WD-40 (WDFC) to Release Earnings on Thursday

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC - Get Free Report) is anticipated to release its Q3 2025 earnings data after the market closes on Thursday, July 10th. Analysts expect WD-40 to post earnings of $1.43 per share and revenue of $160.60 million for the quarter. WD-40 has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.250-5.550 EPS and its FY25 guidance at $5.25-$5.55 EPS.

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.27 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $146.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $154.40 million. WD-40 had a return on equity of 31.55% and a net margin of 13.99%. The company's revenue was up 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.14 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect WD-40 to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

WD-40 Trading Up 9.6%

NASDAQ:WDFC traded up $22.16 on Friday, reaching $253.66. 124,603 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 121,404. The company has a quick ratio of 1.69, a current ratio of 2.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.46 and a beta of 0.14. The business has a fifty day moving average of $238.79 and a 200-day moving average of $236.48. WD-40 has a 52-week low of $208.00 and a 52-week high of $292.36.

WD-40 Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 18th will be paid a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 18th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.48%. WD-40's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 59.97%.

Insider Transactions at WD-40

In other news, CFO Sara Kathleen Hyzer acquired 256 shares of WD-40 stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $222.83 per share, for a total transaction of $57,044.48. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 4,072 shares of the company's stock, valued at $907,363.76. This trade represents a 6.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.75% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of WD-40

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of WD-40 in the 1st quarter valued at about $146,000. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of WD-40 in the 1st quarter valued at $211,000. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in WD-40 in the first quarter valued at $225,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in shares of WD-40 by 476.2% in the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,734 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $911,000 after acquiring an additional 3,086 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of WD-40 by 6.6% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,578 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $385,000 after buying an additional 98 shares during the period. 91.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, DA Davidson upgraded WD-40 to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, April 14th.

About WD-40

WD-40 Company develops and sells maintenance products, and homecare and cleaning products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. 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 name; specialty maintenance products, such as penetrants, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, greases, lubricants, and rust removers under the WD-40 Specialist brand; and bike-specific products.