
WD-40 Company
NASDAQ•WDFC
CEO: Mr. Steven A. Brass
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
Listing Date: 1973-05-03
WD-40 Company develops and sells 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 provides 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; multi-purpose drip oil, specialty drip oils, and specialty aerosol maintenance products under the 3-IN-ONE brand; and professional spray maintenance products and lubricants for the bike market under the GT85 brand. In addition, the company 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; carpet and household cleaners, and rug and room deodorizers under the Carpet Fresh and 1001 brands; heavy-duty hand cleaner products under the Lava brand in the United States, as well as under the Solvol brand in Australia; aerosol quick-dry foaming carpet and fabric sanitizers and deodorizers products, and spot stain cleaners under the no vac brand; and automatic toilet bowl cleaners under the X-14 brand. It sells its products primarily through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial distributors and suppliers, mass retail and home center stores, value retailers, grocery stores, online retailers, warehouse club stores, farm supply, sport retailers, and independent bike dealers. WD-40 Company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$2.68B
P/E (TTM)
29.5
28.1
Dividend Yield
1.9%
52W High
$292.36
52W Low
$187.40
52W Range
7.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 7 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$163.47M+4.79%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.57+27.64%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$0.00+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Consolidated Sales Growth Net sales reached $620.0M, up 5% ($29.4M increase), driven by volume and higher average selling prices.
Net Income Soars Net income increased $21.4M, or 31%, reaching $91.0M for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.
Gross Margin Expansion Gross margin improved 170 basis points to 55.1%, aided by lower specialty chemical and aerosol can costs.
EIMEA Business Divestiture Completed sale of EIMEA homecare and cleaning products business during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Risk Factors
Global Economic Uncertainty Adverse global economy, inflation, or recession could decrease discretionary product purchases, harming financial results.
Foreign Currency Exposure Approximately 66% of consolidated net sales occurred outside the U.S., exposing results to exchange rate volatility.
Supplier Reliance Risks Reliance on limited third-party manufacturers and suppliers creates risks of production or transportation disruptions.
Brand Reputation Erosion Negative publicity or perceived quality issues impacting leading brands like WD-40 could severely damage reputation.
Outlook
Core Business Focus Strategy focuses on core maintenance products, accelerating digital commerce, premiumization, and geographic expansion globally.
Homecare Asset Sale Actively pursuing sale of remaining homecare and cleaning product assets in the Americas segment during fiscal year 2026.
Innovation Investment Continued commitment to research and development for product innovation, renovation, and sustainable practices planned.
Capital Return Board extended $50.0M share repurchase plan through August 2026; dividends remain intended quarterly payments.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$7.52B
$3.82B
$3.50B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
WDFC54.7%
42.3%
ESI42.2%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | $13.78B | 19.9 | 24.3% | 37.9% |
| ESI | $6.69B | 27.9 | 9.4% | 32.2% |
| SXT | $3.96B | 28.3 | 12.4% | 32.2% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
+2.1%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
+3.9%
Profitability Slowly Improving
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Reports
All Years
Form 10-K - FY 2025
Period End: Aug 31, 2025|Filed: Oct 27, 2025|Revenue: $619.99M+5.0%|EPS: $6.70+30.9%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: May 31, 2025|Filed: Jul 10, 2025|Revenue: $156.92M+1.2%|EPS: $1.54+5.5%MeetForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Feb 28, 2025|Filed: Apr 9, 2025|Revenue: $146.10M+5.0%|EPS: $2.20+93.0%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Nov 30, 2024|Filed: Jan 10, 2025|Revenue: $153.50M+9.3%|EPS: $1.39+8.6%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Aug 31, 2024|Filed: Oct 21, 2024|Revenue: $590.56M+9.9%|EPS: $5.12+5.8%MeetForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: May 31, 2024|Filed: Jul 10, 2024|Revenue: $155.05M+9.4%|EPS: $1.46+5.0%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Feb 29, 2024|Filed: Apr 9, 2024|Revenue: $139.11M+6.8%|EPS: $1.14-5.8%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Nov 30, 2023|Filed: Jan 9, 2024|Revenue: $140.42M+12.4%|EPS: $1.28+24.3%Beat