BlackRock (WS) reports 4.97M shares, 9.96% stake in Worthington Steel (WS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 4,973,243 shares of Worthington Steel Inc common stock, representing 9.96% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power for 4,920,877 shares and sole dispositive power for 4,973,243 shares, reported by BlackRock's Reporting Business Units.

The Schedule 13G/A clarifies ownership attribution among BlackRock business units and states that various third parties may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds; no other single person is identified as holding more than 5% of Worthington Steel common stock.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake reported: 4.97M shares (9.96%); voting and dispositive powers disclosed.

BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A lists 4,973,243 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with 4,920,877 shares carrying sole voting power. The filing attributes holdings to Reporting Business Units consistent with SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Institutional ownership near 10% can influence liquidity and stewardship activity; subsequent Form 13D/13G amendments or proxy disclosures would show any change in intent or active engagement.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Disclosure clarifies voting/dispositive authorities and intermediary attribution.

The filing explains that holdings are reported on behalf of BlackRock Reporting Business Units and notes that various persons may have dividend or sale rights. It identifies no single third party with >5% ownership.

Watch for future amendments if voting position or intent changes; current filing reads as a passive institutional disclosure.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 4,973,243 shares Percent of class: 9.96% Sole voting power: 4,920,877 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 4,973,243 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 9.96% Percent of Worthington Steel common stock as reported

Sole voting power 4,920,877 shares Number with sole power to vote (Item 4(i))

Sole dispositive power 4,973,243 shares Number with sole power to dispose (Item 4(iii))

Reporting form Schedule 13G/A Form type filed for passive institutional ownership disclosure

CUSIP 982104101 Worthington Steel common stock identifier

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units, Schedule 13G/A

4 terms

beneficially owned regulatory

"This reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4973243"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units other

"reported by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"form_type: SCHEDULE 13G/A"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

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FAQ

What stake does BlackRock hold in Worthington Steel (WS)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 4,973,243 shares, equal to 9.96% of Worthington Steel common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes holdings to BlackRock's Reporting Business Units and discloses voting and dispositive powers.

How much voting power does BlackRock report for WS shares?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 4,920,877 shares of Worthington Steel common stock. The Schedule 13G/A separates sole voting power from dispositive power in its Item 4 disclosures.

Does BlackRock report the right to sell or dispose of WS shares?

Yes. The filing shows sole dispositive power for 4,973,243 shares, indicating the Reporting Business Units have authority to direct disposition of those shares as of the stated reporting date.

Are other persons identified as owning more than 5% of WS?

The filing states that various persons may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but it explicitly says no single person's interest exceeds 5% of Worthington Steel common shares in the reported list.

What does the Schedule 13G/A attribution to Reporting Business Units mean?

It means the disclosed shares are aggregated across BlackRock business units that manage the securities together, per SEC Release No. 34-39538. Some BlackRock units' holdings are excluded when disaggregated under that release.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

WORTHINGTON STEEL INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

982104101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 982104101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,920,877.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,973,243.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,973,243.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.96 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WORTHINGTON STEEL INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 100 W. OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD COLUMBUS OH 43085
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 982104101
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4973243
(b)	Percent of class: 9.96 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4920877
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4973243
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7