WS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield
WS has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.
Yield 12m
2.64%
Dividends per Share 12m
0.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-13.40%
Overall Dividend Rating
16.89%
Yield on Cost 5y
3.30%
Payout Ratio
30.9%
Payout Frequency 12m
5
Payout Consistency
100.0%
Total Return 12m: -17.32%
Total Return 5y: 23.12%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6,233 M | 8.75% | 26.1% |
| CIA | 1,644 M | 9.90% | 19.3% |
| VK | 4,553 M | 9.63% | 16.3% |
| LIF | 1,287 M | 8.19% | 14.5% |
| SXC | 626 M | 6.0% | 17.7% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (5y CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | 1,900 M | 159% | 61.8% |
| RYI | 663 M | 46.0% | 100% |
| HCC | 2,701 M | 32.6% | 62.6% |
| ALLEI | 1,791 M | 19.5% | 100% |
| STLD | 19,422 M | 13.0% | 98.7% |
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WS Dividend History: Last 7 Payments (USD) as of August 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | N/A |
| 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
What is the Dividend Yield of WS?
As of August 2025, WS`s dividend yield is 2.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 29.82.Does WS pay a dividend?
As of August 2025, WS paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-12 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 2025-09-12.Will WS pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Worthington Steel (WS) is 2025-09-12.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WS?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Worthington Steel (WS) is 2025-09-12.What is the Dividend Growth of WS?
WS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -13.40% per year.
Negative growth: WS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of WS?
WS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.30%. If you bought WS's shares at 24.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.30% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of WS?
WS Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
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 2.64% 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 30.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of WS?
WS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 16.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.