NYSE$WOR
Worthington Enterprises Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Worthington's Q4 2021 earnings were reported, marking a record quarter driven by increased volumes, higher steel prices, and strategic actions.
Worthington Industries reported a record fourth quarter, with earnings per share of $2.15, or $2.33 excluding net pretax charges. Net sales reached $978 million, up significantly from the prior year, driven by increased volumes and higher steel prices. Adjusted EBITDA was a record $186 million for the quarter and $483 million for the fiscal year.
- Q4 earnings per share were $2.15, or $2.33 excluding charges related to divestitures.
- Net sales increased to $978 million, driven by higher volumes and steel prices.
- Gross profit increased to $226 million, with a gross margin of 23.1%.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $186 million for the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Worthington · Revenue · Quarterly
$978M
Revenue by segment
Worthington · $323M total across 1 segment · Q4 2021
- Consumer Products$323M+14.1%100.0%
Forward guidance
The company is well-positioned to continue creating value for shareholders in fiscal '22 and beyond, with a focus on innovation, M&A, and leveraging the transformation playbook to achieve above-market growth rates and increase return on capital. Supply chains continue to be constrained, but overall demand levels and backlogs are quite good across almost all major markets.
Tailwinds
- Demand levels and backlogs are quite good across almost all major markets.
- Proactively raising prices in downstream manufacturing businesses to offset increased raw material costs.
- Focus shifted to accelerating innovation and M&A growth initiatives across the portfolio.
- Strong balance sheet recently supplemented by the exceptional return generated on investment in Nikola Corporation.
- Well positioned to continue creating value for shareholders in fiscal '22 and beyond.
Headwinds
- Steel supply shortages.
- Semiconductor slowdowns.
- Labor availability.
- Supply chains continue to be constrained.
- U.S. steel market remains tight, and teams and customers continue to face unprecedented market conditions.
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 Q4 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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