WD 40 CO (WDFC) Operating globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, WD-40 Company specializes in manufacturing and distributing a comprehensive array of maintenance, homecare, and cleaning products. Its maintenance solutions include the widely recognized WD-40 Multi-Use brand, offered in aerosol, non-aerosol trigger spray, and liquid-bulk formats for various general purposes. For more specific tasks, the WD-40 Specialist line provides penetrants, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, greases, lubricants, and rust removers. The company also caters to cyclists with products under the WD-40 Bike and GT85 brands, the latter focusing on professional-grade spray maintenance and lubricants. Additionally, the 3-IN-ONE brand encompasses multi-purpose and specialty drip oils, spray lubricants, and other unique maintenance items. Beyond maintenance, WD-40 Company supplies a robust selection of homecare and cleaning products. This includes automatic toilet bowl cleaners from both the 2000 Flushes and X-14 brands. Carpet stain and odor eliminators, available as aerosols and liquid trigger sprays, are sold under the Spot Shot brand, while room and rug deodorizers fall under Carpet Fresh. The 1001 brand offers general carpet and household cleaners, as well as rug and room deodorizers. For heavy-duty hand cleaning, the company markets products under the Lava brand in the United States and Solvol in Australia. These diverse products are sold through an extensive network of distribution channels, including warehouse club stores, hardware retailers, automotive parts outlets, industrial distributors, large retail chains, home centers, discount retailers, grocery stores, online marketplaces, farm supply stores, sporting goods retailers, and independent bicycle dealerships. WD-40 Company was established in 1953 and maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, California.
Sector: Miscellaneous Chemical Products
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
WD-40 Company NASDAQ:WDFC Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
Mkt Cap $2.97B
Div Yield 1.84%
Prev close $227.33 Close $221.58 0.00% AH close $221.58
Mkt Cap $2.97B
Div Yield 1.84%
Press Release ⚠ 1
WD-40 Company Announces Divestiture of X-14®, and Carpet Fresh® Brands
WD-40 Company has completed the divestiture of its X-14 and Carpet Fresh brands to Malco Products, Inc., with terms not disclosed.
CEO Steve Brass framed the sale as focusing resources on the higher-growth maintenance products business, the core of the company's portfolio.
D.A. Davidson advised on the deal. Given the brands are minor homecare lines relative to WDFC's $688.0 million in FY2026 net sales, the transaction is a modest portfolio cleanup rather than a material earnings event.
• 6d ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
WD-40 Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
WD-40 Company reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $688.0 million, up 11%, with maintenance product sales up 13%, and results in line with guidance across key metrics.
The fourth quarter was weaker: net sales rose 8% to $176.8 million, but gross margin fell to 52.8% from 54.7% and diluted EPS dropped 32% to $1.06, pressured by higher specialty chemical input costs, incentive compensation and freight. Management called Q4 the gross margin low point and expects sequential improvement from Q1 fiscal 2027.
FY27 guidance calls for net sales of $715-$735 million on a constant currency basis, operating income of $114-$120 million, and diluted EPS of $6.40-$6.70 (5-10% growth).
The board declared a $1.02 quarterly dividend and a new $100 million buyback authorization took effect Sept. 1, 2026.
• 18d ago AI analysis › Press Release
WD-40 Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
WD-40 Company's board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable October 30, 2026.
Stockholders of record at the close of business on October 19, 2026 will receive the payment.
The company reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $620.0 million and sells in more than 176 countries; the dividend is unchanged and routine.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
WD-40 Company Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call
WD-40 Company scheduled its Q4 and full fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call for October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with a live webcast on its investor relations site.
The quarterly earnings press release will cross the wire after market close the same day.
No financial results were included in this notice; the company last reported net sales of $620.0 million in fiscal 2025.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
WD-40 Company Hires Keith Stauffer to Assume Role of Chief Financial Officer Following a Transition Period
WD-40 Company named Keith Stauffer as its next chief financial officer, effective Nov. 2, 2026, after he joins the company on Sept. 7, 2026 as vice president, global finance.
Current CFO Sara Hyzer will become division president, Americas, the same day, and she remains CFO through the filing of the fiscal 2026 Form 10-K, giving the finance organization continuity through the annual audit.
Stauffer was most recently CFO, U.S. at Galderma and previously CFO of publicly traded TerrAscend from 2020 to 2025, with earlier senior finance roles at Coty, Hershey, Dell Technologies and Procter & Gamble.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
WD-40 Company to Participate in Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series
WD-40 Company announced that CEO Steve Brass and CFO Sara Hyzer will participate in a Water Tower Research fireside chat on August 19, 2026.
The discussion is expected to focus on business performance, strategic initiatives, operational execution, and long-term growth opportunities.
The event is open to the public, and interested participants can register through the Water Tower Research website.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
WD-40 Company Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
WD-40 Company reported Q3 net sales of $195.1 million, up 24% year-over-year, driven by double-digit growth across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific segments.
Operating income surged 47% to $40.3 million due to strong operating leverage, while diluted EPS increased 45% to $2.24 on a reported basis.
Management updated FY26 guidance, narrowing net sales expectations to $675-$690 million, and the Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program alongside a $1.02 quarterly dividend.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
CORRECTING and REPLACING WD-40® Brand Invites DIYers and Pros to Enter the 2026 Repair Challenge
businesswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
WD-40 Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
WD-40 Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable on July 31, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 17, 2026.
The company also scheduled its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT, where management will discuss financial results and business developments.
For fiscal year 2025, the company recorded net sales of $620.0 million.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
WD-40® Brand Invites DIYers and Pros to Repair, Not Replace in 2026
WD-40 Company has relaunched its annual Repair Challenge, inviting consumers to submit repair projects for cash prizes.
The contest runs through August 15, with a $5,000 grand prize and additional awards sponsored by partners Lowe's and Carhartt.
This is a standard brand-engagement marketing initiative with no direct financial or strategic implications for the business.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
WD-40 Company Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
WD-40 Company announced a planned executive leadership transition, creating two new C-suite roles and appointing four leaders to strengthen organizational alignment.
Patricia Olsem was named chief strategy and innovation officer and Claudia Fenske was named chief brand and marketing officer, while current CFO Sara Hyzer will transition to president of the Americas division.
Nicholas Giordano was appointed vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer, effective June 29, 2026.
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