WD-40 Company WDFC
- Market cap
- $2.7B
- P/E
- 30.1×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 94.00 | 100.60 | 115.55 | 153.91 | 151.16 | 207.11 | 145.16 | 158.60 | 211.03 | 186.19 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 125.00 | 122.65 | 187.50 | 199.48 | 272.58 | 333.42 | 255.31 | 245.76 | 292.36 | 253.48 |
High Price
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| 445 | 448 | 480 | 495 | 522 | 540 | 583 | 613 | 644 | 714 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 381 | 381 | 409 | 423 | 408 | 488 | 519 | 537 | 591 | 620 |
Revenue
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| 56.31% | 56.21% | 55.14% | 54.88% | 54.59% | 54.03% | 49.10% | 51.04% | 53.38% | 55.06% |
Gross Margin
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| 73 | 75 | 75 | 81 | 76 | 86 | 84 | 85 | 92 | 102 |
EBT
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| 19.12% | 19.61% | 18.40% | 19.08% | 18.49% | 17.72% | 16.21% | 15.85% | 15.50% | 16.39% |
EBT Margin
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| 53 | 53 | 65 | 56 | 61 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 70 | 91 |
Net Income
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Depreciation
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| 26.56 | 27.01 | 29.33 | 30.68 | 29.84 | 35.63 | 37.96 | 39.57 | 43.57 | 45.78 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 3.65 | 3.73 | 4.65 | 4.03 | 4.41 | 5.11 | 4.91 | 4.84 | 5.12 | 6.70 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 4.56 | 3.94 | 4.65 | 4.55 | 5.31 | 6.18 | 0.19 | 7.25 | 6.79 | 6.49 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.28) | (1.40) | (0.87) | (0.93) | (1.38) | (1.06) | (0.56) | (0.46) | (0.26) | (0.30) |
Capex/Sh
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| 4.27 | 2.54 | 3.79 | 3.62 | 3.92 | 5.13 | (0.37) | 6.79 | 6.53 | 6.19 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 9.80 | 9.89 | 11.16 | 10.54 | 11.71 | 14.63 | 13.80 | 15.48 | 17.01 | 19.80 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Shares
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| 32.42 | 29.21 | 38.16 | 45.55 | 46.34 | 46.89 | 38.53 | 44.30 | 50.56 | 31.88 |
PE Ratio
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| 4.46 | 4.03 | 6.05 | 5.98 | 6.85 | 6.72 | 4.98 | 5.43 | 5.93 | 4.67 |
PS Ratio
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| 12.08 | 11.01 | 15.90 | 17.41 | 17.45 | 16.38 | 13.71 | 13.88 | 15.19 | 10.79 |
PB Ratio
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| 4.49 | 4.13 | 6.14 | 6.11 | 6.99 | 6.79 | 5.19 | 5.57 | 6.01 | 4.71 |
EV/Sales
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| 28.76 | 43.85 | 47.57 | 51.97 | 53.33 | 47.26 | (511.96) | 32.50 | 40.19 | 34.93 |
EV/FCF
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| 65 | 56 | 65 | 63 | 73 | 85 | 3 | 98 | 92 | 88 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (4) | (20) | (12) | (13) | (19) | (14) | (8) | (6) | (4) | (4) |
Capex
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| 61 | 36 | 53 | 50 | 54 | 70 | (5) | 92 | 89 | 84 |
FCF
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| 151 | 149 | 82 | 73 | 125 | 155 | 139 | 160 | 152 | 183 |
Working Cap'
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| 122 | 154 | 86 | 81 | 114 | 116 | 146 | 121 | 95 | 87 |
Total Debt
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| 13 | 37 | 37 | 54 | 57 | 30 | 108 | 72 | 48 | 29 |
Net Debt
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| 140 | 139 | 155 | 145 | 160 | 200 | 189 | 210 | 231 | 268 |
Sh' Equity
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| 15.40% | 14.83% | 18.87% | 17.94% | 18.16% | 17.65% | 15.52% | 15.07% | 15.65% | 19.62% |
ROA
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| 28.98% | 26.94% | 25.48% | 25.79% | 22.16% | 24.12% | 18.37% | 19.84% | 21.63% | 21.84% |
ROIC
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| 35.07% | 37.61% | 43.95% | 36.93% | 39.51% | 38.79% | 34.49% | 32.96% | 31.49% | 36.39% |
ROE
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WD-40 Company (WDFC) key facts
- WD-40 Company (WDFC) is a Specialty Chemicals company in the Basic Materials sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- WD-40 Company’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended August 2025) was $620.0 million, up 4.98% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $91.0 million, or $6.70 per share (basic), a net margin of 14.6%.
- As of September 25, 2026, WDFC traded at $199.17, a market capitalization of $2.7 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 30.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 4.0× sales.
- WD-40 Company pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share, a yield of 1.27%, with a payout ratio of 68.5%.
- Return on equity was 36.4% and debt-to-equity 0.36.
WD-40 Company (WDFC) Latest News
26 Aug
WD-40 posts Q2 earnings, triggering buy, sell, or hold analysis for the stock based on financial results and outlook. Q2 earnings release offers financial metrics that can moderately sway near-term investor views and stock movement.
20 Aug
WD-40 Company pursues global growth through premium product offerings, specialist network expansion, and digital marketing enhancements. Strategic initiatives on premium products, specialist channels and digital push represent major moves likely to significantly alter revenue trajectory and competitive position.
13 Aug
WD-40 reported Q2 earnings and its results were compared against peer household products companies. Quarterly earnings data supplies financial metrics that can shift near-term valuation and sentiment.
11 Jul
WD-40 sustains long-term market leadership through its iconic product line, consistent operational execution, and enduring brand strength that continues to drive revenue and competitive advantage. Positive analysis of established business resilience supports moderate ongoing investor sentiment without signaling major strategic shifts or new events.
WD-40 raises guidance and authorizes new share buyback program, lifting shares 7.8%. Guidance raise signals better outlook while buyback adds direct stock support.
10 Jul
WD-40 Company held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, performance metrics, and forward outlook. Q3 2026 earnings call details financial results and outlook that can shift company trajectory and investor sentiment.
WD-40 Company stock surges on positive developments driving investor buying. Stock surge reflects short-term sentiment shift without altering core operations.
WDFC stock nears highest level in nearly 20 months. Analysts voice cautious optimism after cheering Q3 earnings results. Q3 earnings lift analyst sentiment and support stock gains without signaling major strategic or competitive changes.
WD-40 raises full-year outlook after fiscal third-quarter results increase, driving pre-bell share gains. Raised outlook after stronger quarterly results indicates improved financial performance with limited long-term trajectory shift.
WD-40 Company stock surges after earnings release that highlights strong results without reliance on AI trends. Earnings-driven stock surge signals moderate short-term boost to market sentiment and valuation.
WD-40 Co posted robust sales growth in Q3 2026 driven by strategic focus. Robust Q3 2026 sales growth and strategic emphasis support moderately better financial results without major trajectory shifts.
9 Jul
WD-40 Company delivered a blowout Q2 earnings beat that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Q2 earnings beat lifts short-term sentiment and stock reaction without changing long-term trajectory.
WD-40 Company held its Q3 earnings call and highlighted financial results along with operational updates. Q3 earnings details can shift near-term investor views on performance.
WD-40 Company beat expectations with strong Q2 CY2026 results, causing its stock to surge 13.8%. Quarterly earnings beat drives immediate positive stock reaction but reflects routine financial reporting.
WD-40 Company released third quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings updates can moderately shift investor views and near-term valuation.
26 Jun
WD-40 Company has two favorable aspects for investors but one skeptical point that could affect its outlook. Company-specific strengths and concerns indicate moderate influence on operations and sentiment without major trajectory shifts.
18 May
WD-40 Company raised its profit outlook while keeping dividends stable, shifting its investment narrative toward stronger growth prospects and reliable shareholder returns. Profit outlook hike and dividend stability point to noticeable but not transformative effects on WD-40 financial results and investor sentiment.
WD-40 Company faces headwinds that may pressure operations and market position, while one other stock earns Wall Street favorite status on the watchlist and a second contends with separate challenges. Mention of headwinds for WD-40 signals moderate effects on financial performance and investor sentiment without indicating transformative change.
22 Apr
WD-40 Company deploys AI across supply chain and business processes to enhance efficiency and operations. AI deployment in supply chain and processes represents a major strategic initiative to improve efficiency, cut costs, and strengthen competitive positioning.
20 Apr
WD-40 Company reported weaker Q2 profitability but reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, prompting questions on whether this alters the investment case for WDFC. Weaker Q2 profitability signals short-term financial pressure, but reaffirmed 2026 guidance mitigates broader trajectory concerns.
16 Apr
WD-40 Company's Q1 earnings call spotlighted 5 must-read analyst questions addressing key aspects of performance, strategy, and outlook. Analyst questions from Q1 earnings call spotlight potential influences on WD-40's financial performance and market sentiment.
15 Apr
WD-40 Company anticipates higher supply costs from potential Iran war disruptions affecting raw materials. Iran war escalation could drive up oil-based input costs, moderately pressuring WD-40's margins and financial performance.
13 Apr
WD-40 Company Q2 earnings call highlights strong revenue growth of 10% year-over-year, expanded gross margins to 53%, increased dividends, and reaffirmed full-year guidance amid positive Americas and EIMEA sales momentum. Q2 revenue growth, margin expansion, and reaffirmed guidance signal significant positive momentum for WD-40's financial performance and investor confidence.
Three charts expose Wall Street's delusional optimism about WD-40 Company's prospects amid escalating Middle East conflict risks to oil prices and supply chains. Middle East conflict threatens higher oil prices, squeezing WD-40's petroleum-based production costs and margins with moderately noticeable effects.
11 Apr
WD-40 Company (WDFC) beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance, sparking a valuation analysis that highlights attractive metrics despite premium pricing. Earnings beat and reaffirmed guidance signal robust financial performance, likely driving positive stock momentum and investor sentiment.
10 Apr
WD-40 Company (WDFC) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript released, covering quarterly financial results, performance highlights, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings call reveals financial results and strategic outlook directly impacting WD-40's market performance and investor sentiment.
WD-40 Company Q1 results show robust U.S. sales driving revenue growth, tempered by margin pressures and geopolitical risks. Q1 sales growth from U.S. markets offsets margin concerns and geopolitical risks for moderately noticeable financial impact.
WD-40 Company reported Q2 results that validate sell-side analysts' support. Q2 results affirm analyst support and influence financial performance moderately.
WD-40 Company released Q2 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial performance, sales growth, profit margins, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings summary influences financial performance and investor sentiment but lacks transformative strategic shifts.
WD-40 Company (WDFC) reported strong sales growth in Q2 2026 earnings call, driven by robust demand, despite rising costs impacting margins. Strong sales growth bolsters revenue outlook but rising costs temper profitability and overall financial trajectory.