WD-40 Stock Forecast, Price & News

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is WD-40 a buy right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WD-40 in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WD-40 stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WDFC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has WD-40's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

WD-40's stock was trading at $179.82 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WDFC shares have increased by 33.3% and is now trading at $239.73.
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When is WD-40's next earnings date?

WD-40 is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 6th 2022.
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How were WD-40's earnings last quarter?

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October, 18th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.63. The specialty chemicals company earned $115.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $117.50 million. WD-40 had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.72% and a net margin of 14.39%. WD-40's revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.42 earnings per share.
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How often does WD-40 pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WD-40?

WD-40 announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 4th. Investors of record on Friday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.72 per share on Friday, October 29th. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.20%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 14th.
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Is WD-40 a good dividend stock?

WD-40 pays an annual dividend of $2.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.22%. WD-40 has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of WD-40 is 56.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WD-40 will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.14% next year. This indicates that WD-40 will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has WD-40 issued on next quarter's earnings?

WD-40 issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.240-$5.380 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $5.760. The company issued revenue guidance of $522 million-$542 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $517.43 million.

What price target have analysts set for WDFC?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for WD-40's shares. Their forecasts range from $277.00 to $277.00. On average, they anticipate WD-40's share price to reach $277.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are WD-40's key executives?

WD-40's management team includes the following people:

• Garry Owen Ridge, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Steven A. Brass, President & Chief Operating Officer
• Jay W. Rembolt, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP-Finance
• Rae Ann Partlo, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & VP
• Richard T. Clampitt, Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel (LinkedIn Profile)

What is Garry O. Ridge's approval rating as WD-40's CEO?

42 employees have rated WD-40 CEO Garry O. Ridge on Glassdoor.com. Garry O. Ridge has an approval rating of 98% among WD-40's employees. This puts Garry O. Ridge in the top 20% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of WD-40's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to WD-40 include Procter & Gamble (PG), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), Church & Dwight (CHD), Clorox (CLX), Spectrum Brands (SPB), Central Garden & Pet (CENTA), Oil-Dri Co. of America (ODC) and Orchids Paper Products (TIS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of WD-40 own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WD-40 investors own include Home Depot (HD), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), McDonald's (MCD), Texas Instruments (TXN), Honeywell International (HON), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC) and NIKE (NKE).

What is WD-40's stock symbol?

WD-40 trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WDFC."

Who are WD-40's major shareholders?

WD-40's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.81%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (6.17%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (4.39%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.38%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.11%) and Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (1.83%). Company insiders that own WD-40 stock include Garry O Ridge, Geoffrey Holdsworth, Jay Rembolt, Richard T Clampitt, Steven A Brass and William B Noble.
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Which major investors are selling WD-40 stock?

WDFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Invesco Ltd., Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, and Citadel Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold WD-40 company stock in the last year include Garry O Ridge, Geoffrey Holdsworth, Richard T Clampitt, and William B Noble.
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Which major investors are buying WD-40 stock?

WDFC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Comerica Bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ , NFJ Investment Group LLC, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, and Natixis.
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How do I buy shares of WD-40?

Shares of WDFC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is WD-40's stock price today?

One share of WDFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $239.73.

How much money does WD-40 make?

WD-40 has a market capitalization of $3.29 billion and generates $488.11 million in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $70.23 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.09 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does WD-40 have?

WD-40 employs 522 workers across the globe.

When was WD-40 founded?

WD-40 was founded in 1953.

What is WD-40's official website?

The official website for WD-40 is www.wd40company.com.

Where are WD-40's headquarters?

WD-40 is headquartered at 9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA, 92131.

How can I contact WD-40?

WD-40's mailing address is 9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA, 92131. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at (619) 275-1400, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 619-275-5823.