Worthington Steel (WS) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $39.68, +0.97% vs the prior close of $39.30.
- Volume 457.96K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WS rises 1.0% to $39.68, a 3-month high. Closed at $39.68, +0.97% vs the prior close of $39.30. Day range $39.38–$40.79, opened at $39.61.
WS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — WS rises 1.0% to $39.68, a 3-month high
- Closed at $39.68, +0.97% vs the prior close of $39.30. Day range $39.38–$40.79, opened at $39.61.
- Volume was 457.96K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 346.25K.
- Price is +10.8% vs its 50-day average ($35.83) and +6.2% vs its 200-day average ($37.37).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — WS rises 1.4% to $39.30, a 3-month high
- Closed at $39.30, +1.42% vs the prior close of $38.75. Day range $38.32–$40.18, opened at $39.27.
- Volume was 497.70K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 340.44K.
- Price is +9.9% vs its 50-day average ($35.77) and +5.2% vs its 200-day average ($37.35).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 20.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — WS dips 1.1% to $38.75
- Closed at $38.75, -1.15% vs the prior close of $39.20. Day range $37.69–$38.97, opened at $38.07.
- Volume was 489.40K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 335.99K.
- Price is +8.4% vs its 50-day average ($35.75) and +3.8% vs its 200-day average ($37.33).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WS jumps 3.2% to $39.20, a 3-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.20, +3.19% vs the prior close of $37.99. Day range $36.71–$39.38, opened at $37.95.
- Volume was 436.80K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 330.94K.
- Price is +9.7% vs its 50-day average ($35.73) and +5.0% vs its 200-day average ($37.32).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 20.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
- SEC filings that day: 10-Q.
Oct 12, 2026 — WS jumps 5.4% to $37.99
- Closed at $37.99, +5.38% vs the prior close of $36.05. Day range $35.73–$38.23, opened at $35.81.
- Volume was 373.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 330.38K.
- Price is +6.5% vs its 50-day average ($35.68) and +1.8% vs its 200-day average ($37.31).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WS jumps 4.1% to $36.05 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $36.05, +4.13% vs the prior close of $34.62. Day range $34.62–$36.88, opened at $34.81.
- Volume was 655.40K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 321.17K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($35.64) and -3.3% vs its 200-day average ($37.30).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 26.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WS dips 2.6% to $34.62 on 3.1x normal volume
- Closed at $34.62, -2.64% vs the prior close of $35.56. Day range $33.66–$35.19, opened at $34.65.
- Volume was 953.50K shares, 3.1x its 50-day average of 306.57K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($35.62) and -7.2% vs its 200-day average ($37.30).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 29.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — WS slides 6.9% to $35.56 on 5.0x normal volume
- Closed at $35.56, -6.89% vs the prior close of $38.19. Day range $33.62–$36.72, opened at $36.19.
- Volume was 1.43M shares, 5.0x its 50-day average of 283.62K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -0.2% vs its 50-day average ($35.64) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($37.31).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 27.7% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 6, 2026 — WS dips 2.4% to $38.19 on 2.3x normal volume
- Closed at $38.19, -2.38% vs the prior close of $39.12. Day range $38.19–$40.00, opened at $39.75.
- Volume was 626.30K shares, 2.3x its 50-day average of 275.21K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +7.0% vs its 50-day average ($35.69) and +2.4% vs its 200-day average ($37.31).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WS jumps 5.8% to $39.12, a 3-month high on 2.2x normal volume
- Closed at $39.12, +5.82% vs the prior close of $36.97. Day range $37.05–$39.76, opened at $37.05.
- Volume was 593.50K shares, 2.2x its 50-day average of 267.85K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +9.7% vs its 50-day average ($35.66) and +4.9% vs its 200-day average ($37.30).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 20.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — WS rises 1.8% to $36.97, a 1-month high
- Closed at $36.97, +1.76% vs the prior close of $36.33. Day range $36.60–$37.45, opened at $37.00.
- Volume was 300.70K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 266.12K.
- Price is +3.9% vs its 50-day average ($35.60) and -0.8% vs its 200-day average ($37.28).
- 52-week range $27.22–$49.17; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 24.8% below the 52-week high.
WS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Chiappone Charles M received an award of 5,625 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 22,868
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Davis Mark C received an award of 5,625 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 26,844
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mistretta Nancy G. received an award of 5,625 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 21,018
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Stoe George P received an award of 7,453 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 29,516
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ribeau Sidney A received an award of 5,625 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 84,468
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Blystone John B received an award of 7,086 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 249,043
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Aug 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.73B (prior year $872.90M) (+212.4% vs Aug 31, 2025)
- Net income: -$10.00M (prior year $36.80M) (loss widened vs Aug 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.20 (prior year $0.73) (loss widened vs Aug 31, 2025)
Oct 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Sep 24, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Sep 8, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 19, 2026 · Form 8-K/A — Current report (amended)
Amended current report
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Aug 14, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 14, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-K — Annual report
Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Fiscal year ended May 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $3.44B (prior year $3.09B) (+11.3% vs May 31, 2025)
- Net income: $8.50M (prior year $110.70M) (-92.3% vs May 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.17 (prior year $2.19) (-92.2% vs May 31, 2025)
Things to know before you trade WS
- Last results release: Oct 7, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 25, 2026, Mar 26, 2026, Dec 19, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 6, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.73% (largest 6.9%).
- Liquidity: about 481.73K shares (≈$19.11M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $39.68 vs a range of $27.22–$49.17 (57% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 15, 2026 ($0.16/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 24 sales; latest: Jeffrey R Klingler sold 6,028 shares on Jun 2, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Oct 7, 2026; 8-K Sep 24, 2026.
- Share count: 51.22M shares outstanding (Oct 9, 2026), +0.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills.
WS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 39.61 | 40.79 | 39.38 | 39.68 | 457.96K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 39.27 | 40.18 | 38.32 | 39.30 | 497.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 38.07 | 38.97 | 37.69 | 38.75 | 489.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 37.95 | 39.38 | 36.71 | 39.20 | 436.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 35.81 | 38.23 | 35.73 | 37.99 | 373.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 34.81 | 36.88 | 34.62 | 36.05 | 655.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 34.65 | 35.19 | 33.66 | 34.62 | 953.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 36.19 | 36.72 | 33.62 | 35.56 | 1.43M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 39.75 | 40.00 | 38.19 | 38.19 | 626.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 37.05 | 39.76 | 37.05 | 39.12 | 593.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 37.00 | 37.45 | 36.60 | 36.97 | 300.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 35.15 | 36.33 | 34.43 | 36.33 | 421.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 36.05 | 36.10 | 35.18 | 35.23 | 385.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 36.96 | 37.26 | 35.06 | 35.64 | 393.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 35.66 | 36.92 | 35.40 | 36.87 | 325.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 35.38 | 36.44 | 35.17 | 36.26 | 196.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 34.59 | 36.70 | 34.49 | 35.48 | 355.80K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 34.32 | 35.05 | 33.57 | 34.71 | 224.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 33.41 | 35.03 | 33.33 | 34.90 | 344.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 33.48 | 33.86 | 32.90 | 33.34 | 173.10K |
About Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel (WS) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills”. Its business address is in COLUMBUS, OH. State of incorporation: OH. Fiscal year ends May 31. SEC CIK 1968487.
WS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John B Blystone | Executive Chairman | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Jon J Bowsher | Director | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Geoffrey G Gilmore | President and CEO | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Scott J Kelly | Director | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Mary Fackler Schiavo | Director | Jan 26, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy A Adams | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 8, 2026 |
| John B Blystone | Executive Chairman | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Geoffrey G Gilmore | President and CEO | Jul 8, 2026 |
| George John Iii Ganem | CEO Americas Kloeckner Metals | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Joseph Heuer | General Counsel | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Gwen Joseph | Corporate Controller | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jeffrey R Klingler | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Guido Kerkhoff | CEO Kloeckner & Co. SE | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Clifford Larivey | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 6,028 | $44.53 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 14,008 | $43.52 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 6,028 | $44.53 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 14,008 | $43.52 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 6,028 | $44.53 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 14,008 | $43.52 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 6,028 | $44.53 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jeffrey R Klingler | Sale | 14,008 | $43.52 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,100 | $41.70 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,267 | $42.77 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,100 | $41.70 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,267 | $42.77 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,100 | $41.70 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,267 | $42.77 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Timothy A Adams | Sale | 1,100 | $41.70 |
WS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | $3.44B | $8.50M | 0.17 | $201.20M |
| May 31, 2025 | $3.09B | $110.70M | 2.19 | $230.30M |
| May 31, 2024 | $3.43B | $154.70M | 3.11 | $199.50M |
| May 31, 2023 | $3.61B | $87.10M | 1.77 | $315.00M |
| May 31, 2022 | $4.07B | $180.40M | 3.66 | $39.50M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $6.02B, total liabilities $4.32B, cash $248.20M (as of Aug 31, 2026).
WS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.56 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.83 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.79 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.33 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.46 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $32.03 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.18 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.10 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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