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Jul. 08, 2020
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Entity Registrant Name WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 08, 2020
Entity Central Index Key 0000108516
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 1-8399
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH
Entity Tax Identification Number 31-1189815
Entity Address, Address Line One 200 Old Wilson Bridge Road
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43085
City Area Code 614
Local Phone Number 438-3210
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, without par value
Trading Symbol WOR
Security Exchange Name NYSE