NYSE$WOR
Worthington Enterprises Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Worthington's Q3 2021 earnings were reported, featuring record earnings per share driven by strong performance in Steel Processing and solid results from Pressure Cylinders and joint ventures.
Worthington Industries reported Q3 2021 net sales of $759.1 million and net earnings of $67.6 million, or $1.27 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by healthy demand across major end markets, inventory holding gains, and lower manufacturing costs.
- Net sales decreased slightly by 1% year-over-year to $759.1 million.
- Net earnings significantly increased to $67.6 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, compared to $15.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.
- Gross margin increased by $48.6 million to $164.1 million, primarily due to improved direct spreads in Steel Processing.
- Operating income increased by $51.2 million to $49.8 million, with adjusted operating income up $44.9 million to $77.2 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Worthington · Revenue · Quarterly
$759M
Revenue by segment
Worthington · $271M total across 2 segments · Q2 2024
- Consumer Products$148M-3.9%54.6%
- Building Products$123M-13.4%45.4%
Forward guidance
Worthington's businesses are performing well, and the company is well-positioned moving forward despite challenges such as a tight steel market, semi-conductor shortages, extreme weather, and COVID-related production issues.
Tailwinds
- Businesses are performing well.
- Strategic acquisitions and divestitures have been completed.
- Teams are exceptional and will continue to navigate challenges.
- The company is driving its business to new heights.
- Well positioned moving forward.
Headwinds
- Facing a tight steel market.
- Experiencing semi-conductor shortages impacting automotive customers.
- Dealing with extreme weather conditions.
- Continuing to face COVID related production issues.
- Some challenges will persist.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.8%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
30 / 68 earnings
Positive
+23.8%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-22.3%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -5.6% | +1.8% | — | |
| Q2 2026 | -2.3% | -6.2% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | -11.8% | -9.2% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | +2.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +23.8% | +20.3% | +19.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +8.9% | +5.4% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.0% | -8.3% | -13.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.5% | -7.7% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.5% | -0.9% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.7% | -0.1% | -5.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -10.0% | -9.6% | -11.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +10.5% | +11.3% | +18.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +18.0% | +18.5% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.5% | -3.7% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -22.3% | -8.1% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +14.8% | +13.8% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -13.6% | -17.7% | -13.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.1% | -0.5% | +14.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.4% | -0.8% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.3% | +2.6% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.9% | +3.4% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.5% | -6.4% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.6% | +8.6% | +34.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.1% | +6.7% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.3% | +15.9% | +4.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +10.0% | +8.1% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | -4.8% | -2.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.6% | +8.3% | +9.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.4% | -6.3% | +8.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.7% | -5.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -8.9% | -5.4% | -13.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -9.3% | -6.8% | +0.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.4% | -0.6% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.4% | +1.7% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.3% | -7.4% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.3% | +3.8% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -8.5% | -11.9% | -13.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.8% | -11.0% | -15.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.7% | +8.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +14.5% | +13.7% | +19.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +15.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -15.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +16.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.4% | — | — |
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