WS Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how WS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WS sees a -2.15% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.46% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.83%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
WS Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
739.00M
-8.54%
-11.39%
Gross Margin
10.83%
45.37%
-10.05%
Operating Margin
2.56%
241.33%
-50.77%
Net Margin
2.18%
938.46%
-43.52%
EPS
0.25
308.33%
-55.36%
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WS Earnings Analysis
Worthington Steel, Inc. Corporation (WS.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
EBITDA Increase Quarter-over-Quarter: In the second quarter, we generated adjusted EBITDA of $30.6 million compared with $23 million in the prior year quarter.
Earnings Per Share Improvement: Earnings per share came in at $0.25 versus a loss of $0.12 per share in the same period last year.
Leadership Appointment Announcement: We named Cliff Larivee, President of Flat-Roll Steel Processing, strengthening our partnerships with customers and suppliers.
Increased Capital Expenditures Estimate: We expect capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 to be approximately $125 million versus our previous estimate of $110 million.
Net Debt Position: We ended the quarter with $52 million of cash and our ABL debt at November 30 was $115 million, resulting in net debt of $63 million.
Negative
Earnings Improvement: Earnings reported at $12.8 million or $0.25 per share compared to a $6 million loss or $0.12 per share in the prior year quarter.
Quarterly Net Sales Decline: Net sales in the quarter were $739 million, down $69 million or 9% from the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower direct volumes and lower direct market pricing.
Quarterly Shipping Volume Decline: Shipping approximately 936,000 tons during the quarter, which was down 3% compared with the prior year quarter.
Sales Volume Decline: Direct sales volume was down 5% over the prior year quarter with shipments down in most markets.
SG&A Cost Increase: SG&A increased $7 million over the prior year second quarter, primarily due to incremental costs associated with being a standalone company.
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WS Earning Call Sentiment
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call presents mixed signals: positive EPS and EBITDA growth, yet declining net sales and shipments. The cautious optimism in the automotive sector and regulatory growth in heavy trucks are offset by risks like customer bankruptcy and increased SG&A expenses. The Q&A reveals concerns about bad debt and professional fees, but management remains optimistic about industry health. The dividend remains stable, but no share repurchase program is announced. Overall, the sentiment is balanced, leading to a neutral stock price prediction.
