Shares of Worthington Steel Inc. (WS) tumbled 6.79% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of the company's third-quarter financial results that fell short of market expectations. The significant drop reflects investors' immediate reaction to the disappointing performance report.

While specific details of the Q3 results were not immediately available, the market's response suggests that Worthington Steel's financial performance for the quarter was considerably below what analysts and investors had anticipated. Earnings per share, revenue, or both likely came in lower than the consensus estimates, prompting the sell-off in early trading.

This pre-market plunge may set a bearish tone for Worthington Steel as the regular trading session begins. Investors and analysts will be closely watching for any additional information or guidance from the company's management regarding the factors that contributed to the underperformance and potential strategies to improve results in the coming quarters. The stock's performance throughout the day will likely depend on how the broader market interprets the full extent of the Q3 results and any forward-looking statements provided by the company.