WS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

WS has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.18%
Payout Ratio 25.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.33%
Payout FCF 44.8%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 29.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 71,502 M 12.7% 13.9%
VK 4,653 M 9.78% 18.0%
TX 8,451 M 8.83% 14.1%
SXC 665 M 6.08% 13.0%
APAM 2,682 M 7.19% 7.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 904 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 665 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 26,810 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Steel

STLD
Steel Dynamics
1.45% Yield
MSB
Mesabi Trust
4.18% Yield

WS Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-03-27 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-26 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.44%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.48%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.64%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.61%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.37%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.49%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.54%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.53%

WS Dividend FAQ

Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE: WS) is a U.S.-based steel processor that manufactures carbon flat-rolled steel, tailor-welded blanks (including aluminum-based), and precision-stampings for automotive, construction, machinery, heavy-truck, agricultural, and energy applications. The company was incorporated in 2023 and operates out of Columbus, Ohio.

What is the Dividend Yield of WS?

As of February 2026, WS`s dividend yield is 2.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 44.41.

Does WS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WS paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does WS pay dividends?

WS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

WS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WS for the next 4 payments are between 0.16 (+0.0%) and 0.16 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Worthington Steel (WS) is 2026-03-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Worthington Steel (WS) is 2026-03-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of WS?

WS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of WS?

WS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.33%. If you bought WS's shares at 24.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WS?

WS Payout Consistency is 98.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Worthington Steel has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WS have a good Dividend Yield?

WS`s 2.18% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WS is 25.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WS?

WS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 29.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WS's Outstanding Shares?

Worthington Steel's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2022 49,000,000
2023 49,000,000
2024 50,000,000 +2.04%
2025 51,000,000 +2%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23