WD-40 (WDFC) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products in North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$209.76 |
| 52 Week High | US$253.24 |
| 52 Week Low | US$175.38 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.27% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.06% |
| 1 Year Change | -10.61% |
| 3 Year Change | 7.85% |
| 5 Year Change | -13.75% |
| Change since IPO | 2,024.15% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
WDFC: Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance And Stable Margins Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on WD-40 by about $15. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profitability and future P/E, while still citing generally constructive research views on the stock.Seeking Alpha • Apr 10
WD-40's Getting Awfully Close To A Downgrade
Summary WD-40 Company (WDFC) delivered strong Q2 results, with revenue and earnings surpassing analyst expectations and robust growth in key product lines. WDFC's revenue rose 10.7% year-over-year, driven by promotional activities, geographic expansion, and e-commerce, though net income declined due to tax effects. Management guides for 5–9% constant currency revenue growth in fiscal 2026, with EPS expected between $5.75 and $6.15, supported by new products and global initiatives. Despite operational excellence and growth, WDFC shares remain expensive both absolutely and relative to peers, warranting a continued 'hold' rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 06
WDFC: Stable Margins And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WD-40 steady at $264.50. Recent research points to expectations for continued revenue growth of about 6.38% and a profit margin near 12.44%, which together support the current price target and valuation framework.Narrative Update • Mar 23
WDFC: Share Repurchases And Stable Outlook Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WD-40 unchanged at $264.50, citing steady assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of about 45x as the basis for holding the prior price target level. What's in the News WD-40 reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales between $630 million and $655 million after foreign currency adjustments, based on 5% to 9% net sales growth from 2025 pro forma results (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
WDFC: Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance And Stable Margins Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on WD-40 by about $15. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profitability and future P/E, while still citing generally constructive research views on the stock.Seeking Alpha • Apr 10
WD-40's Getting Awfully Close To A Downgrade
Summary WD-40 Company (WDFC) delivered strong Q2 results, with revenue and earnings surpassing analyst expectations and robust growth in key product lines. WDFC's revenue rose 10.7% year-over-year, driven by promotional activities, geographic expansion, and e-commerce, though net income declined due to tax effects. Management guides for 5–9% constant currency revenue growth in fiscal 2026, with EPS expected between $5.75 and $6.15, supported by new products and global initiatives. Despite operational excellence and growth, WDFC shares remain expensive both absolutely and relative to peers, warranting a continued 'hold' rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 06
WDFC: Stable Margins And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WD-40 steady at $264.50. Recent research points to expectations for continued revenue growth of about 6.38% and a profit margin near 12.44%, which together support the current price target and valuation framework.Narrative Update • Mar 23
WDFC: Share Repurchases And Stable Outlook Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WD-40 unchanged at $264.50, citing steady assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of about 45x as the basis for holding the prior price target level. What's in the News WD-40 reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales between $630 million and $655 million after foreign currency adjustments, based on 5% to 9% net sales growth from 2025 pro forma results (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 06
WDFC: Dividend Hike And Buybacks Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have kept their $264.50 price target for WD-40 unchanged, citing consistent assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News WD-40 reaffirmed earnings guidance for Fiscal Year 2026, with projected net sales between US$630 million and US$655 million, assuming 5% to 9% net sales growth from 2025 pro forma results after foreign currency adjustments.Narrative Update • Feb 20
WDFC: Dividend Raise And Buybacks Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts kept their long term fair value estimate for WD-40 steady at about $264.50 per share, reflecting unchanged assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that continue to support the current price target framework. What's in the News WD-40 reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales between US$630 million and US$655 million after foreign currency adjustments, based on net sales growth of 5% to 9% from 2025 pro forma results (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 06
WDFC: Dividend Raise And Buybacks Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WD-40 flat at about $264.50, with only marginal tweaks to inputs like the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions leading to a very small adjustment to their price target rationale. What's in the News Between September 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025, WD-40 repurchased 39,500 shares for US$7.8 million, completing a total of 124,000 shares bought back for US$28.19 million under the program announced on July 10, 2023 (company filing).Narrative Update • Jan 22
WDFC: Dividend Hike And Buybacks Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on WD-40 up to about $265, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly richer future P/E multiple. What's in the News WD-40 updated investors that from September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025, it repurchased 39,500 shares, representing 0.29% of shares for US$7.8 million, as part of an ongoing buyback program.Analysis Article • Jan 09
WD-40's (NASDAQ:WDFC) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.02
The board of WD-40 Company ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $1.02 on the 30th of...Narrative Update • Jan 07
WDFC: Dividend Increase And Buybacks Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts are keeping their price target for WD-40 unchanged at US$264.50. This reflects largely stable assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their models.Narrative Update • Dec 24
WDFC: Dividend Hike And Share Repurchases Will Drive Attractive Upside
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on WD-40 to approximately $265 per share, reflecting steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples that together support a slightly higher long term fair value outlook. What's in the News WD-40 Company board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share on December 10, 2025, which is an increase of more than 8 percent from the prior quarter.Analysis Article • Dec 16
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.02
WD-40 Company's ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $1.02 on...Narrative Update • Dec 10
WDFC: Share Repurchases Will Support Attractive Upside In The Coming Year
Analysts have nudged their price target on WD-40 modestly higher to reflect incremental confidence in the company’s stable fair value estimate of $264.50, supported by virtually unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 84,500 shares in total, representing approximately 0.62% of outstanding shares, under the buyback program announced on July 10, 2023 (Key Developments) Between June 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025, repurchased 11,250 shares, or about 0.08% of shares outstanding, for a total consideration of approximately $2.56 million (Key Developments) Aggregate spend under the current buyback authorization has reached roughly $20.39 million (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Unchanged at $264.50 per share, indicating no meaningful revision to the intrinsic valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 26
WDFC: Share Buybacks Are Expected To Sustain Performance In Coming Year
WD-40 Analyst Price Target Update Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for WD-40 at $264.50. They cite consistent projections in revenue growth, profit margin, and discount rate metrics as the basis for their unchanged outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 09
WDFC: Share Repurchases Will Drive Stable Performance Into 2025
Analysts have maintained their price target for WD-40 at $264.50. They cite consistent financial forecasts and stable company fundamentals as key reasons for their unchanged outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 26
Share Repurchase And Margin Improvement Will Support Ongoing Expansion Plans
Analysts have revised their price target for WD-40 downward from $277.50 to $264.50, citing improved profit margins and accelerated revenue growth. However, they also note a lower future price-to-earnings multiple that tempers valuation expectations.Analysis Article • Sep 12
Here's Why WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 21
WD-40 Company's (NASDAQ:WDFC) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.6x WD-40 Company ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Is WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Using Too Much Debt?
NasdaqGS:WDFC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore WD-40's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...Analysis Article • Jul 25
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Might Become A Compounding Machine
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • May 08
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Passed With Ease
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Apr 23
WD-40 Company's (NASDAQ:WDFC) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 35.8x WD-40 Company ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Here's What WD-40's (NASDAQ:WDFC) Strong Returns On Capital Mean
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Seeking Alpha • Mar 18
WD-40: Needs To Be More Aggressive In Shifting The Focus To What Works
Summary WD-40 Company's 2024 performance showed steady revenue growth and strong operational efficiency, with a 10% revenue increase and robust ROA and ROE metrics. The company's financial health is solid, with a healthy interest coverage ratio and manageable long-term debt, indicating no risk of insolvency. The 2025 outlook is less optimistic, with modest EPS and revenue growth projections, causing concern among investors and a drop in share price. Divesting non-essential businesses and focusing on core products could drive future growth, especially with global expansion plans in markets like Brazil and Indonesia. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 14
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Seeking Alpha • Jan 13
WD-40: After The Correction, Old Faithful Is In A Buy Zone
Summary WD-40 Company stock has pulled back, presenting a buying opportunity in the $225 to $200 range for long-term investment and dividend growth. Short-term traders may be interested here too. The company reported strong fiscal Q1 results with a 9.3% revenue increase and improved margins, despite recent market weakness. Regional sales growth was robust in the Americas and EIMEA, with slight declines in Asia-Pacific, but overall demand remains strong. Despite a conservative outlook, WD-40 continues to buy back shares and boost dividends, making WDFC an attractive long-term investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 11
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.94
WD-40 Company's ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.94 on...Analysis Article • Jan 02
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over WD-40 Company's (NASDAQ:WDFC) P/E Ratio
WD-40 Company's ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 47.4x might make it look like a strong sell right...Analysis Article • Dec 15
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.94
The board of WD-40 Company ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 6.8% on the 31st of...Seeking Alpha • Nov 20
WD-40: A Wonderful Small-Cap Trading At A Steep Overvaluation
Summary WD-40 Company is a highly profitable small-cap business with a strong brand image, providing a narrow economic moat and pricing power. Management's strategic execution and cost control have expanded margins and driven revenue growth despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. Further growth is expected through geographic expansion and product premiumisation by offering more specialised WD-40 solutions. Despite robust financial performance and efficient operations, the stock is currently overvalued by 24%, limiting upside potential. Hold rating issued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 10
Returns On Capital At WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Paint A Concerning Picture
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...
New Narrative • Oct 20
Emerging Markets And Premium Innovations Propel Revenue Growth And Market Expansion
Global expansion and premiumization strategies aim to boost revenue and improve gross margins through emerging markets and value-added products.Seeking Alpha • Oct 18
WD-40: Holding For Dividend Growth
Summary We maintain a hold rating on WD-40 Company stock due to its high valuation and slow growth, despite consistent long-term returns. WD-40 shows steady revenue growth, with fiscal Q4 sales up 11% year-over-year, driven by strong performance across all regions. The company targets 54-55% gross margins for the coming year, supported by pricing power and cost management, despite increased expenses. At $249 per share, WDFC is expensive at nearly 47X FWD earnings, but a pullback to $225 could present a buying opportunity for long-term growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 12
We Think WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Sep 17
WD-40 Doesn't Fit In Most Portfolios At Current Valuation
Summary WD-40 Company has a strong brand and solid business model, with a consistent growth track record and high ROIC, but it relies heavily on one product. Despite steady revenue growth prospects, the company's valuation is unattractive, trading at high multiples that don't align with its mid-to-high single-digit growth rate. The current price of WDFC stock is already pricing in growth, leading to an overvaluation and a high opportunity cost for investors. While WD-40's business quality is undeniable, the high valuation makes it difficult to justify holding the stock in a portfolio at current prices. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 28
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For WD-40 Company's (NASDAQ:WDFC) Shares
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 50.4x WD-40 Company ( NASDAQ:WDFC ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Seeking Alpha • Aug 16
WD-40: Oiled For Growth, But Slipping On Valuation
Summary WD-40 Company shows strong growth in net sales, maintenance product sales, and revenue, with a record-breaking performance in Q3 2023. Despite strong financial performance, the stock's valuation is high, with a blended P/E ratio of 48.42x and low valuation grades across the board. Risks and headwinds include declining sales in certain regions, lower EBIT and EPS growth forecasts, and potential challenges in turning revenue growth into higher profits. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 05
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Might Become A Compounding Machine
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Seeking Alpha • Jul 05
WD-40 Company: High-Quality Compounder Worth Paying >9x Capital For
Summary WD-40 Company, founded in 1953, is a global marketing organization with well-known brands like WD-40, 1001, Lava, and Solvol. Despite being in a terminal growth cycle, WDFC has provided double-digit total shareholder returns and above-sector-average dividend growth for 14 years. The company's high-quality business economics, including pricing power, stable operating leverage, and minimal capital requirements, support its fair valuation and future growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 23
WD-40: Oiling Up For Growth, Sticking Points On Valuation
Summary WD-40 Company owns multiple household maintenance and cleaning brands, with WD-40 being the most famous. Historical financial performance shows consistent growth in revenues and EBITDA, outperforming the S&P 500 on a total return basis. Recent financial results for Q2 were mediocre, with a focus on steady growth in maintenance products and 'premiumized' products for long-term growth. Despite a positive guidance outlook, the long-term targets in sales growth and margin expansion aren't enough to justify the current valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| WDFC | US Household Products | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.1% | -0.5% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | -10.6% | -8.3% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: WDFC underperformed the US Household Products industry which returned -8.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WDFC underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WDFC volatility | |
|---|---|
| WDFC Average Weekly Movement | 4.1% |
| Household Products Industry Average Movement | 3.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: WDFC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: WDFC's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1953 | 714 | Steve Brass | www.wd40company.com |
WD-40 Company engages in the provision of maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products in North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers multi-purpose maintenance products that include aerosol sprays, non-aerosol trigger sprays, precision pens, and in liquid-bulk form products under the WD-40 Multi-Use brand; specialty maintenance products, such as penetrants, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, greases, lubricants, and rust removers under the WD-40 Specialist brand; drip and specialty oil lubricant, and specialty maintenance products under the 3-IN-ONE brand; and e bike maintenance products under the GT85 brand. It also provides automatic toilet bowl cleaners under the 2000 Flushes brand; aerosol and liquid trigger carpet stain and odor eliminators under the Spot Shot brand; room and rug deodorizers under the Carpet Fresh brand; bar soap and liquid hand cleaner products under the Lava and Solvol brand; automatic toilet bowl cleaners under the X-14 brand; carpet and fabric sanitizers and deodorizers products, and spot stain cleaners under the no vac brand; and room and rug deodorizers under the 1001 and 1001 Carpet Fresh brand.
WD-40 Company Fundamentals Summary
| WDFC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.84b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$79.77m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$636.48m |
35.4x
P/E Ratio4.4x
P/S RatioIs WDFC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WDFC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$636.48m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$282.17m |
| Gross Profit | US$354.31m |
| Other Expenses | US$274.54m |
| Earnings | US$79.77m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.93 |
| Gross Margin | 55.67% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.53% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.6% |
How did WDFC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield66%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 23:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WD-40 Company is covered by 10 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Liam Burke | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Linda Bolton-Weiser | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Michael Baker | D.A. Davidson & Co. |