, reflecting -9.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +26.6%. Complete EPS history from 1996 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Central Securities Corp.'s net income?
Central Securities Corp. (CET) trailing twelve-month net income is $553M as of 2025. Earnings declined -9.8% year-over-year. Central Securities Corp. has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is CET profitable?
Yes, CET is profitable with a TTM net income of $553M and a net profit margin of +305.0%. Central Securities Corp. has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is CET's earnings growth rate?
CET compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -9.8%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: +26.6%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1996 to 2025.
What are CET's profit margins?
Central Securities Corp. net profit margin is +305.0%, operating margin is +305.0%, and gross margin is +93.4%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +15.8%.
Is CET growing earnings?
CET earnings are declining — EPS fell -9.8% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $553M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +26.6%.
What was CET's best earnings year?
Central Securities Corp.'s highest annual net income on record is $354M, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1996 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CET's earnings last quarter?
CET's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $161M with diluted EPS of $5.54. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.