Worthington Steel (WS) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 21 252 sessions, October 15, 2025 to October 15, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -14.9% close of March 26, 2026
- 1-year change
- +28.1% closing prices, October 15, 2025 to October 15, 2026
- 1-month change
- +21.1% closing prices, September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026
Company Description
Worthington Steel, Inc. processes carbon flat-rolled steel and manufactures value-added steel products for customers that require material finished to specific dimensions, shapes and surface characteristics. The company buys coils of steel from primary steel producers and processes those coils to meet customer specifications for type, thickness, length, width, shape and surface quality. Its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WS.
The company’s core operating activities center on steel processing rather than primary steelmaking. Worthington Steel’s product lines and capabilities include carbon flat-rolled steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded products. The company also describes its value-added processing capabilities as including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. These processes convert purchased steel coils into forms used by customers that need material with defined physical, dimensional and surface properties.
Worthington Steel’s operations include a manufacturing footprint in the United States and international markets, including Canada, Mexico, China, India and Germany. The company generates most of its revenue in the United States, with additional revenue from Canada, Mexico and other regions. Its operating model depends on the purchase of steel coils, processing capacity, customer specifications and the delivery of finished or semi-finished steel products into downstream manufacturing and industrial supply chains.
The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and is incorporated in Ohio. Public-company disclosures identify Worthington Steel’s registered security as common shares, without par value, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its recurring corporate disclosures cover operating results, dividends, material agreements, governance matters and shareholder votes.
Stock Performance
Worthington Steel (WS) closed at $39.30 on October 15, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has gained 28.1%.
WS Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 15, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Worthington Steel has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 5 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. Key topics include dividends, partnership, conferences, earnings. View all WS news →
SEC Filings
Worthington Steel has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 10 Form 4. The most recent filing was submitted on October 13, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all WS SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Worthington Steel over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Worthington Steel generated $3.4B in revenue in FY2026, retaining a 11.7% gross margin, operating income reached -$1.4M (0.0% operating margin), and net income was -$13.0M, reflecting a -0.4% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.17. The company generated $201.2M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 1.46, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
Upcoming Events
Quarterly dividend payment
Quarterly dividend payment
Agreement effective date
Acquisition close deadline
Notes maturity 2033
Worthington Steel has 5 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Quarterly dividend payment", is scheduled for December 28, 2026 (in 72 days). 3 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the WS stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Worthington Steel (WS) currently stands at 1.7 million shares, down 2.8% from the previous reporting period, representing 5.4% of the float. Since October 2025, short interest has increased by 40.3%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Worthington Steel (WS) currently stands at 5.0 days, down 20.2% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 2.7 to 8.1 days.
WS Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Worthington Steel (WS) operates in the Steel industry within the broader Basic Materials sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, WS ranks #1,581 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing WS often look at related companies in the same sector, including Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. (CSN) (SID), Metallus Inc. (MTUS), Radius Recycling, Inc. (RDUS), Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL), and NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate WS's relative position within its industry.