Corporate Update: WD‑40 Co. (WDFC)
Trading Activity
- Last 24‑hour performance: WDFC closed up 9.15 % on Friday, 23 Oct 2026, at 12:09 PM Central Europe.
- Current price: Approximately USD 210.18 on major exchanges.
- Shares outstanding: 13.5 million.
- Market capitalization: USD 2.6 billion.
- Volume: USD 67.8 million worth of WDFC shares traded in the last 24 hours.
- Month‑end change: WDFC has risen 5.44 % since the end of last month.
- Moving averages: 200‑day SMA is USD 218.82.
- 52‑week range: Highest price of USD 298.90 on 10 Jul 2026; lowest price of USD 175.38 on 9 Jan 2026.
Financial Results – Q4 2026 & Full Year
| Item | Q4 2026 | FY 2026 |
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| Net sales | Up 9 % YoY | Up 9 % YoY |
| Gross margin | 55.3 % (reported basis) | 55.3 % (reported basis) |
| Operating income | USD 109 million | USD 109 million |
| Net income | USD 82 million | USD 82 million |
- Sales growth driven by the maintenance‑products segment.
- Gross margin increased despite higher input costs in the quarter.
- Net income decline attributed to a one‑year tax adjustment and higher operating expenses, notably in advertising and sales promotion.
- The board declared a quarterly dividend of USD 1.02 per share and reaffirmed a share‑repurchase program up to USD 100 million.
Guidance – Fiscal 2027
- Net‑sales growth: Modest, within analyst consensus.
- Margin range: 54 %–56 % (stable).
- Operating income: Expected to rise 5 %–10 %.
- Commodity outlook: Higher commodity prices may moderate during the second half of the year.
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Company Profile
WD‑40 Co. is headquartered in San Diego, California, and operates in the Consumer Staples sector, focusing on household products. Its flagship product, WD‑40, serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, cleaner, and moisture displacer. The company also offers oil‑drip lubricants for precise application, heavy‑duty hand cleaners, and other household cleaning items. WDFC trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company’s website is www.wd40.com
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