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Why Is WORTHINGTON ENTERPRI (WOR) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM ET · reviewed against 18 wire stories

WORTHINGTON ENTERPRI (WOR) is up +11.98% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 18 stories on WOR across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 57/100).

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WOR stock surged 11.98% to $66.00 in early trading on Monday, driven by strong fiscal Q1 2027 earnings results. The company reported 13% year-over-year revenue growth to $343.90 million, including 7% organic growth and contributions from recent acquisitions. Worthington also highlighted 135% free-cash-flow conversion, which has drawn attention from investors and analysts in the industrial manufacturing sector.

What Happened

Worthington Enterprises released its Q1 2027 earnings presentation on September 23, 2026, showing robust financial performance. The company’s Building Performance Solutions segment reported flat adjusted EBITDA, while other business lines contributed to the overall revenue increase. The earnings report highlighted strong demand for data-center cooling infrastructure, a trend that has supported the stock’s performance. Analysts have noted that Worthington’s earnings beat expectations, contributing to the sharp intraday move. The stock opened with a 15.4% gap up from the prior close and reached an intraday high of $70.45 before settling at $63.82 in the last traded price.

What The Data Shows

The stock’s intraday volume of 0.2 million shares is 0.6 times the 3-month daily average, indicating moderate participation in the move. Worthington’s fundamentals show a market cap of $2.8 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.3, and trailing twelve-month revenue growth of 19.7%. The stock is currently trading above its 52-week high of $63.13, having printed six fresh 52-week highs on September 22. Recent insider transactions include one sale totaling $8.2 million in the last 90 days. No unusual options activity or short interest data was provided.

What To Watch

The stock is currently in focus due to its earnings-driven momentum. No upcoming earnings date was provided, but coverage breadth remains elevated with 18 stories from 9 sources in the last 36 hours. Investors should monitor the stock’s ability to hold above key support levels and any follow-up commentary from analysts.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

WOR by the numbers

Last: $66.00Session: +11.98%7 sessions: +0.94%Coverage: 18 stories / 9 sourcesAI sentiment: 57/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $2.8BP/E: 18.352w: $45.01 to $63.13
WOR · today's session (5-min) · +2.31% vs prior close · updated 2:54 PM ET
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AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 18 stories · 57/100 bullish
AI sentiment 57/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 65 · Why is Worthington Industries stock up over 15% today?Investing.com Markets · 65Why is Worthington Industries stock up over 15% today?The Fly · sentiment 68 · Closing Bell Movers: Worthington jumps 16% after earnings beatThe Fly · 68Closing Bell Movers: Worthington jumps 16% after earnings beatSeeking Alpha · sentiment 56 · Biggest stock movers Wednesday: WOR, VOYG, and moreSeeking Alpha · 56Biggest stock movers Wednesday: WOR, VOYG, and moreBarron's · sentiment 73 · Liquid-Cooling Tech Is Helping Push This Industrial Manufacturer’s Stock Up 16%Barron's · 73Liquid-Cooling Tech Is Helping Push This Industrial Manufacturer’s Stock Up 16%CNBC · sentiment 50 · Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IonQ, Maplebear, Worthington & moreCNBC · 50Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IonQ, Maplebear, Worthington & moreMarketChameleon · sentiment 71 · Worthington Enterprises highlights 7% organic growth and 135% free-cash-flow conversion in fiscal Q1 September 23, 2026MarketChameleon · 71Worthington Enterprises highlights 7% organic growth and 135% free-cash-flow conversion i…Investing.com Markets · sentiment 50 · Why is Worthington Enterprises stock surging today?Investing.com Markets · 50Why is Worthington Enterprises stock surging today?Seeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
6h agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-09-23. The following slide deck was published by Worthington Enterprises, Inc.

6h agoInvesting.com MarketsNEUTRAL 50General

Why is Worthington Enterprises stock surging today?

Why is Worthington Enterprises stock surging today?

7h agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 71Earnings

Worthington Enterprises highlights 7% organic growth and 135% free-cash-flow conversion in fiscal Q1 September 23, 2026

Worthington Enterprises reported fiscal Q1 2027 results with net sales up 13% to $343.90 million, including 7% organic growth and contributions from recent acquisitions. While Building Performance Solutions saw flat adjusted EBITDA amid mix and volume pressures, Trade & Specialty Solutions delivered a sizable EBITDA lift, and free cash flow nearly doubled to $54.00 million with 135% conversion versus adjusted earnings.

7h agoCNBCNEUTRAL 50General

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IonQ, Maplebear, Worthington & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

7h agoBarron'sBULLISH 73Earnings

Liquid-Cooling Tech Is Helping Push This Industrial Manufacturer’s Stock Up 16%

Worthington Enterprises stock rises sharply as demand for data-center cooling infrastructure powers its strong earnings.

9h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 56Earnings

Biggest stock movers Wednesday: WOR, VOYG, and more

Stock market movers today: futures edge up on Trump U.S.-Iran talk hints; WOR jumps on strong earnings, IonQ breakthrough, INNV/VOYG dip.

19h agoThe FlyBULLISH 68Earnings

Closing Bell Movers: Worthington jumps 16% after earnings beat

22h agoInvesting.com MarketsBULLISH 65General

Why is Worthington Industries stock up over 15% today?

Why is Worthington Industries stock up over 15% today?

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