Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Stock Price & Analysis
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) closed at USD 39.3 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.42% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 38.75; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 38.32–40.18 on volume of 497,710 shares. Market capitalization is $1.97B, with a 52-week range of USD 27.22–49.17 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (WS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $5.30B, net income -$38.3M (-0.7% margin), free cash flow $46.7M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 46 (range 46–46).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +33.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +86.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-16, EPS estimate USD 0.84, revenue estimate $2.82B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WS)
| USD | FY2024 | FY2024 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.07B | $3.61B | $3.43B | $3.09B | $3.44B | $5.30B |
| Gross profit | $396M | $337M | $440M | $389M | $403M | — |
| Operating income | $227M | $120M | $195M | $147M | -$1.4M | $6.3M |
| Net income | $180M | $87.1M | $155M | $111M | $8.5M | -$38.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.66 | $1.77 | $3.11 | $2.19 | $0.17 | — |
| Free cash flow | $3.1M | $270M | $96.1M | $99.9M | $80.0M | $46.7M |
| Gross margin | 9.7% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% | 11.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Net margin | 4.4% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0.2% | -0.7% |
| Revenue growth | — | -11.3% | -4.9% | -9.8% | +11.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $20.1M | $32.7M | $40.2M | $38.0M | $84.6M | — |
| Total debt | — | $20.0M | $0K | $2.3M | $71.4M | — |
Fiscal years end May. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (WS)
P/S 0.4x · EV/EBITDA 34.5x · EV/Sales 0.6x · P/FCF 42.1x · P/B 1.9x · FCF yield 2.37% · Earnings yield -1.95% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.66% · Net debt $1.42B · EV $3.39B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: May 2026 252.1x, May 2025 11.4x, May 2024 10.6x.
Analysts (WS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 46 (low 46, high 46).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2023-11-27) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +33.1% | +86.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +33.2% | +24.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Max drawdown | -42.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -50.0% (Nov 2024→Mar 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.3 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.42% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 38.75 |
| Open | USD 39.27 |
| Day Range | USD 38.32 – 40.18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 27.22 – 49.17 |
| Volume | 497,710 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.97B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WS)
Nexqual's technical model rates WS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.77) |
| MACD | 0.93 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WS)
Wall Street analysts rate WS "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 46 (range USD 46–46), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 46 |
| High Target | USD 46 |
| Low Target | USD 46 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-16 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.84 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.82B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 0.57 vs est 1.16 ▼ miss |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 0.38 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WS)
| Total Revenue | $5.30B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +212.40% |
| Gross Margin | +10.37% |
| Operating Margin | +2.75% |
| Profit Margin | -0.72% |
| ROE | -3.40% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.53 |
| Current Ratio | 1.81 |
| Total Cash | $248.20M |
| Total Debt | $2.59B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended May 2026, SEC 10-K) | $80.00M (2.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WS)
Nexqual rates Worthington Steel, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 10%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $248M cash vs $2.59B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $80M (FY ended May 2026, 10-K), slim 2.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -3%, ROA 2.5% |
Ownership (WS)
| Insider Ownership | +36.53% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +57.52% |
| Shares Outstanding | 50.07M |
| Float | 45.15M |
| Short % of Float | +6.61% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (WS)
Worthington Steel, Inc. is led by Geoffrey G. Gilmore (age 53), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Geoffrey G. Gilmore (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | John B. Blystone (age 71) |
| VP & CFO | Timothy A. Adams (age 60) |
| Executive VP & COO | Jeffrey R. Klingler (age 53) |
| President of Flat-Roll Steel Processing | Clifford J. Larivey (age 51) |
Major Backers & Investors (WS)
Notable institutional backers of Worthington Steel, Inc. include T. Rowe Price, Alliancebernstein L.P., Fisher Asset Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | 3.28% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 1.84% |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.25% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.21% |
| American Century ETF Trust-Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 0.91% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.53% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.55% |
| State Street | 5.6% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.01% |
| Geode Capital | 1.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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