Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Stock Forecast
WS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $46.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $28.10 – $48.69
WS analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.38 | +121.0% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.27 | +129.6% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.85 | $3.85 | $3.85 | $2.23 | +72.7% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.65 | $4.65 | $4.65 | $3.85 | +20.8% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $2.82B | $2.82B | $2.82B | +223.6% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $2.75B | $2.75B | $2.75B | +257.1% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $11.35B | $11.35B | $11.35B | +229.5% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $10.81B | $10.81B | $10.81B | −4.7% | 1 |
WS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WS revenue: reported and forecast
WS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $0.48 | $1.14 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.84 | +75.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $0.53 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.62 | +17.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.55 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $0.00 | $3.85 | +51.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.00 | $4.87 | $4.87 | $0.00 | $4.65 | — | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WS beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from WS
2 analysts cover Worthington Steel; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $46.00, 15.9% above the latest close of $39.68. Analysts expect earnings of $3.85 per share for FY2027, +72.7% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $4.65 per share on revenue of $10.8 billion. Worthington Steel beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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WS forecast FAQ
What is Worthington Steel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Worthington Steel is $46.00, 15.9% above the latest close of $39.68.
Is Worthington Steel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Worthington Steel, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Worthington Steel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.85 per share for FY2027 (range $3.85 to $3.85); for FY2028 the estimate is $4.65.
What is Worthington Steel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $11.3 billion, growth of 229.5%; for FY2028 it is $10.8 billion.
Does Worthington Steel usually beat earnings estimates?
Worthington Steel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.