Worthington Steel Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Worthington Steel (NYSE: ws) is a publicly traded steel company in the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills sector. The company has a market capitalization of $1.5B, ranking #2,432 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
ws stock has gained 16.8% over the past year, placing it at #1,644 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $30.25.
On a trailing twelve-month basis, Worthington Steel reported revenue of $3.1B with net income of $110.7M and diluted earnings per share of $2.19. The company operates at a net profit margin of 3.6%.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of ws stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Worthington Steel (ws) stock last traded at $30.25. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 16.8%, ranking #782 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $1.5B, ws is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 49.9M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Worthington Steel has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 5 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 5 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, dividends, acquisition, conferences, earnings date. View all ws news →
SEC Filings
Worthington Steel has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 8-K, 1 Form 4, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A. The most recent filing was submitted on March 31, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all ws SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at Worthington Steel over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
Worthington Steel generated $3.1B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 12.6% gross margin, operating income reached $147.0M (4.8% operating margin), and net income was $110.7M, reflecting a 3.6% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $2.19. The company generated $230.3M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.66, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
Upcoming Events
Dividend record date
Dividend payable date
Kloeckner acquisition completion
Acquisition closing expected
Acquisition completion expected
Bradley BDL completion
NE Reservoir pump completion
Capers Ridge pump completion
Series 2026 mandatory tender
Worthington Steel has 9 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Dividend record date", is scheduled for June 12, 2026 (in 67 days). 3 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the ws stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Worthington Steel (ws) currently stands at 1.4 million shares, up 16.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 4.6% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 55.5%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 5.3 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Worthington Steel (ws) currently stands at 5.3 days, up 36.1% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 48.6% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.3 to 6.2 days.
ws Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Worthington Steel (ws) operates in the Steel industry within the broader Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, ws ranks #1,022 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,967 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing ws often look at related companies in the same sector, including Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID), Metallus (MTUS), Radius Health Inc (RDUS), Algoma Steel Grp (ASTL), and NWPX Infrastructure Inc (NWPX). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate ws's relative position within its industry.