Oil-Dri Corporation of America Ranked on Forbes’ 2025 List of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for the Second Consecutive Year

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Oil-Dri of America has been ranked on Forbes' List of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2025, marking its second consecutive year on the list. Forbes analyzed 914 companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion, ultimately selecting 322 companies based on criteria including positive sales growth and minimum share price of $5. Rankings were determined by evaluating earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity, and total stock return over both the latest twelve months and five-year periods.

The company, a leading manufacturer of specialty sorbent products, serves various markets including pet care, animal health, and industrial applications. With over 80 years of experience, Oil-Dri maintains vertical integration across its operations from research and development to sales.

CHICAGO , Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America was recently ranked on Forbes' List of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2025.

Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are honored to have been included on Forbes’ List of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for the second year in a row. Our strong financial results have allowed us to be ranked alongside a distinguished group of top-performing businesses within the small cap landscape. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team, the trust of our customers, and the support of our shareholders; all of whom inspire us to continue our mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals.”

Forbes used data from FactSet to compile its annual list of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies. Forbes reviewed 914 small-cap companies with a market value between $300 million and $2 billion. The list was then narrowed down to 322 companies that had positive sales growth over the past twelve months and a share price of at least $5. The rankings were based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity, and total stock return for the latest twelve months available and over the last five years.

About Oil-Dri
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health, bleaching clay and fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals. To learn more about the Company, visit oildri.com.

Contact:
Leslie A. Garber
Director of Investor Relations
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
InvestorRelations@oildri.com
(312) 321-1515

FAQ

What criteria did Forbes use to rank Oil-Dri (ODC) on its 2025 Small-Cap Companies list?

Forbes evaluated companies based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity, and total stock return for both the latest twelve months and over five years. Companies needed a market value between $300-$2 billion, positive sales growth, and a minimum share price of $5.

How many companies did Forbes evaluate before selecting Oil-Dri (ODC) for its 2025 list?

Forbes reviewed 914 small-cap companies and narrowed the list down to 322 companies that met their criteria for successful small-cap businesses.

What markets does Oil-Dri (ODC) serve as of 2024?

Oil-Dri serves the pet care, animal health, bleaching clay, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial, and automotive markets with specialty sorbent products.