WDFC
WD-40 Company · Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Last
$246.89
−$9.47 (−3.69%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $250.99 +$4.10 (+1.66%) 7:42 PM ET
Prev close $256.36
Open $254.32
Day high $259.79
Day low $246.64
Volume 162,026
Avg vol 205,090
Mkt cap
$3.44B
P/E ratio
37.52
FY Revenue
$674.68M
EPS
6.58
Gross Margin
55.82%
Sector
Materials
AI report sections
WDFC
WD-40 Company
Wd-40 Co combines high margins, solid returns on capital, and healthy free cash flow with modest top-line growth and declining earnings versus the prior year. Technically, the share price sits in the middle of its 52-week range with improving short-term momentum and multiple bullish pattern signals but a still-negative medium-term return profile and elevated valuation multiples. Short interest is moderate and news flow has been predominantly positive, indicating a constructive backdrop tempered by premium pricing and earnings pressure.
AI summarized at 2:26 PM ET, 2026-06-09
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 58 LONG: 55
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−23% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.77×
RSI
63.08 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.07 (Weak)
MACD: -0.60 Signal: -0.53
Short-Term
-0.11 (Weak)
MACD: 8.89 Signal: 9.00
Long-Term
+1.06 (Strong)
MACD: 12.47 Signal: 11.41
Intraday trend score 45.90

Latest news

WDFC 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 2 Negative: 2
Neutral The Motley Fool • Anders Bylund
WD-40: A Well-Oiled Machine With Limited Upside

WD-40 earns a Superscore of 79 out of 100 for its strong operational efficiency, robust margins (56.6%), and disciplined focus on high-margin maintenance products. However, the stock trades at a stretched valuation (P/E of 37.7) with limited growth prospects, structural headwinds from commoditization and the EV transition, and is expected to underperform the S&P 500 over the next five years.

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Sentiment note

While WD-40 demonstrates strong operational metrics (79 Superscore, 56.6% gross margins, 51% EPS growth), the article emphasizes limited upside due to stretched valuation (P/E 37.7), structural headwinds from EV transition and commoditization, and expected underperformance versus the S&P 500 over the next five years. The company is well-run but offers limited growth potential at current prices.

Positive Investing.com • Louis Navellier
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Remains Narrow as Energy and Technology Lead

S&P 500 earnings season shows strong performance with major banks beating expectations, though IBM missed due to data center competition. Energy, technology, and semiconductors are leading earnings growth. Positive analyst revisions suggest stronger underlying earnings ahead. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported record June sales of $13.99 billion, signaling strong AI and semiconductor momentum. Cooling inflation data with June CPI declining 0.4% reduces Fed rate hike expectations.

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Sentiment note

Stock surged following 43.1% earnings surprise, demonstrating market reward for strong earnings announcements

Positive Investing.com • Thomas Hughes
Why WD-40 Is Proving Great Businesses Never Go Out of Style

WD-40 Company delivered strong fiscal Q3 results with 24% revenue growth to $195 million, beating consensus by 1,300 basis points. The company demonstrated margin expansion despite input cost pressures, with net income growing 44%. Management raised guidance aggressively, and the stock surged nearly 15% in pre-market trading. The company's asset-light model, strong brand moat, and capital return strategy through buybacks and dividends position it as a quality investment, though valuation is above average.

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Sentiment note

Strong Q3 results with 24% revenue growth significantly beating consensus, net income growth of 44% outpacing top-line gains, margin expansion despite cost pressures, aggressive guidance raise, $100 million buyback authorization, consistent dividend growth, near-100% global brand recognition, fortress balance sheet, and institutional accumulation at 2-to-1 pace. Analyst consensus is Buy with 75% buy-side bias and $305 price target offering upside potential.

Positive The Motley Fool • Joe Tenebruso
Why WD-40 Stock Popped Today

WD-40 stock surged 10.16% after delivering strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results with net sales jumping 24% to $195 million and adjusted earnings per share soaring 50% to $2.33, significantly exceeding Wall Street estimates of $1.56. The company raised full-year guidance citing expanded distribution, e-commerce growth, and strong customer response to promotions.

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Sentiment note

Strong quarterly earnings significantly exceeded expectations with 24% sales growth, 50% net income increase, improved gross margins (56.6%), and raised full-year guidance. Stock popped 10.16% on the results, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and profitability.

Positive Investing.com • Thomas Hughes
WD-40 Company Justifies Sell-Side Support With Q2 Results

WD-40 Company (WDFC) delivered strong Q2 2026 earnings that justified analyst and institutional investor support ahead of the release. The company reported 10.7% top-line growth with 6% organic growth, driven by core maintenance products. With a 1.8% dividend yield, 17 consecutive years of dividend increases, and accelerating share buybacks, the stock presents a compelling investment case. Institutional investors own over 90% of shares and have been accumulating, while analysts rate it a Moderate Buy with 35%+ upside potential from the $205 support level.

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Sentiment note

Strong Q2 earnings beat consensus expectations with 10.7% top-line growth and 6% organic growth. Company demonstrated solid cash generation, increased dividend for 17 consecutive years, accelerating share buybacks, and fortress balance sheet. Institutional investors accumulating shares (90%+ ownership), analyst sentiment firmed with Moderate Buy rating and 35%+ upside potential from support level. Technical indicators show alignment of moving averages supporting further advance.

Positive Investing.com • Thomas Hughes
WD-40 Stock Sank After Earnings—Here Are 5 Reasons Bulls Aren’t Worried

WD-40's fiscal Q1 2026 earnings missed expectations with revenue growing less than 1%, causing the stock to decline. However, bulls remain optimistic citing intact revenue growth in direct markets (+8%), gross margin expansion of 140 basis points, reaffirmed full-year guidance, strong dividend growth and buybacks, and institutional ownership support providing a price floor.

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Sentiment note

Despite disappointing Q1 earnings, the company demonstrates underlying strength through direct market sales growth of 8%, gross margin expansion, maintained free cash flow margins at 17.5%, reaffirmed full-year guidance expecting 5-9% revenue growth, 17-year dividend increase streak with 8% latest increase, and 90%+ institutional ownership providing price support. The sell-off is characterized as a buying opportunity with the stock trading at only 10x potential given 25% market saturation.

Positive Investing.com • Thomas Hughes
WD-40 Company: Insider Buying Points to Deep Value as Shares Hit Multi-Year Lows

WD-40 Company shows potential value as insider buying signals confidence, with stock trading near multi-year lows. The company demonstrates solid financial performance, including revenue growth, margin improvements, and strong institutional support.

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Sentiment note

Multiple positive indicators including insider purchases, strong institutional ownership (91%), improving margins, moderate revenue growth, reduced debt, increased equity, and analyst price target suggesting 50% potential stock price gain

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Circular DIY: Strategies to Tackle Waste in Paint, Adhesives, and Sealants

The report explores the challenge of circularity in DIY bonding products, which make up 68% of DIY revenue yet remain 97% non-recyclable. It highlights key barriers, including contaminated waste, lack of recycling infrastructure, and unbreakable bonds in formulations. The report offers strategies and insights to help DIY brands turn sustainability obligations into opportunities.

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Sentiment note

The report states that WD-40's fast and easy removal of bonding products blocks end-of-life options, contributing to the contamination problem in DIY waste.

Negative The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Why WD-40 Stock Dropped 6% After Earnings

WD-40 reported better-than-expected Q1 2025 earnings, but its guidance for the full year disappointed investors. The company expects only single-digit sales growth and a slight decline in gross profit margin, leading to earnings growth of just 2% compared to the prior year. Investors are selling the stock, as the valuation appears too high given the modest growth outlook.

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Sentiment note

WD-40's guidance for the full year 2025 disappointed investors, with expectations of only single-digit sales growth, a slight decline in gross profit margin, and earnings growth of just 2% compared to the prior year. This slower growth outlook is seen as insufficient to justify the stock's current valuation of 46 times trailing earnings.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Why WD-40 Stock Popped on Thursday - The Motley Fool

WD-40 Company reported strong sales and earnings for its fiscal 2024 third quarter, beating analyst projections. However, the company's selling, general, and administrative expenses rose much faster than sales, limiting earnings growth. The author is skeptical about the stock's valuation given the company's mid- to high-single-digit growth outlook.

WDFC WD-40 earnings costs valuation
Sentiment note

The article presents a mixed view on WD-40 Company's performance. While the company beat earnings and revenue expectations, its rising costs limited earnings growth, and the author is skeptical about the stock's valuation.

Positive Benzinga • Shanthi Rexaline
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edgy Ahead Of Inflation Data: What's Going On - Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY) - Benzinga

The US stock market is jittery ahead of the release of key inflation data, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures edging lower. Analysts expect the data to have a significant impact on the market, with an in-line or tamer number potentially boosting the S&P 500 by 1.75%, while a miss could send it tumbling by 2.50%.

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Sentiment note

WD-40 Company's stock climbed nearly 12.50% in premarket trading.

Positive Benzinga • Avi Kapoor
Why WD-40 Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 12%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket - Benzinga

WD-40 Company reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results, leading to a 12.5% jump in its stock price in pre-market trading. Several other stocks also saw significant price movements in the pre-market session.

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Sentiment note

The company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and earnings, leading to a significant increase in its stock price.

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