WD-40 Q3 Sales Surge 24%, EPS Beats by 49%, Lifts FY26 Outlook and Launches $100M Buyback
WDFC sits 55% above its 52-week low of $175.38.
Summary
WD-40 delivered a standout Q3: net sales jumped 24% to $195.1M, crushing the $172.8M consensus, while adjusted EPS of $2.33 nearly doubled the $1.56 estimate. Gross margin hit 56.6%, and the company raised its full-year outlook—now guiding FY26 reported sales to $675M-$690M (up from $652M-$667M ex-FX) and non-GAAP EPS to $6.05-$6.35. A new $100M share buyback program, effective September 2026, adds a capital return catalyst. The strong performance was driven by growth in its flagship product.
At the time of this announcement, WDFC was trading at $271.00 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.2B. The 52-week trading range was $175.38 to $253.24. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.