WS
Worthington Steel
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: WS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.78%
Payout ratio: 26.1%
Worthington Steel's most recent dividend of $0.16 per share was on Jun 12, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $0.64 per share, the stock yields 1.78%.
WS dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Worthington Steel Dividend yield
WS has a dividend yield of 1.78% which is above the industry and its peers average but below the Basic Materials sector average. But compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 1.84%, Worthington Steel's dividend yield is only 3.3% lower.
WS Dividend history
Worthington Steel has a history of paying dividends since 2024. Our records of WS show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. However since the stock price has gone up by 13% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 11%.
Worthington Steel Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.16 | 1.47% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.16 | 1.98% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.16 | 1.79% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.16 | 1.92% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.16 | 2.6% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.16 | 2.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.52% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.46% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.08% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.16 | 0.53% |
Worthington Steel dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WS has a payout ratio of 26.1% which is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Basic Materials sector average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 28.9%, Worthington Steel's payout ratio is 10% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS Worthington Steel Inc. | 1.78% | $0.64 | 26.1% |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 1.2% | $4.9 | 31.8% |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 1.1% | $0.76 | 14.2% |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 0.9% | $2.23 | 22.1% |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 0.83% | $2.06 | 22% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Worthington Steel pay a dividend?
Yes, Worthington Steel has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. WS has been paying dividends since 2024.
When was WS's last dividend?
Worthington Steel's last regular dividend was on Jun 12, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.16 per share.
How much dividend does Worthington Steel pay (per share)?
WS has paid dividend of $0.64 per share in the last year.
What is Worthington Steel's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Worthington Steel is 1.78%.
How often does Worthington Steel pay dividends?
Worthington Steel has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Worthington Steel's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Worthington Steel is 26.1%.
Does Worthington Steel pay a good dividend?
Worthington Steel's dividend yield is similar to the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.