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Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.68Last Year’s EPS
0.77Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: materially positive strategic progress (completion of the Klöckner acquisition, clear synergy targets, expanded product mix and scale, operational improvements, AI deployments, and several end-market share gains) alongside near-term financial pressures (a large $94.5M electrical steel impairment, a reported net loss for the quarter, lower adjusted EBIT and EPS, declines in toll volumes and some end markets, and transaction-related costs). Management emphasized cash generation, liquidity, and a disciplined integration plan, but acknowledged volatility and integration execution risk.Company Guidance
Completion of Klöckner Acquisition and Strategic Scale Expansion
Completed purchase of a majority (~62%) interest in Klöckner on June 3; largest acquisition in company history. Expands product mix (aluminum, stainless, long products, plate, fabrication), geographic footprint, and end-market diversification. Raised more than $1.0 billion of new capital to support the transaction. Management targets $150 million of run-rate EBITDA synergies plus an additional ~$150 million of working capital opportunities, with roughly a 50/50 split between year one and year two, and a plan to cut debt roughly in half in the same period.
Revenue Growth
Net sales increased 12% year-over-year to $929.2 million in the fourth quarter.
Profitability (Adjusted Metrics)
Reported adjusted EBITDA of $75.2 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.74 for the quarter (non-GAAP).
Operational Improvements and Lean Transformation
Applied lean flow principles at Bowling Green (after Delta), converting to a pull-and-replenish model that delivered about a 37% reduction in inventory while maintaining 100% on-time delivery and freeing floor space; packaging lessons into a scalable operating model for wider deployment.
AI Adoption and Order Automation
Deployed an AI agent at Spartan Steel Coating to automate highly variable customer order processing; testing achieved >90% accuracy with expected deployment later in the quarter, improving scalability and reducing manual effort.
Direct Volume and End-Market Wins
Direct sales volume increased 3% year-over-year and made up 65% of mix (vs. 60% prior year). Direct shipments to automotive rose 5%; energy volumes up 24% due to new solar program wins; agriculture volumes up 11% due to OEM demand and share gains.
Cash Generation and Liquidity Signals
Cash flow from operations was $45 million for the quarter; free cash flow was $8 million for the quarter and $80 million on a trailing 12-month basis. Capital expenditures were $37.1 million in the quarter; legacy Worthington Steel expects ~ $60 million capex for fiscal 2027. Announced quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share.
Customer and Employee Recognition
Earned John Deere partner level supplier rating for the 14th consecutive year; recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for 2025 (fourth time, third consecutive); selected as a Top Workplace in Central Ohio for the 14th consecutive year.
WS Earnings History
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WS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 24, 2026 | $39.62 | $36.83 | -7.04% |
Mar 25, 2026 | $34.88 | $29.68 | -14.91% |
Dec 17, 2025 | $35.62 | $35.72 | +0.28% |
Sep 24, 2025 | $33.53 | $28.75 | -14.25% |
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Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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WS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q1) is 0.68.