WS Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with WS's current 1.63% yield.
Dividend Yield: 1.63%
Annual Dividend: $0.64 per share
Share Price: $40.05
Payout Ratio: 376.5% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see FAQ below)
WS DRIP Calculator
Model WS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WS's current dividend yield?
- WS (Worthington Steel, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $163 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much WS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from WS at its current yield of 1.63%, you would need approximately $736,196 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does WS pay monthly dividends?
- No, WS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is WS's dividend safe?
- WS's 376.5% payout ratio is based on trailing earnings, which appear unusually depressed relative to the company's historical profitability. A single year of earnings can produce an unusually high payout ratio that may not reflect the dividend's long-term sustainability. For established dividend payers, free cash flow coverage and forward earnings estimates are often more meaningful indicators of dividend safety than a single year of trailing EPS.
- What is WS's dividend growth rate?
- We don't have enough historical data to calculate a reliable dividend growth rate for WS. You can set a custom growth rate in the calculator above.
See full dividend history and analysis on the WS dividend page.