WS Worthington Steel Inc

$35.47

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Latest Earnings Insight

Worthington Steel, Inc. is poised to capture investor attention as it prepares to announce its Q2 2026 earnings, with analysts forecasting a robust EPS of $0.72, a significant leap from last year's $0.56 per share. This anticipated growth is underscored by the company's strategic resilience, having recently navigated a challenging fiscal 2025 with a 15% drop in third-quarter net sales. Despite these headwinds, Worthington Steel's market cap stands strong at approximately $1.83 billion, reflecting investor confidence in its long-term prospects. The revenue estimate for the upcoming quarter is pegged at $797.25 million, aligning closely with the whisper number of $0.51, which suggests a cautious optimism among market watchers. This optimism is further bolstered by Worthington's ability to exceed expectations in previous quarters, as seen in its Q4 2025 performance where earnings rose to $1.10 per share despite a 9% revenue decline. As Worthington Steel continues to leverage its expertise in value-added metals processing, the upcoming earnings report will be pivotal in assessing whether the company can sustain its growth trajectory amidst evolving market dynamics.

Updated On 12/31/2025

About Worthington Steel Inc

Worthington Steel, Inc. is a steel processor in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Website: https://www.worthingtonsteel.com

Sector
MANUFACTURING
Industry
STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
May
CIK
1968487
Address
100 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.23B
P/E Ratio
11.27
PEG Ratio
nan
Price to Book
1.22
Performance
EPS
$2.15
Dividend Yield
2.64%
Profit Margin
3.41%
ROE
10.70%
Technicals
50D MA
$26.31
200D MA
$33.32
52W High
$46.73
52W Low
$21.30
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
51M
Target Price
$34.00
Beta
nan

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WS News & Sentiment

Dec 29, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. Has $5.20 Million Stake in Worthington Steel, Inc. $WS
Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. significantly increased its stake in Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) during Q3, now holding 170,995 shares valued at approximately $5.20 million. Despite mixed analyst ratings, with an upgrade to "Buy" from Wall Street Zen and a cut to "Strong Sell" from Zacks, the company maintains a "Hold" consensus with an average target price of $39.00. Worthington Steel reported mixed Q3 results, missing EPS estimates but exceeding revenue expectations with 18% year-over-year growth, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.16.
Dec 28, 2025 • Simply Wall Street BULLISH
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.16
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) has announced a dividend of $0.16 per share, to be paid on March 27th, resulting in a 1.8% yield. The dividend is comfortably covered by both cash flow and earnings, with earnings per share forecast to rise by 26.8% over the next year. The company has a short dividend history but its low payout ratio and decent EPS growth suggest potential for future dividend increases.
Dec 28, 2025 • Yahoo Finance UK BULLISH
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.16
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is set to pay a dividend of $0.16 on March 27th, resulting in a 1.8% dividend yield. The company's dividend appears well-covered by earnings, with a forecasted payout ratio of 20% next year. Although Worthington Steel has a relatively short dividend payment history, its earnings per share have grown by 12% annually over the past three years, suggesting potential for future dividend growth.
Dec 26, 2025 • Sahm SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Worthington Steel's (NYSE:WS) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Despite reporting seemingly weak earnings, Worthington Steel's financial performance is considered stronger than it appears due to a US$17 million expense from unusual items. These one-off costs are not expected to recur, suggesting a potentially higher profit in the upcoming year. Investors should look beyond the surface-level earnings to understand the company's true profitability potential.
Dec 26, 2025 • Simply Wall Street SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Worthington Steel's (NYSE:WS) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Worthington Steel's recent seemingly weak earnings are potentially stronger than they appear due to a significant US$17m expense from unusual items. These unusual items are often non-recurring, suggesting that Worthington Steel could see higher profits next year if these expenses do not reoccur. Despite a past decline in earnings per share, the company's future earnings potential might be better than initially perceived.
Dec 24, 2025 • Kalkine Media BULLISH
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) Shares Rise After Revenue Growth
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) shares experienced a rise following revenue growth. The company, a specialist in steel processing, supplies versatile, high-quality materials to the construction, automotive, and appliance industries. Worthington Steel also integrates sustainable industrial practices, including energy-efficient processing and recycling.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.261
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Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

WS Reported Earnings

Sep 24, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 (Post market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.77
  • Estimate: $0.72
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.9%
Jun 25, 2025
May 31, 2025 (Post market)
0.22 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.05
  • Estimate: $0.83
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 26.5%
Mar 19, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Post market)
-0.13 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.35
  • Estimate: $0.48
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -27.1%
Dec 18, 2024
Nov 30, 2024 (Post market)
-0.37 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.19
  • Estimate: $0.56
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -66.1%
Sep 25, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.56
  • Estimate: $0.55
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Jun 26, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.3 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.06
  • Estimate: $0.76
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 39.5%
Mar 21, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Post market)
0.19 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.99
  • Estimate: $0.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 23.8%
Dec 21, 2023
Nov 30, 2023 (Post market)
-0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.11
  • Estimate: $0.15
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -26.7%
Nov 01, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Pre market)
1.18 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.18
  • Estimate: $0.00
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%

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