Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure6 years of earnings data (2021–2026) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Earnings Overview
As of July 7, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $17M, reflecting -84.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.34 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, WS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -36.6%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $180M in fiscal 2022.
Worthington Steel, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 11.7%, operating margin of 3.1%, and net margin of 0.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including STLD ($1.37B net income, 6.5% margin), NUE ($2.33B net income, 5.4% margin), RS ($806M net income, 5.2% margin), WS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare WS vs STLD →
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WS Historical Earnings Data (2021–2026)
6 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17M | -84.4% | $105M | $0.35 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $111M | -28.4% | $147M | $2.19 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $155M | +77.6% | $195M | $3.11 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $87M | -51.7% | $120M | $1.77 | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $180M | +5.5% | $227M | $3.66 | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $171M | - | $222M | $3.42 | 8.0% | 10.4% |
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WS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WS stock.
What is WS earnings per share (EPS)?
WS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.34, reflecting -84.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -36.6%. Complete EPS history from 2021 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Worthington Steel, Inc.'s net income?
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) trailing twelve-month net income is $17M as of 2026. Earnings declined -84.0% year-over-year. Worthington Steel, Inc. has been profitable for 6 consecutive years.
Is WS profitable?
Yes, WS is profitable with a TTM net income of $17M and a net profit margin of +0.5%. Worthington Steel, Inc. has generated profits for 6 consecutive years.
What is WS's earnings growth rate?
WS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -84.0%, 3-Year: -41.7%, 5-Year: -36.6%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2021 to 2026.
What are WS's profit margins?
Worthington Steel, Inc. net profit margin is +0.5%, operating margin is +3.1%, and gross margin is +11.7%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +1.4%.
Is WS growing earnings?
WS earnings are declining — EPS fell -84.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $17M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -36.6%.
What was WS's best earnings year?
Worthington Steel, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $180M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 2021 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were WS's earnings last quarter?
WS's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $-49M with diluted EPS of $-0.98. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.