WD-40 (WDFC) Set to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Key Points

• WD-40 is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings after the market closes on October 21. Analysts forecast earnings of $1.13 per share on revenue of approximately $172.07 million.
• WDFC shares opened at $204.41, with a market capitalization of about $2.74 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.40. Wall Street maintains a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $305.
• WD-40 declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable October 30 to shareholders of record on October 19. The payment represents a 2.0% yield and a 62.01% payout ratio.

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC - Get Free Report) will likely be posting its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21st. Analysts expect WD-40 to announce earnings of $1.13 per share and revenue of $172.07 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the company's upcoming Q4 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

WD-40 Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of WDFC stock opened at $204.41 on Wednesday. WD-40 has a 1 year low of $175.38 and a 1 year high of $298.90. The stock has a market cap of $2.74 billion, a PE ratio of 30.40 and a beta of 0.27. The business's fifty day moving average is $209.72 and its 200-day moving average is $217.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a current ratio of 2.65.

WD-40 Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 19th will be issued a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 19th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. WD-40's dividend payout ratio is 62.01%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WDFC has been the subject of several research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of WD-40 in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Zacks Research lowered WD-40 from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, September 11th. Northcoast Research upgraded shares of WD-40 to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of WD-40 from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Finally, DA Davidson upped their price target on shares of WD-40 from $270.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, WD-40 presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $305.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other WD-40 news, insider Patricia Olsem sold 200 shares of WD-40 stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.72, for a total value of $46,944.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 4,574 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,073,609.28. The trade was a 4.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.78% of the company's stock.

WD-40 Company Profile

WD-40 Company develops and markets maintenance, cleaning, and homecare products for consumer, professional, and industrial users. Its best-known product is WD-40 Multi-Use Product, a water-displacing formula used to loosen stuck parts, protect against corrosion, remove residue, and lubricate equipment.

The company also offers specialty maintenance products under the WD-40 Specialist brand, as well as products marketed under brands such as 3-IN-ONE, GT85, and 1001. These products serve automotive, industrial, marine, construction, household, and do-it-yourself applications.

Founded in 1953 and headquartered in San Diego, California, WD-40 Company sells its products through retailers, distributors, and industrial channels in markets around the world.

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