What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 8 252 sessions, October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +10.6% close of July 10, 2026
- 1-year change
- +11.9% closing prices, October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026
- 1-month change
- +9.8% closing prices, September 25, 2026 to October 27, 2026
Company Description
WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) is a global marketing organization in the manufacturing sector that focuses on products designed to solve maintenance and cleaning problems in workshops, factories, and homes around the world. The company is known for owning a portfolio of maintenance and homecare and cleaning brands and describes its purpose as creating positive lasting memories through products that help people address everyday challenges.
According to multiple company disclosures, WD-40 Company’s business centers on two broad product groupings: maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products. Maintenance products are repeatedly identified as the company’s primary strategic focus and represent the majority of its net sales. These include the flagship WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product and the WD-40 Specialist ae line, as well as other maintenance brands such as 3-IN-ONE ae and GT85 ae. Homecare and cleaning brands cited in company communications include X-14 ae, 2000 Flushes ae, Carpet Fresh ae, no vac ae, Spot Shot ae, Lava ae, Solvol ae, and, in earlier periods, 1001 ae and 1001 Carpet Fresh ae.
WD-40 Company reports that it is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, and that its products are available in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide. The company states that it recorded net sales of $620.0 million in fiscal year 2025 and that it trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WDFC. Its operations are discussed in terms of three geographic segments: the Americas (United States, Canada, and Latin America), EIMEA (Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa), and Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, and other countries in the Asia region). Company reports indicate that the Americas segment has represented a substantial portion of total net sales, with EIMEA and Asia-Pacific also contributing meaningfully.
Business focus and product portfolio
Company communications emphasize that maintenance products are the primary strategic focus. In several earnings releases, WD-40 Company notes that maintenance products represent about 96 percent of quarterly net sales, highlighting the central role of this category. Within maintenance products, the WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product is repeatedly described as the flagship brand, and management commentary references a substantial remaining global growth opportunity for this product. The WD-40 Specialist ae line and other maintenance brands such as 3-IN-ONE ae and GT85 ae are also identified as contributors to maintenance product sales.
The company has also marketed homecare and cleaning products under brands including X-14 ae, 2000 Flushes ae, Carpet Fresh ae, no vac ae, Spot Shot ae, Lava ae, Solvol ae, and 1001 ae. However, WD-40 Company has disclosed portfolio changes in this area. For example, it announced the sale of its U.K. homecare and cleaning businesses, including the 1001 and 1001 Carpet Fresh brands, to Supreme Imports Ltd. The company has also communicated its intent to sell homecare and cleaning product portfolios in the Americas, and has described these divestitures as consistent with a focus on higher growth, higher gross margin opportunities in maintenance products.
Geographic segments and markets
WD-40 Company organizes its operations into three trade blocs:
- Americas consisting of the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Company disclosures show this segment representing about half of total net sales in some quarters, driven largely by WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product and WD-40 Specialist ae sales.
- EIMEA consisting of countries in Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment has been described as contributing a significant share of total net sales, with growth in both WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product and WD-40 Specialist ae, and with some offset from declines in homecare and cleaning products as U.K. brands were divested.
- Asia-Pacific consisting of Australia, China, and other countries in the Asia region. Company reports highlight changes in sales driven by timing of distributor orders, expanded distribution, and promotional activity, particularly for WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product and WD-40 Specialist ae.
Across these regions, WD-40 Company describes itself as a global marketing organization that develops and sells its brands in workshops, factories, and homes. The company has noted that it distributes products through various channels, including hardware outlets, automotive channels, industrial customers, mass retailers, and online platforms, in earlier third-party descriptions.
Strategic priorities and capital allocation
In multiple earnings releases and transaction announcements, WD-40 Company outlines a strategic emphasis on maintenance products and on optimizing its portfolio. The sale of the U.K. homecare and cleaning businesses and the stated intent to divest homecare and cleaning portfolios in the Americas are presented as actions to prioritize higher growth and higher gross margin maintenance brands. Management commentary refers to a focus on growing the blue and yellow brand with the little red top, a reference to the WD-40 ae Multi-Use Product.
The company also discloses an ongoing capital allocation approach that includes regular cash dividends and a share repurchase program. Board-approved share repurchase authorizations and dividend increases are documented in press releases and Form 8-K filings. These communications describe dividends as an ongoing priority and reference a repurchase plan authorizing the acquisition of a specified dollar amount of outstanding shares through a stated expiration date.
Corporate governance and stockholder engagement
WD-40 Company files regular proxy statements and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Its Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A describes the annual meeting of stockholders, board composition, board committees, and matters submitted to stockholder vote, such as the election of directors, advisory votes on executive compensation, and ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm. An 8-K filing summarizing the 2025 annual meeting reports voting results on these proposals and confirms that a substantial majority of outstanding shares were represented virtually or by proxy.
The company also uses webcasts and virtual meeting formats to provide access to earnings conference calls and annual stockholder meetings. These events are described in news releases and SEC filings, which provide details on timing, access links, and topics to be discussed, including financial results and strategic overviews.
Stock information
WD-40 Company states that its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol WDFC. The company has disclosed regular quarterly dividends and board-authorized share repurchase plans, and it provides guidance on net sales, gross margin, operating income, and earnings per share in its earnings releases. These forward-looking statements are accompanied by cautionary language about risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from expectations.
Stock Performance
Wd-40 Co (WDFC) closed at $218.61 on October 27, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has gained 11.9%.
WDFC Metrics & Rankings
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Latest News
Wd-40 Co has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 6 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 8 articles coincided with positive price movement and 2 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, dividends, conferences, earnings date. View all WDFC news →
SEC Filings
Wd-40 Co has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 8 Form 4, 1 Form 10-K, 1 Form 8-K. The most recent filing was submitted on October 27, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all WDFC SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Wd-40 Co over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Wd-40 Co generated $688.0M in revenue in FY2026, retaining a 55.3% gross margin, operating income reached $108.9M (15.8% operating margin), and net income was $82.3M, reflecting a 12.0% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $6.08. The company generated $105.0M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 2.57, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
Upcoming Events
Dividend payment date
CFO Transition Complete
Chief Strategy & Brand appointments
Wd-40 Co has 3 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Dividend payment date", is scheduled for October 30, 2026 (in 3 days). 1 of them is a financing or capital event, such as a dividend or a debt maturity. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the WDFC stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Wd-40 Co (WDFC) currently stands at 552.6 thousand shares, down 0.2% from the previous reporting period, representing 4.2% of the float.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Wd-40 Co (WDFC) currently stands at 3.9 days, down 20.8% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.8 to 6.3 days.
WDFC Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Wd-40 Co (WDFC) operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry within the broader Basic Materials sector and is listed on the NASDAQ. Among dividend-paying stocks, WDFC ranks #1,383 by dividend yield.
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