WS Dividend History & Yield
Worthington Steel, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.16 | $16.00 | Declared |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.16 | $16.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 231 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.16 | $16.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 322 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.16 | $16.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.64 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,875 | $76,594 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,375 | $382,969 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,750 | $765,937 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.57%. $10,000 in WS would currently pay about $157 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | — | $0.16 | — |
WS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to WS's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WS scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Worthington Steel, Inc.
Worthington Steel, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel processor in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company offers carbon flat-rolled steel processing services, including pickling, specialty re-rolling, hot dip galvanizing, blanking, slitting, and cutting-to-length; laser welded solutions; precision magnetic steel laminations for the automotive, industrial motor, generator, and transformer industries; tailor and aluminum tailor welded blanks; steel toll processing services for steel mills, large end-users, and service centers; and automotive and electrical steel lamination stampings.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Steel. First dividend on our records: Mar 13, 2024. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WS dividend FAQ
When is WS's next ex-dividend date?
WS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 49 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.16 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does WS pay dividends?
WS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.16 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is WS's dividend yield?
WS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.57%, based on $0.64 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.64 per share, is 1.57%.
How much does WS pay per share?
WS pays about $0.16 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.64 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $64.00 a year.
Has WS grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +0.0%.
How many shares of WS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.57%, you would need about 1,875 shares of WS (roughly $76,594 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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