Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Worthington Industries, Inc. (WOR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
35.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
WOR Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
WOR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-0.3%
5Y CAGR3.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return0.3%
5Y Total Return34.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,45210Y ago$27,34620Y ago$51,868
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WOR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
WOR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Worthington Industries, Inc. distributes 35.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WOR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.3% and 5-year CAGR of 3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WOR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 34.5%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,346 today.
WOR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.61
Avg/Payment$0.1805
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 1.40% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 1.56% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 1.25% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +11.8% | 1.10% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.14% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.64% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 1.68% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.79% | Sep 27, 2024 |
WOR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
35.3% payout
Streak
1Y
3.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORWorthington Industri… | $2.7B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $34.4B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.0B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.7B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $2.9B | 1.8% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  AMCRAmcor plc | $17.4B | 7.0% | 1.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  BALLBall Corporation | $15.2B | 1.4% | 24.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ATIATI Inc. | $21.3B | 0.1% | 3.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
WOR Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.92 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.66 | -15.0% | 4 | $2.20 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.78 | 6.8% | 4 | $5.19 | 15.0% | 6.68x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.73 | 8.3% | 4 | $7.44 | 9.8% | 10.23x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.67 | 11.2% | 4 | $13.42 | 5.0% | 19.97x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 4.3% | 4 | $1.41 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.58 | 6.8% | 4 | $2.61 | 22.2% | 4.50x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.54 | 7.3% | 4 | $3.09 | 17.6% | 5.70x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.51 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.15 | 16.0% | 6.23x | 1.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WOR stock.
How much dividend does WOR pay per share?
Worthington Industries, Inc. (WOR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WOR's next ex-dividend date?
WOR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WOR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WOR's dividend safe?
WOR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.3% and FCF payout ratio of +16.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WOR increased its dividend?
WOR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.6%.
How often does WOR pay dividends?
Worthington Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WOR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WOR five years ago would be worth approximately $13,452 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WOR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WOR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.