Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) grows Q2 revenue and earnings on auto demand
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Worthington Steel, Inc. reported higher results for the quarter ended November 30, 2025. Net sales rose to $871.9 million from $739.0 million, lifting gross margin to $93.2 million. Net earnings attributable to the controlling interest increased to $18.8 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.37 versus $0.25 a year earlier.
For the first six months, net sales reached $1,744.8 million and net earnings attributable to the controlling interest were $55.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share. Operating cash flow was $93.0 million, while cash and cash equivalents grew to $89.8 million. The balance sheet shows total assets of $2.15 billion and total liabilities of $803.1 million.
The Company completed the acquisition of a 52% interest in the Sitem Group, which is consolidated with a new $98.2 million redeemable noncontrolling interest. Automotive remains the largest end market, accounting for 56% of net sales, with the Detroit Three automakers representing 36% of sales.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING StatementS
Selected statements made by Worthington Steel, Inc. (“Worthington Steel” and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), including, without limitation, in “PART I – Item 1. – Note 5 – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments” and in “PART I – Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” constitute “forward-looking statements,” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended (the “PSLRA”). Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events. These statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “likely,” “estimate,” “project,” “position,” “strategy,” “target,” “aim,” “seek,” “foresee,” or other similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:
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The Company notes these risk factors for investors as contemplated by the PSLRA. Forward-looking statements should be construed in the light of such risks. It is impossible to predict or identify all potential risk factors. Consequently, readers should not consider the foregoing list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are based on current information as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and the Company assumes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. – Financial Statements
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND MEZZANINE EQUITY
(In millions, except per common share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Other comprehensive income |
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Common shares issued, net of withholding tax |
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Theoretical common shares in non-qualified deferred compensation plans |
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Stock-based compensation |
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Cash dividends declared ($ |
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Balance at August 31, 2025 |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign currency translation |
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Common shares issued, net of withholding tax |
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Stock-based compensation |
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Cash dividends declared ($ |
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Balance at November 30, 2025 |
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AOCI, |
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APIC |
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Net of Tax |
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Earnings |
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Balance at May 31, 2024 |
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Common shares issued, net of withholding tax |
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Stock-based compensation |
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Cash dividends declared ($ |
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Other comprehensive loss |
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Common shares issued, net of withholding tax |
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Theoretical common shares in non-qualified deferred compensation plans |
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Stock-based compensation |
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
Condensed Notes to CONSOLIDATED Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
The Company is one of North America’s premier value-added steel processors with the ability to provide a diversified range of products and services that span a variety of end markets. The Company maintains market-leading positions in the North American carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blank industries and is one of the largest global producers of electrical steel laminations. For over
On December 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, Worthington Enterprises, Inc., then known as Worthington Industries, Inc. (the “Former Parent”), completed the spin-off of its steel processing business, Worthington Steel, into a stand-alone publicly traded company. On November 30, 2023, in connection with the Separation, the Company entered into several agreements with the Former Parent that govern the relationship between the Former Parent and the Company following the Separation, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Steel Supply and Services Agreement, and Transition Services Agreement.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Worthington Steel and its consolidated subsidiaries. Material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
On June 3, 2025, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Tempel Steel Company, LLC (“Tempel”), completed its acquisition of
The Company owns controlling interests in the following
The Company owns a noncontrolling interest (
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Organizational Structure and Operating Segment
The Company’s operations are managed principally on a products and services basis under a single group organizational structure. The Company has determined that it has only
New Accounting Policy – Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with certain minority interest holders of Sitem Group that provides them with redemption rights (i.e., put options) that could require the Company to purchase the minority interest holders’ remaining
At initial recognition, redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded at their issuance-date, or acquisition date, fair value. Subsequently, redeemable noncontrolling interests that are currently redeemable, or probable of becoming redeemable, are adjusted to the greater of (i) current redemption value or (ii) initial carrying amount. Adjustments to redemption value are recorded through retained earnings or, in the absence of retained earnings, through APIC. Upward adjustments are considered a deemed dividend, and would result in a reduction to earnings available to common shareholders for the calculation of earnings per common share. For additional information, see “Note 9 – Mezzanine Equity.”
Prior-period financial statements were not recast, as these redemption rights were not applicable in prior periods.
Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows as of the beginning and end of the periods presented:
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Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period |
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Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period |
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Concentration of Net Sales
The Company sells its products and services to a diverse customer base and a broad range of end markets. The automotive industry is the largest end market for the Company, which is largely driven by the production schedules of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis North America (the “Detroit Three Automakers”).
While the Company’s business is not dependent on any one customer, net sales to certain customers were at least 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales for the periods presented. A significant loss of, or decrease in, business from any of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated net sales and financial results if the Company was not able to obtain replacement business. Also, the Company’s sales may be increasingly sensitive to deterioration in the financial condition of, or other adverse developments with respect to, one or more of the Company’s largest customers.
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The following table summarizes the concentration percentage of consolidated net sales for the periods presented:
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End Market – Automotive |
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Preparation of Financial Statements Including the Use of Estimates
These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entirety of fiscal 2026 or any other quarter. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2025 Form 10-K.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Reclassifications: Certain amounts disclosed within the Company’s condensed notes to the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The reclassifications relate to the unaudited proforma earnings disclosures for Sitem Group and have been updated to include clarified assumptions for the year-to-date amounts disclosed and to the removal of the deemed dividend on noncontrolling interest recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The adjustments had an immaterial impact to the reported results.
Impairment of Assets
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the net asset value on certain machinery at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan was lowered to $
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
There have been no new accounting standards adopted since the filing of the 2025 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures – In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosure requirements for income taxes, specifically related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company expects the adoption of this ASU will result in enhanced disclosures but will not impact its consolidated financial statements.
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses – In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”). This guidance requires the disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the notes to the financial statements to provide enhanced transparency into the expense captions presented on the statement of earnings. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Adoption may be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of ASU 2024-03 or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is
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evaluating the impact of adoption, but it expects the adoption of this ASU will result in additional disclosures and will not result in a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software – In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (“ASU 2025-06”). This guidance modernizes the accounting for internal-use software. ASU 2025-06 removes all references to software development stages and requires capitalization of software costs when management has committed to the software project and it is probable the software will be completed and perform its intended use. It is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2025-06 can be applied prospectively to new software costs incurred as of the beginning of the adoption period for all projects, prospectively to new software costs incurred only for projects that meet the new capitalization requirements, or retrospectively by recasting comparative periods and recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings of the first period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of ASU 2025-06 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Hedge Accounting Improvements – In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements (“ASU 2025-09”). This guidance amends existing guidance to simplify the application of hedge accounting, enhance alignment between risk management activities and financial reporting, and provide additional flexibility in the designation and measurement of certain hedging relationships. The amendments included in the five matters addressed in this ASU are intended to better reflect those strategies in financial reporting by enabling entities to achieve and maintain hedge accounting for highly effective economic hedges of forecasted transactions. It is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of ASU 2025-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 2 – Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for those goods or services, including any variable consideration.
The Company generates revenue by processing steel to the precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specification. The Company can also toll process steel for steel mills, large end-users and service centers. Toll processing revenue is recognized over time. All other revenue is recognized at a point in time, generally upon shipment to the customer.
The following table summarizes net sales by product class for the periods presented:
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Six Months Ended |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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(In millions) |
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
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|
2024 |
|
||||
Product class |
|
|
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|
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|
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Direct |
$ |
|
|
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Toll |
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|
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Total |
$ |
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|
$ |
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|
$ |
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$ |
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The following table summarizes the unbilled receivables and contract assets at the dates indicated:
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November 30, |
|
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May 31, |
|
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(In millions) |
Balance Sheet Classification |
|
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Unbilled receivables |
Receivables |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Contract assets |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
The following table summarizes the changes in contract liabilities for the periods presented:
(In millions) |
|
|
|
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Balance at May 31, 2025 |
|
$ |
|
|
Unearned revenue from cash received during the period |
|
|
|
|
Revenue recognized related to contract liability balance |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance at November 30, 2025 |
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$ |
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Note 3 – Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
Investments in affiliated companies that the Company does not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company owns a noncontrolling interest (
The Company received distributions from Serviacero Worthington of $
The following tables summarize certain financial information of Serviacero Worthington as of the dates, and for the periods presented:
|
November 30, |
|
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May 31, |
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(In millions) |
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
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$ |
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Other current assets |
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Noncurrent assets |
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Total assets |
$ |
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$ |
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||
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Current liabilities |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
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Equity |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ |
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$ |
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|
Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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|
November 30, |
|
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November 30, |
|
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November 30, |
|
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November 30, |
|
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(In millions) |
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||||
Net sales |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Gross margin |
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Operating income |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Interest expense |
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Income tax expense |
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Net earnings (loss) |
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|
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( |
) |
|
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|
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The following table presents the net earnings of Serviacero Worthington attributable to the Company for the periods presented:
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
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|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
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(In millions) |
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||||
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate |
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Note 4 – Restructuring and Other (Income), Net
The Company considers restructuring activities to be programs whereby it fundamentally changes its operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions).
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A progression of the liabilities associated with the restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other (income), net financial statement caption in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings as of the dates presented, is summarized below:
|
|
Balance, as of |
|
|
Expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, as of |
|
|||||
(In millions) |
|
May 31, 2025 |
|
|
(Income) |
|
|
Payments |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
November 30, 2025 |
|
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|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||||
Net gain on sale of assets |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
Restructuring and other (income), net |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
During the six months ended November 30, 2025, the following actions were taken related to our restructuring activities:
The total liability as of November 30, 2025, is expected to be paid in the next 12 months.
Note 5 – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
The Company accrues for loss contingencies when losses are probable and reasonably estimable. Otherwise, the Company discloses the matter if there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may have occurred.
The Company is a defendant in certain legal proceedings that are incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these legal proceedings, which is not clearly determinable at the present time, individually and in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company, its consolidated financial position, future results of operations or cash flows. The Company has recorded a liability, as necessary, to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these legal proceedings. However, the possibility exists that the costs to resolve these legal proceedings could differ materially from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company, its consolidated financial position, future results of operations or cash flows for the periods in which they are resolved.
Note 6 – Guarantees
The Company does not have guarantees that it believes are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on its consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
At November 30, 2025, the Company had in place outstanding stand-by letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $
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Note 7 – Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s debt outstanding at the dates presented:
|
|
Rate |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
May 31, |
|
||
(In millions) |
Security |
Type |
Rate |
Maturity |
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Long-term debt: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Canadian Expansion Loans: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
FED DEV Loan |
Unsecured |
– |
– |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
BDC Loan |
Secured |
Variable |
BDC Floating Base Rate minus |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
AMIC Loan |
Unsecured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loans: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 1 (a) |
Unsecured |
Variable |
Euribor 3m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 2 |
Unsecured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Sitem Group Term Loan 3 |
Secured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Sitem Group Term Loan 4 |
Unsecured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Sitem Group Term Loan 5 (b) |
Unsecured |
Variable |
Euribor 3m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 6 |
Unsecured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Sitem Group Term Loan 7 (b) |
Unsecured |
Variable |
Euribor 1m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 8 |
Secured |
Variable |
Euribor 1m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 9 (c) |
Secured |
Variable |
Euribor 3m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 10 |
Secured |
Variable |
Euribor 3m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 11 |
Unsecured |
Variable |
Euribor 3m/360 + |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Sitem Group Term Loan 12 |
Unsecured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Sitem Group Term Loan 13 |
Secured |
Fixed |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|||
Standstill Agreement – Sitem Group |
Secured |
Variable |
SARON (subject to |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
||
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Less: current maturities of long-term debt |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current maturities |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Short-term borrowing and current maturities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Revolving credit facility |
Secured |
Variable |
Various |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Current maturities of long-term debt |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Total short-term borrowings and current maturities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total Debt |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
Foreign currency-denominated borrowings are translated at the applicable reporting period exchange rates, with translation adjustments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”).
The following table provides the maturities of long-term debt in the next five years and the remaining years thereafter as of November 30, 2025:
(In millions) |
|
|
|
Year 1 |
$ |
|
|
Year 2 |
|
|
|
Year 3 |
|
|
|
Year 4 |
|
|
|
Year 5 |
|
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
Total |
$ |
|
|
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As of November 30, 2025, there are $
Short-Term borrowings
Revolving Credit Facility
On November 30, 2023, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility scheduled to mature on
The Credit Facility permits borrowings under two types of borrowing mechanisms: (i) Term SOFR Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Facility) and (ii) a swing loan. The Term SOFR Rate Loans permit the Company to draw a specific principal amount for a defined maturity of up to
The swing loan permits the Company to draw on the Credit Facility at any time up to a maximum of the greater of (i) $
The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien (subject to permitted liens and certain other exceptions) on certain working capital assets of the Company and the guarantors, including accounts and inventory, but excluding intellectual property, real property and equity interests, and subject to customary exceptions.
The Company currently has no material contractual or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends provided that no event of default exists under the Credit Facility and it meets the minimum availability threshold thereunder. As of November 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
As of November 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding interest-bearing debt under the Credit Facility was
Long-Term Debt
Canadian Government Regional Economic Growth Loan
Tempel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Worthington Steel, owns a subsidiary in Canada (“Tempel Canada”). On December 17, 2024, Tempel Canada entered into an agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Canada, through the Canadian Government’s Regional Economic Growth Innovation program, which provided a
As of November 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the FED DEV Loan was $
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Business Development Bank of Canada Canadian Loan
On March 25, 2025, Tempel Canada entered into a letter of offer (“BDC Letter”) with Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”). Pursuant to the terms of the BDC Letter, BDC committed to lend Tempel Canada up to CAD $
The BDC Loan is structured as a construction draw loan. The draw period for the BDC Loan will lapse on March 21, 2026, unless extended by BDC. Monthly interest only payments will be due until July 1, 2026, at which point the BDC Loan will also be subject to monthly amortization payments until maturity.
Worthington Steel guarantees the payment obligations of Tempel Canada in respect of the BDC Loan. As amended during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the guarantee is for the full amount of the BDC Loan amount on the date of any demand. Provided that there has never been a breach of certain default conditions, the guarantee is reduced to 50% of the outstanding BDC Loan balance once the principal amount outstanding is less than CAD $
The BDC Loan contains representations, covenants and events of default customary for transactions of this nature, including that Tempel Canada will maintain a total debt to tangible equity ratio of
As of November 30, 2025, the amount outstanding under the BDC Loan was $
Canadian Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Loan
On May 12, 2025, Tempel Canada entered into an agreement with the Province of Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, which provided a loan for up to CAD $
As of November 30, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AMIC Loan was $
Sitem Group
The Company assumed the liabilities of Sitem Group as part of the acquisition and recorded Sitem Group liabilities within the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Sitem Group’s obligations included various Euro-denominated term loans, which have varying maturities, interest rates and interest rate mechanisms, and have periodic payments due until maturity. The obligations, along with the relevant loan terms, are included in the summary table within this footnote. Sitem Group was in compliance with its financial covenants as of November 30, 2025.
Standstill Agreement – Sitem Group
Sitem Group, through its subsidiary Stanzwerk AG, entered into a standstill agreement (the “standstill agreement”) with UBS Switzerland AG, as agent and a syndicate of lenders in April 2025. The agreement relates to bilateral credit facilities originally provided to Stanzwerk AG in the aggregate principal amount of CHF
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to forbear from exercising termination, enforcement, or acceleration rights with respect to scheduled repayments or collateral during the standstill period, subject to customary extraordinary termination rights upon events of default.
The standstill agreement provides for continued use of the facilities solely for loan advances and requires pro rata utilization of the credit lines across participating lenders. Borrowings bear interest at the applicable reference rate (which is based on the Swiss Average Rate Overnight and has a floor of zero) plus a
The standstill agreement contains financial covenants requiring Stanzwerk AG to maintain (i) a minimum equity ratio of
Other Debt
Other – Tempel China
Tempel owns a subsidiary in China (“Tempel China”), and Tempel China utilizes multiple short-term loan facilities, which are used to finance raw material purchases, and are collateralized by Tempel China property and equipment. There were
As of November 30, 2025, Tempel China had two active short-term loan facilities, for an aggregate amount of CNY
Other – Tempel India
Tempel owns a subsidiary in India (“Tempel India”) which has
The aggregate size of the Tempel India credit facilities is INR
Letters of credit may be drawn against the aggregate limit of these credit facilities, excluding any amounts drawn by the lines of credit. As of November 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025, no amounts under the Tempel India credit facilities were due to the financial institutions. The purchases, made in the normal course of business that are supported by the letters of credit, are recorded in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets as of November 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025.
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Other – Sitem Slovakia
Tempel owns a majority interest in a subsidiary in Slovakia (“Sitem Slovakia”), and Sitem Slovakia has an overdraft line of credit in the amount of €
Note 8 – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
|
November 30, 2025 |
|
|
November 30, 2024 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
Before-Tax |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
Net-of-Tax |
|
|
Before-Tax |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
Net-of-Tax |
|
||||||
Currency translation adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Foreign currency translation, net |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
||||
Net investment hedge |
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Pension liability adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
||||
Cash flow hedges |
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|||
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
|
November 30, 2025 |
|
|
November 30, 2024 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
Before-Tax |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
Net-of-Tax |
|
|
Before-Tax |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
Net-of-Tax |
|
||||||
Currency translation adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Foreign currency translation, net |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
||||
Net investment hedge |
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Pension liability adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
||||
Cash flow hedges |
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
|
|
Currency Translation Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Net |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
Pension |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
Translation, |
|
|
Investment |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Liability |
|
|
Cash Flow |
|
|
|
|
||||||
(In millions) |
|
Net |
|
|
Hedge |
|
|
Translation |
|
|
Adjustment |
|
|
Hedges |
|
|
AOCI |
|
||||||
Balance at May 31, 2025 |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
||
OCI, before reclassifications |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
||||
Income tax effect |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
||||
Balance at November 30, 2025 |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
||
|
|
Currency Translation Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Net |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
Pension |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
Translation, |
|
|
Investment |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Liability |
|
|
Cash Flow |
|
|
|
|
||||||
(In millions) |
|
Net |
|
|
Hedge |
|
|
Translation |
|
|
Adjustment |
|
|
Hedges |
|
|
AOCI |
|
||||||
Balance at May 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
||
OCI, before reclassifications |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Income tax effect |
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Balance at November 30, 2024 |
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Note 9 – Mezzanine Equity
Mezzanine Equity: The Sitem Group purchase agreement includes a series of put options and call options. The put options are held by the minority investors of Sitem Group, which provide the right to sell up to
The put and call options are considered a redeemable noncontrolling interest as: (1) the minority shareholders can put the Sitem Group shares to the Company; (2) the put is outside of the Company’s control; and (3) redemption is possible as it is based upon specified financial metrics. As a result, the redeemable noncontrolling interest is presented as mezzanine equity.
The put and call options cannot be separated from the noncontrolling interest. Due to the redemption features, the minority interest is classified as a Redeemable NCI within mezzanine equity on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. For additional information, see “Note 12 – Acquisitions.”
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are initially recorded at the issuance date fair value, which is the acquisition date for the Sitem Group transaction. When redeemable noncontrolling interest is currently redeemable, or probable of becoming redeemable, it is subsequently adjusted to the greater of current redemption value or initial carrying value. The redemption value is determined via a contractual-based formula using certain EBITDA adjusted metrics.
For the roll forward of mezzanine equity, see the Company’s consolidated statement of equity and mezzanine equity.
Note 10 – Income Taxes
The Company’s effective income tax rate (“ETR”) was
The ETR for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to excess tax benefits from share-based compensation recognized in the quarter. The ETR for the six months ended November 30, 2025 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation and income from unconsolidated joint ventures outside the U.S. recognized net of tax.
The ETR for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to foreign tax credits recognized in the quarter. The ETR for the six months ended November 30, 2024 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to a pre-acquisition tax matter at Tempel.
The provision for income taxes is based on a current estimate of the annual ETR adjusted to reflect the impact of discrete items and excludes any impact from the inclusion of net earnings attributable to NCI in the consolidated statements of earnings. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests primarily relate to the Company’s consolidated joint ventures. Earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests in the U.S. operations of the Company’s consolidated joint ventures do not generate tax expense for the Company, as the joint venture investors are taxed directly based on their respective share of earnings. The tax expense of TWB’s wholly owned foreign subsidiaries and Sitem Group is reported in the consolidated income tax expense. Management is required to estimate the annual ETR based upon its forecast of annual pre-tax income for domestic and foreign operations. The Company’s actual ETR for fiscal 2026 could be materially different from the forecasted rate as of November 30, 2025.
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Note 11 – Earnings per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest for the periods presented:
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November 30, |
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2024 |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest – income available to common shareholders |
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$ |
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Basic earnings weighted average common shares |
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Effect of dilutive securities |
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Diluted earnings adjusted weighted average common shares |
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Basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
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$ |
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Diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
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$ |
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Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards(1) |
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Six Months Ended |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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(In millions, except per share amounts) |
2025 |
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2024 |
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Numerator (basic & diluted): |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest – income available to common shareholders |
$ |
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$ |
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Denominator: |
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Basic earnings weighted average common shares |
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Effect of dilutive securities |
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Diluted earnings adjusted weighted average common shares |
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Basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
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$ |
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||
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Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards(1) |
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|
Earnings per common share was calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Earnings per diluted common share included the weighted-average effect of dilutive restricted common shares and non-qualified stock options on the weighted-average shares outstanding.
Note 12 – Acquisitions
Sitem Group (Fiscal 2026)
On
The total purchase price as of the acquisition date for the Sitem Group acquisition consisted of the following:
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The cash consideration included cash that is contingent on certain customary conditions, of which €
As of the second quarter of fiscal 2026, total acquisition-related expenses, consisting primarily of legal, advisory, and valuation services were $
The Sitem Group transaction includes a series of put options and call options. The net put/call was valued at €
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Revised |
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Valuation |
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Measurement |
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as of |
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Preliminary |
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November 30, |
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Valuation |
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Adjustments |
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2025 |
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Consideration Transferred |
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Cash Consideration |
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$ |
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$ |
- |
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$ |
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Contingent Consideration - Cash |
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- |
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Subtotal |
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- |
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Cash Capital Contribution |
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- |
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Contingent Capital Contribution - Cash |
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- |
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Subtotal |
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- |
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Contribution of Tempel’s electrical steel subsidiary in Nagold, Germany |
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- |
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Total Consideration Transferred |
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$ |
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|
- |
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$ |
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Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
||
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
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|
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Deferred income tax assets |
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|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
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|
||
Prepaid expenses |
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|
- |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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- |
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|
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Finance lease right-of-use assets |
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|
- |
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|
||
Property, plant and equipment |
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|
- |
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|
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Intangible assets |
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|
- |
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|
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Other assets |
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|
|
- |
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|
||
Total identifiable assets |
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|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
||
Accounts payable |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Accrued compensation and related taxes |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Current operating lease liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Current finance lease liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term debt |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Deferred income tax liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Other non-current liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Total identifiable liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Sitem Group - Net identifiable assets |
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|
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|
|||
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
||
Total – Sitem Group |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Redeemable NCI - Net Put option |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Redeemable NCI |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Total - Redeemable NCI |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Total |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
In addition to the Redeemable NCI above of $
The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $
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Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis.
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
(In millions) |
|
|
|
|
Estimated Useful |
|
Valuation |
|
Category |
|
Amount |
|
|
Life (Years) |
|
Methodology |
|
Customer relationships |
|
$ |
|
|
|
Multi-period Excess Earnings Method |
||
Technological know-how |
|
|
|
|
|
Relief-from-Royalty Method |
||
Favorable right-of-use lease asset |
|
|
|
|
|
Discounted Cash Flow Method |
||
Software |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
||
Total acquired identifiable intangible assets |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating results of Sitem Group have been included in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings since June 3, 2025, the date of acquisition. For the three months ended November 30, 2025, Sitem Group contributed net sales of $
The following unaudited pro forma information presents consolidated financial information as if Sitem Group had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2025. Depreciation and amortization expenses included in the pro forma results reflect the preliminary acquisition-date fair values assigned to the definite-lived intangible assets and fixed assets of Sitem Group assuming a June 1, 2024 acquisition date. Adjustments have been made to remove acquisition-related costs and the acquisition date fair value adjustment to acquired inventories. The pro forma adjustments noted below have been adjusted for the applicable income tax impact.
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||||
Net Sales |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to controlling interest |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Note 13 – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to primarily manage exposure to certain risks related to its ongoing operations. The primary risks managed through the use of derivative financial instruments are commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk, and interest rate risk. While certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are designated as hedging instruments, the Company also enters into derivative financial instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current fair value through earnings at the end of each period.
Commodity Price Risk Management – The Company is exposed to changes in the price of certain commodities, including steel, zinc and other raw materials, and the Company’s utility requirements. The objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with forecasted purchases and sales of these commodities to allow management to focus its attention on business operations. Accordingly, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage the associated price risk.
Interest Rate Risk Management – The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes. The Company’s objective is to manage the impact of interest rate changes on cash flows and the market value of borrowings. The Company utilizes a mix of debt maturities along with both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage changes in interest rates. In addition, the Company enters into interest rate swaps to further manage exposure to interest rate variations related to borrowings and to lower overall borrowing costs.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management – The Company conducts business in several major international currencies and is, therefore, subject to risks associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses various methods to protect against exchange rate movements.
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The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars also subjects the Company to exposure related to fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates; however, derivative financial instruments are not used to manage this risk.
The Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of its derivative financial instruments. Accordingly, the Company has established and maintains strict counterparty credit guidelines. The Company has credit support agreements in place with certain counterparties to limit the Company’s credit exposure. These agreements require either party to post cash collateral if its cumulative market position exceeds a predefined liability threshold. Amounts posted to the margin accounts accrue interest at market rates and are required to be refunded in the period in which the cumulative market position falls below the required threshold. The Company does not have significant exposure to any one counterparty, and management believes the overall risk of loss is remote and, in any event, would not be material.
Refer to “Note 14 – Fair Value” for additional information regarding the accounting treatment for the Company’s derivative financial instruments, as well as how fair value is determined.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at the dates presented:
|
Fair Value of Assets |
|
|
Fair Value of Liabilities |
|
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|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Sheet |
|
November 30, |
|
|
May 31, |
|
|
Sheet |
|
November 30, |
|
|
May 31, |
|
||||
(In millions) |
Location |
|
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
Location |
|
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Commodity contracts |
Receivables |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Commodity contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
||||
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Interest rate contracts |
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Interest rate contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
||||
Net Investment Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Cross-currency swap |
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Cross-currency swap |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Commodity contracts |
Receivables |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Commodity contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Interest rate contracts |
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Interest rate contracts |
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total derivative financial instruments |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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As allowable under GAAP, the Company’s policy is to record derivative financial instruments, with the exception of cross-currency swaps, on a net basis where the Company has an executed master netting arrangement with counterparties as well as where the right of offset exists. The cross-currency swap is reflected on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheet as the Company has not entered into any master netting arrangements. The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of the derivative financial instruments on a net basis, where allowable under master netting arrangements and/or where the right of offset exists. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been an increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable of $
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions. These derivative financial instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gain or loss on each of these derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of OCI and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognized in earnings immediately.
The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flow hedges outstanding at November 30, 2025:
|
|
Notional |
|
|
|
|
(In millions) |
|
Amount |
|
|
Maturity Date |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
$ |
|
|
– |
|
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
|
$ |
|
|
– |
|
Interest rate contracts |
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$ |
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The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flow hedges outstanding at May 31, 2025:
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Maturity Date |
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Commodity contracts |
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$ |
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– |
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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$ |
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– |
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Net Investment Hedge – Cross-Currency Swap
During second quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company entered into a cross-currency swap to hedge foreign currency risk on a portion of the Company’s Euro net investment in Sitem Group against fluctuations in Euro/USD exchange rates. As part of the hedge contract, the Company receives a fixed rate of U.S. dollar interest on a monthly basis. The Company has elected the spot method for assessing the effectiveness of the contract. The change in fair value of the swap and related income tax is recorded within “other comprehensive income, net of tax” on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and as “net investment hedge”, a component within “currency translation adjustments” of AOCI. Amounts related to the cross-currency swaps recognized directly in net income represent net periodic interest settlements and accruals, which are recognized in interest expense, net. The Company recognized interest income within income expense, net in the consolidated statement of earnings of less than $
If the Company recognizes impairment on the hedged net investment, or partially or fully disposes of the hedged net investment, the related amount in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings during the period of change. During the three months ended November 30, 2025, the Company did not have any ineffectiveness related to the net investment hedge, and no portion of the net investment hedge has been de-designated or terminated during the three months ended November 30, 2025. The Company did not reclassify any deferred gains or losses related to the net investment hedge during the three months ended November 30, 2025.
The following table summarizes the Company’s net investment hedge outstanding at November 30, 2025. There were
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The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in OCI and the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into net earnings for derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow and net investment hedges for the periods presented:
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Gain (Loss) |
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Location of Gain (Loss) |
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Gain (Loss) Reclassified |
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Cash Flow Hedges |
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Commodity contracts |
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$ |
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Cost of goods sold |
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$ |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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Cost of goods sold |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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SG&A |
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Interest rate contracts |
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Interest expense, net |
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Total - Cash Flow Hedges |
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Net Investment Hedges |
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Cross-currency swap |
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) |
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Miscellaneous income (expense), net |
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Total - Net Investment Hedges |
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( |
) |
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|
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
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For the three months ended November 30, 2024: |
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Cash Flow Hedges |
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|
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Commodity contracts |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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|
( |
) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
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( |
) |
Total - Cash Flow Hedges |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Total |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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For the six months ended November 30, 2025: |
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Cash Flow Hedges |
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Commodity contracts |
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$ |
|
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Cost of goods sold |
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$ |
|
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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Cost of goods sold |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
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SG&A |
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|
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Interest rate contracts |
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Interest expense, net |
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|
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Total - Cash Flow Hedges |
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Net Investment Hedges |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Cross-currency swap |
|
|
( |
) |
|
Miscellaneous income (expense), net |
|
|
|
|
Total - Net Investment Hedges |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
|
$ |
|
|
|
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$ |
|
||
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|
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For the six months ended November 30, 2024: |
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Cash Flow Hedges |
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|
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|
|
|
||
Commodity contracts |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
|
|
( |
) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
( |
) |
Total - Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
Total |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
As of the end of November 30, 2025, for the net investment hedge, there was
For the cash flow hedges, the estimated net amount of the losses recognized in AOCI at November 30, 2025, expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the succeeding twelve months is $
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Economic (Non-designated) Hedges
The Company enters into foreign currency exchange contracts to manage its foreign currency exchange rate exposure related to inter-company and financing transactions that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment. The Company also enters into certain commodity contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, these derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current market value at the end of each period through earnings.
The following table summarizes the Company’s economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at November 30, 2025:
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|
|
|
|
(In millions) |
|
Amount |
|
|
Maturity Date(s) |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
$ |
|
|
– |
|
The following table summarizes the Company’s economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 2025:
|
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Notional |
|
|
|
|
(In millions) |
|
Amount |
|
|
Maturity Date(s) |
|
Commodity contracts |
|
$ |
|
|
– |
|
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
The following tables summarize the gain (loss) recognized in earnings for economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments for the periods presented:
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Gain (Loss) Recognized |
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in Earnings for the |
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Location of Gain (Loss) |
|
November 30, |
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November 30, |
|
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|
Recognized in Earnings |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
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Commodity contracts |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Total |
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|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
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in Earnings for the |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
|
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Recognized in Earnings |
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2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
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Commodity contracts |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Total |
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|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
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Note 14 – Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is an exit price concept that assumes an orderly transaction between willing market participants and is required to be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. Current accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy as a basis for considering such assumptions and for classifying the inputs used in the valuation methodologies. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair values are as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity can assess at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities (i.e., allowing for situations in which there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date).
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
At November 30, 2025, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
(In millions) |
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|
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|
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- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
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- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
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|
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Derivative financial instruments (1) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 and no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the three months ended November 30, 2025.
At May 31, 2025, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
(In millions) |
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Level 1 |
|
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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|
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|
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Derivative financial instruments (1) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
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$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
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|
$ |
|
||
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Liabilities |
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|
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Derivative financial instruments (1) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
At November 30, 2025, the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:
(In millions) |
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
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Totals |
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
||||
Long-lived assets held and used (1) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total assets |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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|
At May 31, 2025, the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:
(In millions) |
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
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Totals |
|
||||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Long-lived assets held for sale (1) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total assets |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
The fair value of non-derivative financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, income taxes receivable, other assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes, other accrued items, income taxes payable and other liabilities, approximate carrying value due to their short-term nature.
The carrying value of the Credit Facility was $
The following table provides a summary of the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding debt, excluding the Credit Facility, reported on the balance sheets within total liabilities as of the dates presented:
|
|
November 30, |
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May 31, |
|
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|
2025 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Carrying Value |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Fair Value, estimated (1) |
|
|
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|
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||
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Note 15 – Related Party Transactions
Subsequent to the Separation, transactions between the Former Parent and the Company are considered related party transactions, including those subject to agreements entered into with the Former Parent. The material related party transactions have been disclosed below.
Transactions with the Former Parent
The majority of the Company’s net sales to the Former Parent are subject to the Steel Supply and Services Agreement and are included within net sales in the consolidated statement of earnings. Net sales to the Former Parent were $
As of November 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025, the outstanding accounts receivable balance with the Former Parent equaled $
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Note 16 – Segment Information
Segment Information
The Company’s CODM is Worthington Steel’s . The Company has determined that it has only one operating segment and therefore one reportable segment after considering several sources of information, including the Company’s internal organizational structure, the basis on which budgets and forecasts are prepared, the financial information that the Company’s CODM reviews in evaluating company performance and determining how resources should be allocated, and how the Company releases information to the public and analysts. The CODM manages all business activities on a consolidated basis, and as a result, the Company has concluded that there is only
The Company’s one reportable segment serves its customers primarily by processing flat-rolled steel coils, which are sourced primarily from various North American steel mills, into the precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specifications. The Company generates a substantial percentage of its revenue from selling steel on a direct basis, whereby it is exposed to the risk and rewards of ownership of the material while in its possession. Additionally, the Company toll processes steel under a fee for service arrangement whereby it processes customer-owned material.
As the one reportable segment is managed on a consolidated basis, the measure of segment profit or loss is consolidated net income.
The Company regularly provides the CODM a reporting package that is structured similar to the statement of earnings, and
The following table presents the significant expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM for the
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2024 |
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Net sales |
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Cost of goods sold: |
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Impairment of assets |
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- |
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- |
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Restructuring and other (income), net |
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- |
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( |
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) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate |
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$ |
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$ |
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Note 17 – Subsequent Events
The Company fully repaid
On December 17, 2025, Worthington Steel's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $
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Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Index |
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Introduction |
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Basis of Presentation |
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Business Overview and Strategy |
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Recent Business Development |
32 |
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Trends and Factors Impacting Our Performance |
32 |
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Results of Operations |
35 |
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Second Quarter – Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025 |
35 |
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Six Months Year-to-Date – Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025 |
38 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources |
41 |
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Critical Accounting Estimates |
44 |
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Unless otherwise indicated, all Note references contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I – Item 1. – Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q.
Introduction
The following discussion and analysis of market and industry trends, business developments, and the results of our operations and financial position, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in “Part I – Item 1. – Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q. The 2025 Form 10-K includes additional information about our business, operations, and consolidated financial position and should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. This MD&A is designed to provide a reader with material information relevant to an assessment of our financial condition and results of operations, and to allow investors to view the Company from the perspective of management.
Basis of Presentation
Worthington Steel was formed as an Ohio corporation on February 28, 2023, for the purpose of receiving, pursuant to a reorganization, all of the outstanding equity interests of the steel processing business of the Former Parent. On December 1, 2023, the Separation was completed, and Worthington Steel became an independent, publicly traded company. Our financial statements are consolidated financial statements based on our reported results as a stand-alone company and include the accounts of Worthington Steel and its consolidated subsidiaries. Our investment in the unconsolidated affiliate is accounted for using the equity method. Material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. For additional information, see “Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation.”
Business Overview and Strategy
Business Overview
We are one of North America’s premier value-added metals processors with the ability to provide a diversified range of products and services that span a variety of end markets. We maintain market-leading positions in the North American carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blank industries and are one of the largest global producers of electrical steel laminations. For over 70 years, we have been delivering high quality steel processing capabilities across a variety of end-markets including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and energy. With the ability to produce customized steel solutions, we aim to be the preferred value-added steel processor in the markets we serve by delivering highly technical, customer-specific solutions, while also providing advanced materials support. Our scale allows us to achieve an advantaged cost structure and service platform supported by a strategic operating footprint. We serve our customers by processing flat-rolled steel coils, which we source primarily from various North American steel mills, into the precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specifications. We sell steel on a direct basis, whereby we are exposed to the risks and rewards of ownership of the material while in our possession. Additionally, we toll process steel under a fee for service arrangement whereby we process customer-owned material. Our manufacturing facilities further benefit from the flexibility to scale between direct and tolling services based on demand dynamics throughout the year.
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Our operations are managed principally on a products and services basis under a single group organizational structure. We own controlling interests in the following operating joint ventures: Spartan, TWB, WSCP, and Sitem Group. We also own a controlling interest in WSP, which became a nonoperating joint venture in October 2022, when we completed the divestiture of its remaining net assets. The net assets and operating results of these joint ventures are consolidated with the equity owned by the minority joint venture member shown as NCI or, in the case of Sitem Group, Redeemable NCI in our consolidated balance sheets, and the noncontrolling interests in net earnings and OCI is shown as net earnings or comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively. Our remaining joint venture, Serviacero Worthington, is unconsolidated and accounted for using the equity method.
AI in Transformation
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we continued integrating commercially available AI technologies into our long-term transformation strategy. Through these efforts, we continue to use AI to generate insights, evaluate strategies, and automate routine tasks, improving productivity and strengthening internal decision-making. We are developing and refining AI solutions in areas such as predictive maintenance and intelligent reporting, which drive greater value through smarter, more connected systems. Expanding the use of AI across operations and the back office enables our teams to focus on the most value-driving aspects of their roles.
Recent Business Development
On December 17, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026.
Trends and Factors Impacting Our Performance
The steel processing industry is fragmented and highly competitive. Given the broad base of products and services offered, specific competitors vary based on the target industry, product type, service type, size of program and geography. Competition is primarily on the basis of price, product quality and the ability to meet delivery requirements. Our processed steel products are priced competitively, primarily based on market factors, including, among other things, market pricing, the cost and availability of raw materials, transportation and shipping costs, and overall economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad.
General Economic and Market Conditions
We sell our products and services to a diverse customer base and a broad range of end markets. The breakdown of net sales by end market for the periods presented is illustrated below:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||||
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||||
Automotive |
|
|
56 |
% |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
|
56 |
% |
|
|
51 |
% |
Construction |
|
|
8 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
11 |
% |
Machinery & Equipment |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
Agriculture |
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
4 |
% |
Heavy Trucks |
|
|
4 |
% |
|
|
4 |
% |
|
|
4 |
% |
|
|
4 |
% |
Other |
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
22 |
% |
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
21 |
% |
Total |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
The automotive industry is one of the largest consumers of flat-rolled steel in North America, and thus the largest end market for us and our unconsolidated joint venture, Serviacero Worthington. North American vehicle production, including production at the Detroit Three Automakers, is a leading indicator of automotive demand. North American vehicle production was down 3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025, while the Detroit Three Automakers vehicle production was flat in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Our remaining net sales are to other markets such as agricultural, appliance, construction, container, energy, heavy truck, HVAC, industrial electric motor, generator, and transformer. Given the many different products that make up our net sales and the wide variety of end markets we serve, it is very difficult to isolate the key market indicators that drive this portion of our business. However, we believe that the trend in U.S. gross domestic product growth (“U.S. GDP”) is a reasonable macroeconomic indicator for analyzing the demand of our end markets other than the automotive industry. The pullback in U.S. GDP reported earlier in calendar 2025, driven largely by a temporary surge in imports following the announced tariffs by the U.S. government, appears to have reversed. U.S. GDP growth moderated during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. As a result of the U.S. government shutdown in September and October 2025,
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key economic data including U.S. GDP was not released by the U.S. government agencies and bureaus for our second quarter of fiscal 2026. The absence of this data creates difficulty in analyzing demand in the other end markets. Following reasonable U.S. GDP growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we have seen pockets of stability and strength in some of our end markets and subdued demand in others during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Total volume (tons) decreased 4% compared to the prior year quarter. Direct tons sold increased by 13%, of which the Sitem Group acquisition accounted for approximately 2% of the increase. Direct shipments to the overall automotive market and to the Detroit Three Automakers increased by 26% and 30%, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Toll volumes decreased 24% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily related to lower volumes out of WSCP due to the closure of the toll processing manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2025, as well as softening demand from mill customers.
Detroit Three Automakers represented 36% and 32% of our consolidated net sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively. Similar to the past few quarters, we have won share in the automotive market. This reflects both share gains from new programs reaching expected volumes and a return to more normal production levels at one OEM customer that had curtailed production last year. Energy shipments were up over 50% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025, largely driven by project-based solar programs. Agriculture volume was up 1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as grain bin strength offset weaker OEM equipment demand. These gains were partially offset by softness in construction and heavy truck, which were down 9% and 6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
The following table summarizes the concentration percentage of consolidated net sales for the periods presented:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||||
(Percentage of Net Sales) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||||
End Market – Automotive |
|
|
56 |
% |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
|
56 |
% |
|
|
51 |
% |
Detroit Three Automakers |
|
|
36 |
% |
|
|
32 |
% |
|
|
35 |
% |
|
|
32 |
% |
Largest Automotive Customers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Customer A |
|
|
15 |
% |
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
12 |
% |
Customer B |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
15 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
While our automotive business is largely driven by the production schedules of the Detroit Three Automakers, our customer base is much broader and includes other domestic automotive manufacturers and many of their suppliers.
U.S inflation rate data collection and releases were also impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. Inflation data was released in December 2025 for November 2025 after skipping data publication for October 2025. During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2026, U.S. inflation rates were stable relative to the peaks observed in recent years, but remain above the U.S. Federal Reserve targeted rate of 2%. The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark interest rate twice during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and once subsequent to the ending of the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The benchmark interest rate cuts were in response to increased labor market downside risks (such as higher unemployment and lower hiring momentum) and cooling growth, while inflation was expected to ease. As a result, borrowing costs have generally decreased, and we expect to continue to benefit from lower rates on our Credit Facility.
We use the following information to monitor our costs and demand in our major end markets:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 (1) |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 (1) |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||
U.S. GDP (% growth year-over-year)(2) |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
N/A |
|
||||
Hot-Rolled Steel ($ per ton)(3) |
|
$ |
825 |
|
|
$ |
690 |
|
|
$ |
135 |
|
|
$ |
841 |
|
|
$ |
690 |
|
|
$ |
151 |
|
Detroit Three Auto Build (000's vehicles)(4) |
|
|
1,668 |
|
|
|
1,670 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
3,347 |
|
|
|
3,251 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
No. America Auto Build (000's vehicles)(4) |
|
|
3,867 |
|
|
|
3,984 |
|
|
|
(117 |
) |
|
|
7,752 |
|
|
|
7,712 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
Zinc ($ per pound)(5) |
|
$ |
1.37 |
|
|
$ |
1.36 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Natural Gas ($ per mcf)(6) |
|
$ |
3.57 |
|
|
$ |
2.62 |
|
|
$ |
0.95 |
|
|
$ |
3.43 |
|
|
$ |
2.50 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices ($ per gallon)(7) |
|
$ |
3.71 |
|
|
$ |
3.56 |
|
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
$ |
3.71 |
|
|
$ |
3.64 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
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Sales for most of our products are generally strongest in our fiscal fourth quarter when our facilities operate at seasonal peaks. Historically, sales have been weaker in our fiscal third quarter, primarily due to reduced seasonal activity in the building and construction industry, as well as customer plant shutdowns due to holidays, particularly in the automotive industry. We do not believe backlog is a significant indicator of our business.
Industry Developments
In 2025, the U.S. government continued to modify its tariff policy, including those related to imports of steel and aluminum among other items such as automobiles and automotive parts as well as universal tariffs. In June 2025, the U.S. government announced tariff increases to steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. While exemptions for certain allied countries remain, many prior country-specific exemptions have expired or are undergoing renegotiation. Other governments, including the Chinese government, have responded with reciprocal tariffs on U.S. imports. Additional measures from the U.S. government as well as other foreign governments have occurred since that time, however, many of the measures on steel and aluminum have remained in place. The scope and duration of these tariffs continue to evolve, which creates sustained uncertainty in global trade policy. As a result, our customers’ supply chain decisions may abruptly shift, potentially impacting our financial performance. The potential for tariff changes in the future has caused some trepidation in markets even while having some time to adapt with the current tariffs imposed. Recent evidence suggests that imports of steel have decreased. While lower imports of steel may put upward pressure on prices of domestic steel and steel products, the ultimate impact tariffs will have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows remains to be determined.
In July 2025, the U.S. government enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) into law, which ushers in a broad set of changes to the U.S. law and regulatory environments. The ultimate impact the OBBBA will have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows remains to be determined. However, we expect to realize cash tax savings in fiscal year 2026 due to the bonus depreciation and domestic research and development expense provisions. There is currently no expected material impact to tax expense.
Impact of Raw Material Prices
Our principal raw material is flat-rolled steel, including electrical steel, which we purchase in coils from primary steel producers. The steel industry has been cyclical, and at times availability and pricing can be volatile due to a number of factors beyond our control. This volatility can significantly affect our steel costs. In an environment of increasing prices for steel and other raw materials, competitive conditions may impact how much of the price increases we can pass on to our customers. To the extent we are able to pass future price increases in raw materials to our customers, this could positively affect our financial results leading to inventory holding gains. To the extent we are unable to pass future price increases in raw materials to our customers, our financial results could be adversely affected. Also, if steel prices decrease, in general, competitive conditions may impact how quickly we must reduce our prices to our customers, and we could be forced to use higher-priced raw materials already in our inventory to complete orders for which the selling prices have decreased, which results in inventory holding losses. Declining steel prices could also require us to write down the value of our inventories to reflect current market pricing. Industry consolidation in recent years has reduced the number of steel suppliers, and further consolidation could make it more difficult or costly to obtain alternate supply in the event of a disruption.
The market price of our products is closely correlated to the price of HRC, which is largely driven by the demand for steel and the cost of raw materials. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, steel prices continued their rise before falling slightly in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Prices fell slightly from the first quarter of fiscal 2026 to the second quarter of fiscal 2026, while the average was higher than for the same period in the prior year. Direct spreads, up $6.5 million, were impacted by a $6.2 million favorable change from an estimated $13.4 million inventory holding loss in the prior year quarter to an estimated $7.2 million inventory holding loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. With the recent steel price movements, we expect inventory holding gains and losses will fall within a range of a pre-tax gain of $3.0 million to a pre-tax loss of $3.0 million loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
To manage our exposure to market risk, we attempt to negotiate the best prices for commodities and to competitively price products and services to reflect fluctuations in market prices. Derivative financial instruments have been used to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in the cost of our raw materials; steel is the most significant. These contracts covered periods commensurate with known or expected exposures throughout the periods presented. The derivative financial instruments were executed with highly rated financial institutions.
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The following table presents the average quarterly market price per ton of HRC steel for the periods presented:
|
|
Fiscal Year |
|
|||||||||
(Dollars per ton) (1) |
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|||
1st Quarter |
|
$ |
857 |
|
|
$ |
690 |
|
|
$ |
879 |
|
2nd Quarter |
|
$ |
825 |
|
|
$ |
690 |
|
|
$ |
747 |
|
3rd Quarter |
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
702 |
|
|
$ |
1,030 |
|
|
4th Quarter |
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
933 |
|
|
$ |
809 |
|
|
Annual Avg. |
|
$ |
841 |
|
|
$ |
754 |
|
|
$ |
866 |
|
No matter how efficient our operations are, which use steel as a raw material, they create some amount of scrap. The expected price of scrap compared to the price of the steel raw material is factored into pricing. Generally, as the price of steel increases, the price of scrap increases by a similar amount and vice versa. When increases in scrap prices do not keep pace with the increases in the price of the steel raw material, it can have a negative impact on our margins.
Results of Operations
Second Quarter – Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025
The following table presents a review of the results of operations for the periods presented:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
|
|
|||
(In millions, except volume and per common share amounts) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
Change |
|
|||
Volume (tons) |
|
|
901,838 |
|
|
|
936,069 |
|
|
|
(34,231 |
) |
Net sales |
|
$ |
871.9 |
|
|
$ |
739.0 |
|
|
$ |
132.9 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
21.7 |
|
|
|
18.9 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
|
(0.9 |
) |
|
|
7.7 |
|
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
|
|
18.8 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
Earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest |
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
Net sales totaled $871.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up $132.9 million, or 18%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The increase was driven primarily by higher direct volumes and, to a lesser extent, higher average direct selling prices. The increases were partially offset by lower toll volumes as well as slightly lower average toll selling prices due to product mix. Direct tons sold increased by 13%, of which the Sitem acquisition accounted for approximately 2% of the increase, and toll volumes decreased 24% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease in toll volumes was primarily related to lower toll volumes from WSCP due to the closure of the toll processing manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2025, as well as lower demand from mill customers. Direct selling prices increased 7% and toll selling prices decreased 4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year quarter. The mix of direct versus toll volumes was 65% to 35% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to 55% to 45% in the prior year quarter.
Gross Margin
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Gross margin |
|
$ |
93.2 |
|
|
|
10.7 |
% |
|
$ |
80.0 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
$ |
13.2 |
|
|
|
16.5 |
% |
Gross margin increased $13.2 million over the prior year quarter to $93.2 million, primarily due to higher direct spreads and higher direct volumes, partially offset by lower toll margins. Higher direct volumes favorably impacted gross margin by $16.5 million. Direct spreads, up $6.5 million, were impacted by a $6.2 million favorable change from an estimated $13.4 million inventory holding loss in the prior year quarter to an estimated $7.2 million inventory holding loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Toll margins, down $10.5 million, were negatively impacted by $7.7 million due to lower volumes and by $2.7 million due to an unfavorable change in toll mix. Sitem Group contributed $1.6 million in gross margin.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
$ |
70.9 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
% |
|
$ |
61.1 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
$ |
9.8 |
|
|
|
16.0 |
% |
SG&A increased $9.8 million over the prior year quarter primarily due to an increase in compensation expense of $6.9 million and professional fees of $2.4 million partially offset by lower bad debt expense of $2.0 million. Included in those reported expenses was Sitem Group, which reported $2.5 million of SG&A in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Other Operating Items
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|||
Impairment of assets |
|
$ |
0.6 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
0.6 |
|
|
- |
Impairment of assets in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was due to a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.6 million on certain machinery at our manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan. Refer to “Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” for additional information.
Miscellaneous Income (Expense), Net
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Miscellaneous income (expense), net |
|
$ |
(0.1 |
) |
|
$ |
3.8 |
|
|
$ |
(3.9 |
) |
|
|
(102.6 |
%) |
Miscellaneous income (expense), net decreased $3.9 million over the prior year quarter primarily due to the annuitization of a portion of the total projected benefit obligation of the inactive Tempel Steel Pension Plan in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which resulted in a pre-tax, non-cash settlement gain of $2.7 million to accelerate a portion of deferred pension cost and recognition of a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million related to the sale of unused land in China. Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, there were foreign currency remeasurement losses of $0.1 million versus foreign currency remeasurement losses of $0.7 million in the prior year quarter, primarily related to exchange rate movements in Mexico offset by exchange rate movements in Canada and Europe.
Interest Expense, Net
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Interest expense, net |
|
$ |
2.7 |
|
|
$ |
2.1 |
|
|
$ |
0.6 |
|
|
|
28.6 |
% |
Interest expense, net increased $0.6 million from the prior year quarter primarily due to higher average debt levels as a result of debt assumed in the Sitem Group acquisition, higher debt levels on the BDC loan, and higher interest expense on the Credit Facility (higher average debt levels offset by lower average interest rates). These increases were offset by higher interest income. Refer to “Note 7 – Debt” for additional information.
Equity Income
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Serviacero Worthington |
|
$ |
6.8 |
|
|
$ |
(0.9 |
) |
|
$ |
7.7 |
|
|
|
855.6 |
% |
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Equity income at Serviacero Worthington increased $7.7 million from the prior year quarter, driven by higher direct spreads, including inventory holding gains, as well as favorable foreign currency exchange impacts.
Income Taxes
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
ETR |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
ETR |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Income tax expense |
|
$ |
4.2 |
|
|
|
18.2 |
% |
|
$ |
3.6 |
|
|
|
22.2 |
% |
|
$ |
0.6 |
|
|
|
16.7 |
% |
Income tax expense was $4.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $3.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in income tax expense was primarily driven by higher pre-tax earnings in the current quarter offset by items related to excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation recognized in the current quarter. The income tax expense in the current quarter resulted in an ETR of 18.2%, compared to 22.2% for the prior year quarter. For additional information regarding our income taxes, refer to “Note 10 – Income Taxes.”
Adjusted EBIT
We evaluate operating performance on the basis of earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”), as adjusted for certain items (“adjusted EBIT”). EBIT, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated by adding interest expense and income tax expense to net earnings attributable to controlling interest. Adjusted EBIT, a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes impairment and restructuring expense (income), net, but may also exclude other items, as described below, that management believes are not reflective of, and thus should not be included when evaluating the performance of our ongoing operations. Adjusted EBIT is used by management to evaluate operating performance and engage in financial and operational planning, because we believe that this financial measure provides additional perspective on the performance of our ongoing operations. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they allow for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in our businesses and enable investors to evaluate operations and future prospects in the same manner as management.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to adjusted EBIT for the periods presented:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest (GAAP) |
|
$ |
18.8 |
|
|
$ |
12.8 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
4.2 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
EBIT (non-GAAP) |
|
|
25.7 |
|
|
|
18.5 |
|
Impairment of assets (1) |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Pension settlement gain (2) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.7 |
) |
Gain on land sale (3) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
Other loss, net (4) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT (non-GAAP) |
|
$ |
26.6 |
|
|
$ |
14.3 |
|
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Adjusted EBIT in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was up $12.3 million compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily due to a $13.2 million increase in gross margin and higher equity income from Serviacero Worthington, partially offset by an increase in SG&A.
Six Months Year-to-Date – Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025
The following table presents a review of the results of operations for the periods presented:
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|
Six Months Ended |
|
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|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
|
|
|||
(In millions, except volume and per common share amounts) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
Change |
|
|||
Volume (tons) |
|
|
1,830,704 |
|
|
|
1,930,162 |
|
|
|
(99,458 |
) |
Net sales |
|
$ |
1,744.8 |
|
|
$ |
1,573.0 |
|
|
$ |
171.8 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
70.0 |
|
|
|
62.3 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
|
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
|
|
55.6 |
|
|
|
41.2 |
|
|
|
14.4 |
|
Earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest |
|
$ |
1.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
|
$ |
0.28 |
|
Net sales totaled $1,744.8 million in the current year period, up $171.8 million, or 11%, from the period year period. The increase was driven primarily by higher direct volumes and, to a lesser extent, higher average direct selling prices. The increases were partially offset by lower toll volumes as well as slightly lower average toll selling prices driven by product mix. Direct tons sold increased by 9%, of which the Sitem acquisition accounted for approximately 1% of the increase, and toll volumes decreased 23% in the current year period compared to the prior year period. The decrease in toll volumes was primarily related to lower toll volumes from WSCP due to the closure of the toll processing manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2025, as well as lower demand from mill customers. Direct selling prices increased 4% and toll selling prices decreased 3% in the current year period compared to the prior year period. The mix of direct versus toll volumes was 64% to 36% in the current year period compared to 56% to 44% in the prior year period.
Gross Margin
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Gross margin |
|
$ |
208.4 |
|
|
|
11.9 |
% |
|
$ |
180.4 |
|
|
|
11.5 |
% |
|
$ |
28.0 |
|
|
|
15.5 |
% |
Gross margin increased $28.0 million over the prior year period to $208.4 million, primarily due to higher direct spreads and higher direct volumes, partially offset by lower toll margins. Direct spreads, up $26.2 million, were impacted by a $28.4 million favorable change from an estimated $30.1 million inventory holding loss in the prior year period to an estimated $1.7 million inventory holding loss in the current period. Higher direct volumes favorably impacted gross margin by $24.5 million. Toll margins, down $21.5 million, were impacted by a $15.8 million unfavorable impact due to lower volumes and a $5.6 million unfavorable change in toll mix. Manufacturing expenses were up $4.2 million due to increased direct volume and inflationary pressures, partially offset by lower costs due to the closure of the toll processing manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2025. Sitem Group contributed $3.0 million in gross margin.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Net sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
$ |
138.8 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
% |
|
$ |
118.1 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
|
$ |
20.7 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
% |
SG&A increased $20.7 million over the prior year period primarily due to an increase in compensation expense of $14.6 million, which includes a one-time bonus of €4.0 million ($4.6 million) paid to key individuals at Sitem Group as a result of the successful closing of the Sitem Group acquisition. Additionally, professional fees increased $3.2 million from the prior year period, partially offset by lower bad debt expense of $1.9 million. Sitem Group SG&A contributed $10.5 million, including the one-time bonus of $4.6 million previously discussed, to the increase in the current year period.
Other Operating Items
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|||
Restructuring and other (income), net |
|
$ |
(1.0 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(1.0 |
) |
|
- |
Impairment of assets |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
- |
Restructuring and other (income), net in the current year period was driven by the $1.0 million pre-tax gain on the sale of an asset that was reported within assets held for sale due to the previously announced plans to combine WSCP’s toll processing manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio, into its existing manufacturing facility in Twinsburg, Ohio, in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Refer to “Note 4 – Restructuring and Other (Income), Net” for additional information.
Impairment of assets in the current year period was due to a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.6 million on certain machinery at our manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan. Refer to “Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” for additional information.
Miscellaneous Income (Expense), Net
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Miscellaneous income (expense), net |
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
|
$ |
(2.1 |
) |
|
$ |
2.2 |
|
|
|
104.8 |
% |
Miscellaneous income (expense), net increased $2.2 million from the prior year period due to $4.4 million of expense, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, as a result of the recognition of a tax indemnity payable to the former owners of Tempel associated with the final favorable ruling in a pre-acquisition tax matter in one of the jurisdictions in which Tempel operates. Additionally, we recorded foreign currency remeasurement gains of $0.2 million in the current period as compared to foreign currency remeasurement losses of $2.6 million in the prior year period primarily related to Tempel and TWB operations in Mexico.
The increases from the prior year period were offset by the annuitization of a portion of the total projected benefit obligation of the inactive Tempel Steel Pension Plan resulted in a pre-tax, non-cash settlement gain of $2.7 million to accelerate a portion of deferred pension cost. Additionally, we recognized a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million sale of unused land in China.
Interest Expense, Net
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Interest expense, net |
|
$ |
5.6 |
|
|
$ |
4.7 |
|
|
$ |
0.9 |
|
|
|
19.1 |
% |
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Interest expense increased $0.9 million from the prior year period primarily due to higher average debt levels as a result of debt assumed in the Sitem Group acquisition and higher debt levels on the BDC loan. These increases were offset by higher interest income. Refer to “Note 7 – Debt” for additional information.
Equity Income
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||
Serviacero Worthington |
|
$ |
13.2 |
|
|
$ |
0.4 |
|
|
$ |
12.8 |
|
|
|
3,200.0 |
% |
Equity income at Serviacero Worthington increased $12.8 million from the prior year period, driven by higher direct spreads, including inventory holding gains, as well as favorable foreign currency exchange impacts.
Income Taxes
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
Change |
|
||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
ETR |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
ETR |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
||||||
Income tax expense |
|
$ |
17.6 |
|
|
|
24.0 |
% |
|
$ |
7.6 |
|
|
|
15.6 |
% |
|
$ |
10.0 |
|
|
|
131.6 |
% |
Income tax expense was $17.6 million for the current year period compared to $7.6 million for the prior year period. The increase in income tax expense was primarily driven by higher pre-tax earnings in the current period and the recognition of a $4.4 million tax benefit related to a pre-acquisition tax matter at Tempel in the prior year period. The income tax expense in the current period resulted in an ETR of 24.0% compared to 15.6% for the prior year period. For additional information regarding our income taxes, refer to “Note 10 – Income Taxes.”
Adjusted EBIT
The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to adjusted EBIT for the periods presented:
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest (GAAP) |
|
$ |
55.6 |
|
|
$ |
41.2 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
17.6 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
|
EBIT (non-GAAP) |
|
|
78.8 |
|
|
|
53.5 |
|
Impairment of assets (1) |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Restructuring and other (income), net (2) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment (3) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
Pension settlement gain (4) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.7 |
) |
Gain on land sale (5) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
Acquisition completion bonus payment (6) |
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Other loss, net (7) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT (non-GAAP) |
|
$ |
81.5 |
|
|
$ |
53.7 |
|
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Adjusted EBIT was up $27.8 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to a $28.0 million increase in gross margin and higher equity income from Serviacero Worthington, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary ongoing requirements for cash are expected to be for working capital, funding of acquisitions, dividend payments, debt redemptions and capital expenditures. We believe that our sources of liquidity, including our cash balances, the funds generated by our operating activities and the funds accessible to us, primarily through the Credit Facility, are adequate to fund our operations for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future and will allow us to meet our current and long-term obligations and strategic initiatives. However, there can be no assurances that our current sources of liquidity and capital resources will continue to be sufficient for our needs, including our strategic initiatives, or that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms in the future. A more detailed description regarding our capital structure changes can be found elsewhere in this MD&A as well as in the “Financing Activities” section below.
As of November 30, 2025, our cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance was $89.8 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance of $92.9 million at May 31, 2025.
During the six months ended November 30, 2025, we generated cash of $93.0 million in operating activities and used $54.3 million in investing activities, which primarily related to $54.1 million invested in property, plant and equipment. Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, during the current year period was $1.6 million due to the acquisition of Sitem Group. Additionally, we made net debt repayments of $20.6 million, and we paid cash dividends of $16.5 million.
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The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows for the periods presented:
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|||||
|
|
November 30, |
|
|
November 30, |
|
||
(In millions) |
|
2025 |
|
|
2024 |
|
||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
93.0 |
|
|
$ |
122.6 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(54.3 |
) |
|
|
(55.2 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(41.9 |
) |
|
|
(55.6 |
) |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
|
|
(3.1 |
) |
|
|
11.8 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period |
|
|
92.9 |
|
|
|
40.2 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period |
|
$ |
89.8 |
|
|
$ |
52.0 |
|
We believe we have access to adequate resources to meet the needs of our existing businesses for normal operating costs, mandatory capital expenditures, debt redemptions, dividend payments, and working capital, to the extent not funded by cash provided by operating activities, for at least 12 months and for the foreseeable future. These resources include cash and cash equivalents and unused capacity available under the Credit Facility. As of November 30, 2025, the Credit Facility had availability of $306.1 million, after accounting for the eligible borrowing base. The additional credit extended to us primarily relates to strategic capital expenditure projects. A more detailed description regarding our capital structure changes can be found elsewhere in this MD&A as well as in the “Financing Activities” section below.
We believe we could access the financial markets to be in a position to sell long-term debt or equity securities. However, the continuation of uncertain economic conditions and a heightened interest rate environment could create volatility in the financial markets, which may impact our ability to access capital and the terms under which we can do so. We will continue to monitor the economic environment and its impact on our operations and liquidity needs.
We routinely monitor current operational requirements, financial market conditions, and credit relationships and we may choose to seek additional capital by issuing new debt and/or equity securities to strengthen our liquidity or capital structure. We entered into additional financing arrangements during fiscal 2025 to take advantage of favorable financing terms available through those instruments to fund certain of our strategic capital expenditure projects. Debt financing increased in the current year period due to the incremental debt assumed in the Sitem Group acquisition and a draw on the BDC Loan. While we believe we currently have adequate capital, should we seek additional capital, there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain such additional capital on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and such additional equity or debt financing could dilute the interests of our existing shareholders and/or increase our interest costs.
Operating Activities
Our business is cyclical and cash flows from operating activities may fluctuate during the year and from year to year due to economic and industry conditions. We rely on cash and short-term borrowings to meet cyclical increases in working capital needs. These needs generally rise during periods of increased economic activity or increasing raw material prices, requiring higher levels of inventory and accounts receivable. During economic slowdowns, or periods of decreasing raw material costs, working capital needs generally decrease as a result of the reduction of inventories and accounts receivable.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $93.0 million during the six months ended November 30, 2025, compared to $122.6 million net cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended November 30, 2024. In the current year period the driver of this change was a $66.7 million increase in cash consumed due to an increase in net operating working capital (accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable), which was driven by the increase in average steel prices over the prior year period. These increases were partially offset by the reduction of $17.1 million related to lower compensation and benefit payments, primarily incentive compensation, and higher net earnings in the current year period as compared with the prior year period.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $54.3 million during the six months ended November 30, 2025, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $55.2 million during the six months ended November 30, 2024. In the current year period, the main driver of net cash used in investing activities was related to capital expenditures, primarily due to the previously announced strategic expansion of our electrical steel operations in Canada and Mexico to service the transformer and automotive markets, respectively. Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, during the current year period, was $1.6 million due to the acquisition of Sitem Group. See Note 12 – “Acquisitions” for further information.
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Investment activities are largely discretionary and future investment activities could be reduced significantly, or eliminated, as economic conditions warrant. We assess acquisition opportunities as they arise, and any such opportunities may require additional financing. However, there can be no assurance that any such opportunities will arise, that any such acquisition opportunities will be consummated, or that any additional financing needed will be available on satisfactory terms. We estimate our annual maintenance capital needs to be between approximately $40.0 million and $45.0 million, which excludes capital expenditures related to manufacturing capacity expansions, corporate headquarters and other technology upgrades.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $41.9 million during the six months ended November 30, 2025, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $55.6 million during the six months ended November 30, 2024. The decrease in net cash used in financing activities in the current year period was primarily due to net debt repayments of $20.6 million, as compared to debt repayments of $33.0 million in the prior year period. The decrease in net debt repayments was primarily related to an increased draw on the BDC Loan, which had debt outstanding of $21.2 million at November 30, 2025, and increased net repayments of $6.2 million on the Credit Facility. Dividends of $16.5 million to shareholders of our common shares were paid during current period.
Revolving credit facility – The Credit Facility allows for borrowings of up to $550.0 million, to the extent secured by eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances at period end. The Credit Facility does not include credit rating triggers. At November 30, 2025, there were $110.0 million of outstanding borrowings drawn against the Credit Facility with $306.1 million available under the Credit Facility after accounting for the eligible borrowing base. As of November 30, 2025, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
Canadian Government Regional Economic Growth Loan – The FED DEV Loan is for an amount of up to CAD $3.5 million (approximately USD $2.5 million as of November 30, 2025) and is to be used for the purchase and installation of advanced manufacturing equipment at Tempel Canada’s Burlington, Ontario location. As of November 30, 2025, $2.3 million was outstanding under the FED DEV Loan.
Business Development Bank of Canada Canadian Loan – Pursuant to the terms of the BDC Letter, the BDC has committed to provide Tempel Canada the BDC Loan, up to CAD $57.5 million (approximately USD $41.1 million as of November 30, 2025), to fund the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The draw period for the BDC Loan will lapse on March 21, 2026, unless extended by the BDC. Worthington Steel guarantees the payment obligations of Tempel Canada in respect of the BDC Loan. The BDC Loan contains representations, covenants and events of default customary for transactions of this nature, including that Tempel Canada will maintain a total debt to tangible equity ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15 to 1.0, each tested annually beginning May 31, 2026. As of November 30, 2025, $21.2 million was outstanding under the BDC Loan, while there were no amounts drawn and outstanding as of May 31, 2025.
Canadian Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Loan – Tempel Canada entered into the AMIC Loan, which provided a loan of up to CAD $5.0 million (approximately USD $3.6 million as of November 30, 2025) to support building and equipment expansion at Tempel Canada’s Burlington, Ontario location. During the six months ended November 30, 2025, we have received total distributions of CAD $2.5 million (approximately USD $1.8 million as of November 30, 2025). The AMIC Loan is structured with an incentive component that states up to CAD $0.5 million (approximately USD $0.4 million as of November 30, 2025) of the principal may be forgiven if certain performance targets are met. As of November 30, 2025, $1.8 million was outstanding under the AMIC Loan.
Sitem Group Term Loans – We assumed the liabilities of Sitem Group as part of the acquisition and recorded the liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet as part of the opening balance sheet. The Sitem Group’s obligations included various term loans (“Sitem Group Term Loans”), which spanned maturities and had varying interest rates and interest rate mechanism. As of November 30, 2025, the aggregate amount outstanding of the Sitem Group Term Loans was $46.8 million, which includes the Sitem Group standstill agreement described below. The obligations, along with the relevant loan terms, are included in the summary table within “Note 7 – Debt.”
Standstill Agreement – Sitem Group – The agreement relates to bilateral credit facilities originally provided to Stanzwerk AG in the aggregate principal amount of CHF 17.1 million (approximately USD $21.2 million as of November 30, 2025). Under the terms of the standstill, the lenders agreed to maintain availability under the credit lines through June 30, 2026. The standstill agreement contains financial covenants requiring Stanzwerk AG to maintain (i) a minimum equity ratio of 15%, tested quarterly beginning June 30, 2025, and (ii) minimum liquidity of CHF 4.0 million (approximately USD $5.0 million as of November 30, 2025), tested monthly beginning April 30, 2025. Stanzwerk AG was in compliance with these covenants as of November 30, 2025. A detailed discussion of all debt obligations and their associated terms is provided in “Note 7 – Debt.”
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Common shares – On December 17, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026.
There were no common shares purchased by Worthington Steel during the period presented as part of publicly announced plans or programs.
Redeemable NCI – While redemption events are contingent, the existence of these features could require us to use available cash, debt capacity, or other resources to satisfy our obligations in the future. We continuously monitor our liquidity profile to ensure adequate capacity to fund potential redemptions, although no such obligations were triggered during the six months ended November 30, 2025.
Dividend Policy
We currently have no material contractual or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends provided that no event of default exists under the Credit Facility and it meets the minimum availability threshold thereunder. Dividends are declared at the discretion of the Board. The Board reviews the dividend quarterly and establishes the dividend rate based upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows, business prospects, and other relevant factors. There is no guarantee that we will continue the payment of dividends in the future or that any dividends declared by the Board in the future will be similar in amount or timing to any dividends previously declared by the Board.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on historical experience, current trends and other factors that we believe to be relevant and reasonable under the circumstances at the time the estimate was made. These results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Critical accounting estimates are defined as those estimates made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations. Although actual results historically have not deviated significantly from those determined using our estimates, our financial position or results of operations could be materially different if we were to report under different conditions or to use different assumptions in the application of such estimates. Our critical accounting estimates have not significantly changed from those discussed in “Part II – Item 7. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” of the 2025 Form 10-K, with the exception of the estimate below.
Redeemable NCI (Sitem Group) – The determination of whether redemption is probable requires significant judgment, including evaluating contractual terms, market conditions, and the intent of minority holders. If redemption becomes probable, the carrying amount is adjusted to redemption value, which could increase volatility in retained earnings and APIC in future periods.
Management believes that disclosure of these policies and impacts is necessary for investors to understand the effect of Redeemable NCI on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.
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Item 3. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Since May 31, 2025, we have entered into a new cross-currency swap hedging transaction designated as a net investment hedge, which is disclosed in “Note 13 – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” to the consolidated financial statements. The corresponding sensitivity analysis disclosed in the 2025 Form 10-K for our Foreign Exchange Rate Risk has been updated below to reflect our exposure to the market risk as of November 30, 2025. There have been no material changes to our market risk other than the aforementioned cross-currency swap during the six months ended November 30, 2025. For a discussion of our market risk, see “Part II – Item 7A. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of the 2025 Form 10-K.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
Net Investment Hedge – Cross-Currency Swap
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we entered into a cross-currency swap to hedge foreign currency risk on a portion of our Euro net investment in the Sitem Group foreign subsidiary against fluctuations in Euro/USD exchange rates.
The notional values and corresponding interest rates are disclosed in “Note 13 – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” to the consolidated financial statements located in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
As of November 30, 2025, if the Euro were to strengthen 10% relative to the U.S. dollar, there would be an approximate $7.8 million unfavorable impact to the fair value of the cross-currency swap recognized in OCI. The aforementioned unfavorable impact recognized in OCI would be economically offset by favorable currency translation gains on our hedged net investments in those foreign subsidiaries.
Item 4. – Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Worthington Steel files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including Worthington Steel’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management, under the supervision of and with the participation of Worthington Steel’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended November 30, 2025). Based on that evaluation, Worthington Steel’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures designed at the reasonable assurance level and were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Form 10-Q.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes that occurred during the period covered by this Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended November 30, 2025) in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. – Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various judicial and administrative proceedings, as both plaintiff and defendant, arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that any such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. – Risk Factors
There are certain risks and uncertainties in our business that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In “PART I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of the 2025 Form 10-K available at www.sec.gov or at www.worthingtonsteel.com, we included a detailed discussion of our risk factors. Our risk factors have not changed significantly from those disclosed in the 2025 Form 10-K. These risk factors should be read carefully when evaluating our business and investments in the common shares and in connection with the forward-looking statements and other information contained in this Form 10-Q. Any of the risks described in the 2025 Form 10-K could materially affect our business, consolidated financial condition or future results and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made. The risk factors described in the 2025 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition and/or future results.
Item 2. – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
There were no equity securities of Worthington Steel sold by Worthington Steel during the period covered by this Form 10-Q, which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Common shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards and performance share awards are treated as common share repurchases. However, those withheld common shares are not considered common share repurchases under an authorized common share repurchase plan or program. The table below provides information regarding common shares withheld from our employees to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted common shares and performance share awards.
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Item 3. – Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. – Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 5. – Other Information
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, no director or officer (as defined under Rule 16a-1 of the Exchange Act)
Item 6. – Exhibits
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Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, between Worthington Enterprises, Inc. and Worthington Steel, Inc. |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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FAQ
How did Worthington Steel (WS) perform financially in the latest quarter?
For the quarter ended November 30, 2025, Worthington Steel reported net sales of $871.9 million and net earnings attributable to the controlling interest of $18.8 million, or $0.37 per diluted share.
What were Worthington Steel's results for the first six months of fiscal 2026?
For the six months ended November 30, 2025, Worthington Steel generated net sales of $1,744.8 million and net earnings attributable to the controlling interest of $55.6 million, equal to $1.10 per diluted share.
What is Worthington Steel's cash and debt position as of November 30, 2025?
As of November 30, 2025, Worthington Steel held $89.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. Short-term borrowings were $110.0 million, current maturities of long-term debt were $30.4 million, and long-term debt totaled $41.7 million.
How concentrated is Worthington Steel's business in the automotive sector?
For the quarter ended November 30, 2025, the automotive end market represented 56% of consolidated net sales. The Detroit Three automakers accounted for 36% of net sales, with two largest automotive customers at 15% and 14% of sales, respectively.
What impact did the Sitem Group acquisition have on Worthington Steel's financials?
Worthington Steel, through Tempel Steel, acquired 52% of the Sitem Group. This created a consolidated balance sheet line for Redeemable noncontrolling interest of $98.2 million and introduced a new accounting policy for redeemable noncontrolling interests classified in mezzanine equity.
What were Worthington Steel's operating cash flows for the first six months of fiscal 2026?
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended November 30, 2025 was $93.0 million, driven by net earnings, non-cash charges, and favorable movements in receivables and inventories, partially offset by lower accounts payable.
How many Worthington Steel common shares are outstanding?
As of November 30, 2025, Worthington Steel had 49.9 million common shares outstanding. On January 6, 2026, the number of issued and outstanding common shares was 50,805,635.
