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Worthington Steel, Inc.

WS

Basic Materials · Steel · Stock · quarterly payer

$39.68

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Forward Yield

1.61%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Payout Ratio

376%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Dec 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a forward dividend yield of 1.61%, based on an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and a share price of $39.68.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (63 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • WS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • WS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026, with payment on Dec 28, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WS pays out 376% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WS's 1.61% yield is 19% below its five-year average yield of 2.00%.
  • Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 11 payments on record since 2024. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
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SmarterDividends, "WS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WS

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) yields 1.61% ($0.64 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (63/100).

Is WS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.61% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (376%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.61%
Payout Ratio
376%
Annual Dividend
$0.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 14, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
2.23
Market Cap
$2.0B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$27.22 – $49.17
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
No

WS dividend raises and cuts

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 11 payments on record since 2024. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every WS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
WS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.61% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is WS's dividend safe?

WS has a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is WS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WS screens as "yes, with caveats". Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.61% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will WS cut its dividend?

WS earns a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WS pay a dividend?

Yes. Worthington Steel, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.64 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.61%.

What is WS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WS's forward dividend yield is 1.61%, based on a $0.64 annual dividend and a $39.68 share price.

What is WS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WS pays $0.64 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WS's payout ratio is 376% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has WS grown its dividend?

WS does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next WS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for WS is Dec 14, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.64 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.00
Annual$64.00
Monthly avg$5.33

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