Recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) detail significant stock transactions involving Clifford Larivey, President Flat Rolled Stl Proc at Worthington Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ:WS). On May 22, 2026, Mr. Larivey completed a sale of 11,105 common shares of the company's stock, totaling $445,249 in value.
The divestiture involved multiple sales at varied prices, ranging from $40.00 to $40.41 per share. The weighted average price for these sold shares was calculated at $40.0945. Following the disposition of these holdings, Mr. Larivey's direct ownership stake in Worthington Steel comprised 64,308 common shares.
It is worth noting that since this sale, the stock has appreciated to $42.28, representing a substantial 60% return over the past year. Independent analysis from InvestingPro suggests that WS currently trades above its calculated Fair Value, classifying it as an overvalued stock among comparable listings. Despite this valuation note, the platform's Financial Health Score rates the company as “GOOD,” citing particularly strong price momentum metrics.
Complementing the sale activity, Mr. Larivey also executed multiple acquisitions on the same day by exercising non-qualified stock options. These transactions allowed him to acquire a total of 4,929 common shares for an aggregate value of $109,451. The exercise prices varied widely, spanning from $14.37 up to $34.10 per share.
The underlying options involved diverse vesting and expiration schedules. Some portions were documented as having vested relatively early, such as in June 2025, while others are set to vest annually through December 2027. For investors seeking a deeper understanding of WS’s executive compensation structure or comprehensive corporate analysis, the company’s Pro Research Report is available for review, alongside insights on over 1,400 other U.S. equities.
Beyond the insider trading activity, Worthington Steel Inc. recently released its third-quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results, which revealed a notable shortfall in earnings per share (EPS). The company reported an EPS of $0.27, falling substantially below the expected figure of $0.46. This discrepancy resulted in a negative surprise percentage of 41.3%.
For the quarter under review, Worthington Steel's revenue reached $769.8 million. In parallel financial announcements, the company disclosed plans to execute a $900 million note offering through its subsidiary, WS Escrow LLC. The capital raised from this planned offering is intended to fund two primary areas: the pending acquisition of Kloeckner & Co SE and other related financial obligations stemming from that transaction.
The operational challenges were further highlighted by adjustments made by KeyBanc. The firm revised its outlook on Worthington Steel, subsequently lowering its price target from $46 to $38, while maintaining an Overweight rating. KeyBanc cited weaker spreads and reduced volume expectations as the key reasons for this downward adjustment. Furthermore, KeyBanc also adjusted its fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings estimates downward.
These combined developments provide a detailed view of recent activities and challenges confronting Worthington Steel, ranging from executive financial movements to quarterly performance metrics and analyst revisions.