Worthington Enterprises CEO Joseph Hayek Adds to His Stake

Joseph Hayek, the President and CEO of Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:WOR), purchased 5 shares of the company's stock on June 26, 2026. He bought the shares at a price of $56.35 each, making the total transaction worth approximately $281.75. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Worthington Enterprises, Inc.

On June 26, 2026, Joseph Hayek, President and CEO, bought 5 shares at $56.35 each. On the same day, he sold 1,472 shares, also at $56.35, and bought an additional 33,740 shares on June 25 without a specified price, indicating active trading. Kevin Chan, the Controller, bought 4 shares at $56.35 per share on June 26 and purchased 1,030 shares the previous day. Colin Souza, VP & CFO, also bought 5,430 shares on June 25.

Other Institutional Activity in Worthington Enterprises

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 19,763 shares, bringing its total to 5,131,777 shares valued at approximately $267.57 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,107,847 shares worth about $109.90 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduced its stake by 32,977 shares to hold 1,585,876 shares valued at $82.68 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also initiated a new position with 1,356,732 shares valued at about $70.74 million. State Street Corp added 3,145 shares, totaling 1,200,626 shares worth $62.60 million.

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. Stock Down 6.2%

Shares of NYSE:WOR traded near $56.35 on Monday. Worthington Enterprises has a market capitalization of approximately $2.79 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.95. The stock has a 52-week low of $45.01 and a high of $67.80, with a 50-day moving average of $56.17 and a 200-day moving average of $55.20. The company's beta is 1.19, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

Worthington Enterprises reported revenue of about $1.38 billion, with a growth rate of 16.9%. The company's earnings per share stood at $3.14, achieving a net margin of 11.3% and a return on equity of 15.8%. The next earnings report is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

Dividend

Worthington Enterprises offers an annual dividend rate of $0.80, yielding 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.57%, reflecting the portion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Canaccord Genuity maintained its 'buy' rating for Worthington Enterprises, setting a price target of $67. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with an average price target of $65.60 based on five analyst opinions.

About Worthington Enterprises

Worthington Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operates as an industrial manufacturing company in the metal fabrication sector. It has two main segments: Consumer Products and Building Products. The Consumer Products segment offers items such as torches, tools, and propane cylinders for various applications, while the Building Products segment provides pressurized containment solutions like gas cylinders and tanks. The company was founded in 1955 and is led by CEO Joseph B. Hayek.

Bottom Line

Joseph Hayek's recent purchase of Worthington Enterprises shares underscores his ongoing involvement with the company. Investors often monitor insider transactions for insights into executive sentiment. Worthington's stock performance, coupled with recent analyst ratings, provides a comprehensive view of the company's market position.