Why Worthington Steel Shares Are Skyrocketing Friday
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE:WS) shares surged after reporting Q3 fiscal 2024 earnings of 99 cents per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations of 84 cents. Revenues reached $805.80 million, beating forecasts of $700.50 million, with a 3% year-over-year increase. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on June 28, 2024. The stock price jumped 24.7% to $39.79.

March 22, 2024 | 4:27 pm
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Worthington Steel reported higher-than-expected Q3 fiscal 2024 earnings and revenue, leading to a significant stock price increase. The company also declared a quarterly dividend.
The positive earnings and revenue report significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, demonstrating strong financial health and operational efficiency. The announcement of a quarterly dividend further supports investor confidence, contributing to the stock's sharp rise. The combination of exceeding earnings expectations, revenue growth, and dividend payments typically results in positive short-term stock price movement.
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