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Worthington Steel, Inc.

S&P 1500

WS/Basic Materials · Steel/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.69%

$0.64 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$37.76P/E211.8MCap1.9BLast update: Aug 12, 2026 at 04:48

Dividend Safety Rating

52/ 100Caution

WS's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 40.8% fcf payout ratio & 16.2% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 376.5% earnings payout ratio & 1.3x interest coverage.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • CFO Payout Ratio: 16.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 28.1Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 376.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Interest Coverage: 1.3xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: -1.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Warning
-1.1%Danger
5.8%Warning
12.8%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

About Worthington Steel, Inc.

Worthington Steel, Inc. is a leading steel processing company based in Columbus, Ohio, known for its role as an independent, intermediate processor of carbon flat-rolled steel. Its primary function is to purchase steel from integrated and mini-mills, then custom-process it in terms of type, length, width, thickness, shape, and surface quality. The company specializes in advanced steel processing capabilities such as pickling, galvanizing, slitting, electrical steel laminations, and the production of tailor welded blanks. Worthington Steel’s products serve a diverse range of industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, energy, and heavy truck manufacturing, making it a crucial link in numerous industrial supply chains. The company has a decades-long history dating back to 1955, marked by innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a commitment to operational excellence and employee engagement. As a standalone public entity since 2023, Worthington Steel prioritizes sustainable innovation and solutions that help drive steel applications forward, reinforcing its significance in the global metals and manufacturing landscape.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.69%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

376.47%

FCF Payout Ratio

40.75%

52-Week Range

$27.22 - $49.17

Dividend History (2016–2025)

WS annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

WS earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

September 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

September 29, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$3,776.00

Annual Income

$64.00

Quarterly Income

$16.00

Monthly Income

$5.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WS's current dividend yield?
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) currently has a dividend yield of 1.69%, based on a stock price of $37.76 and an annual dividend of $0.64.
When is WS's next dividend payment date?
WS's next ex-dividend date is 2026-09-15 and the next payment date is 2026-09-29. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does WS pay in dividends per year?
Worthington Steel, Inc. paid $0.64 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has WS been increasing its dividend?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is WS's dividend safe?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has a payout ratio of 376.47%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 40.75%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is WS's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Worthington Steel, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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