Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.64
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
28.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
WS Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is unknown.
WS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.64
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return62.0%
5Y Total Return73.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,32810Y ago$17,32820Y ago$17,328
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.
WS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
WS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Worthington Steel, Inc. distributes 28.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WS has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 73.3%, with dividends contributing 5.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,328 today.
WS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.1600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.1600 | — | 1.63% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1600 | — | 1.98% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.79% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.92% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 2.60% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 2.40% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.52% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.46% | Sep 27, 2024 |
WS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
28.8% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd WSWorthington Steel, I… | $2.1B | 1.5% | 28.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $35.0B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NUENucor Corporation | $53.3B | 0.9% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.2B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $8.0B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $615M | 6.7% | — | 6 | Unknown |
WS Annual Dividend History (2021–2026)
6 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 29.2% | 3.42x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.64 | — | 4 | $3.11 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.69 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.61 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.42 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WS stock.
How much dividend does WS pay per share?
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WS's next ex-dividend date?
WS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WS's dividend safe?
WS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.8% and FCF payout ratio of +25.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WS increased its dividend?
WS has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does WS pay dividends?
Worthington Steel, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WS five years ago would be worth approximately $17,328 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.