Worthington Enterprises, Inc. designs and manufactures metal products across building products, consumer products, and sustainable energy solutions. The fiscal fourth quarter, which ended May 31, 2026, represents the final period of the company’s fiscal year and provides a comprehensive view of full-year performance. Earnings reports like this one help investors assess operational efficiency, demand trends in key end markets, and management’s ability to execute on strategic initiatives amid fluctuating commodity prices and economic conditions.
Worthington Enterprises released its fiscal fourth quarter 2026 results after market close on June 23, 2026. Revenue totaled $371.5 million, representing a 16.9% year-over-year increase but falling short of Wall Street estimates around $386.5 million. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.97 missed consensus expectations of $1.04 to $1.06. Adjusted EBITDA reached $83.5 million with a margin of 22.5%. The operating margin improved significantly to 6.2% from negative territory in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow margin remained stable at 14.8%. The results reflect solid top-line growth alongside pressures on profitability relative to forecasts. From what I see, the revenue beat on a year-over-year basis stands out even with the miss versus expectations.
Following the release, investor attention turned to how the company’s results compared with expectations and what management shared about the outlook. Historical patterns show mixed post-earnings moves for the stock, with some quarters seeing initial declines despite underlying business progress. Sentiment heading into the report had centered on revenue growth potential from acquisitions and organic gains, tempered by broader industrial sector volatility. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how WOR compares to others in the industry.
Investors will focus on management’s commentary regarding fiscal 2027 guidance and any updates on capital allocation priorities, including dividend policy and potential acquisitions. Demand trends in building products and sustainable energy solutions remain important indicators, as do input cost pressures from steel and other raw materials.
Operational execution on facility modernization projects and their impact on free cash flow will also draw scrutiny in coming quarters. Broader economic factors, including housing market activity and industrial production levels, could influence near-term results.
Additionally, any updates on working capital management and margin expansion initiatives will help clarify the path forward. Monitoring these elements provides context for assessing the company’s positioning beyond the most recent quarter. One thing that stands out is how steady free cash flow margins could support ongoing initiatives even if near-term profitability faces some pressure.
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Disclaimers and LimitationsThe 50-day moving average for WOR moved above the 200-day moving average on June 12, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 49 cases where WOR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WOR advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
WOR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 208 cases where WOR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for WOR moved out of overbought territory on June 23, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 35 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 35 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WOR as a result. In of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WOR turned negative on June 24, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 41 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 41 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
WOR moved below its 50-day moving average on June 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for WOR crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 07, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WOR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.603) is normal, around the industry mean (3.563). P/E Ratio (17.283) is within average values for comparable stocks, (35.441). WOR's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.132). Dividend Yield (0.014) settles around the average of (0.014) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.953) is also within normal values, averaging (4252.210).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WOR’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a developer of flat-rolled steels
Industry MetalFabrication