Oil-Dri (NYSE: ODC) posts Q3 2026 growth, hikes dividend and expands buyback
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Oil-Dri Corporation of America reported a strong third quarter of fiscal 2026 and increased shareholder returns. For the quarter ended April 30, 2026, net sales rose 9% to $126.3M, while net income grew 25% to $14.5M. Diluted EPS for Common Stock increased to $1.00 from $0.80, and EBITDA reached $23.8M, up 17%.
Gross margin softened to 26.7% from 28.6% as per ton domestic cost of goods sold rose 6%, but SG&A fell 13%, lifting operating income 23% to $17.1M. Retail & Wholesale delivered record net sales of $82.5M, up 13%, while Business to Business sales increased 3% to $43.8M. The Board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.225 per Common share and $0.168 per Class B share, about a 10% increase and the 23rd consecutive annual dividend raise, and authorized repurchases of up to 500,000 additional Common shares. Cash and cash equivalents were $62.9M as of April 30, 2026, and book value per share was $20.49.
Positive
- Strong Q3 earnings growth: Net sales rose to $126.3M (up 9%) and net income reached $14.5M (up 25%), with diluted EPS increasing to $1.00 from $0.80.
- Record Retail & Wholesale performance: Retail & Wholesale net sales hit a record $82.5M (up 13%), and segment operating income increased 16% to $11.3M.
- Enhanced shareholder returns: The quarterly dividend was raised about 10% to $0.225 per Common share and $0.168 per Class B share, the 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth, and the Board authorized repurchases of up to 500,000 additional Common shares.
- Stronger balance sheet: Cash and cash equivalents increased to $62.9M from $50.5M at the prior fiscal year-end, and book value per share rose to $20.49 from $18.66.
Negative
- Margin compression from higher costs: Gross margin declined to 26.7% from 28.6% as per ton domestic cost of goods sold rose 6%, and the Business to Business segment’s operating income fell 3% year over year in the quarter and 14% year to date.
Insights
Q3 shows solid growth, rising cash, and stepped-up capital returns, offset by margin pressure.
Oil-Dri delivered Q3 net sales of $126.3M (up 9%) and net income of $14.5M (up 25%), with diluted EPS rising to $1.00. Growth was driven mainly by record Retail & Wholesale revenue of $82.5M, up 13%, including stronger cat litter and industrial products demand.
Profitability quality is mixed. EBITDA rose 17% to $23.8M, but gross margin slipped from 28.6% to 26.7% as per ton domestic cost of goods sold increased 6%. Management offset this with a 13% reduction in SG&A, lifting operating margin to 13.5% from 12.0%. Business to Business operating income declined 3%, while Retail & Wholesale operating income advanced 16%.
Capital allocation is clearly shareholder-friendly. The quarterly dividend was raised about 10% to $0.225 per Common share and $0.168 per Class B share, marking 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The Board also authorized repurchases of up to 500,000 additional Common shares, on top of existing authorizations, while cash reached $62.9M and book value per share increased to $20.49 as of April 30, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q3 Net Sales: $126.3M
Q3 Net Income: $14.5M
Q3 Diluted EPS (Common): $1.00
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8 metrics
Q3 Net Sales
$126.3M
Three months ended April 30, 2026; up 9% year over year
Q3 Net Income
$14.5M
Three months ended April 30, 2026; up 25% year over year
Q3 Diluted EPS (Common)
$1.00
Quarter ended April 30, 2026; up from $0.80 in 2025
Q3 EBITDA
$23.8M
Quarter ended April 30, 2026; up from $20.2M in 2025
Quarterly Dividend (Common)
$0.225 per share
Declared June 3, 2026; about 10% increase, payable August 21, 2026
New Buyback Authorization
500,000 shares
Additional Common shares authorized for repurchase by the Board
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$62.9M
As of April 30, 2026; up from $50.5M at prior fiscal year-end
Book Value Per Share
$20.49
As of April 30, 2026; up from $18.66 as of July 31, 2025
Key Terms
EBITDA, Non-GAAP financial measures, Rule 10b5-1 plans, share repurchase program, +2 more
6 terms
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA † | $ | 23,770 | | $ | 20,248 | | 17%"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Rule 10b5-1 plans regulatory
"Repurchases may be made on the open market (pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or otherwise) or in negotiated transactions."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged schedule that lets company insiders buy or sell stock at set times or prices, set up when they do not possess confidential information. It acts like an automatic thermostat for trades, reducing the risk that otherwise-timed transactions could be accused of insider trading. Investors care because such plans increase transparency about insider activity and signal when insider trades are routine rather than reactive to private news.
gross margin financial
"Gross margins were 26.7% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to 28.6% in the same period in fiscal year 2025."
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
Winter Storm Fern other
"the Company was impacted by Winter Storm Fern in January 2026, which disrupted Oil-Dri’s supply chain"
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $126.3M · Guidance included
Q3 fiscal 2026
Revenue
$126.3M
+9% year over year
Net Income
$14.5M
+25% year over year
Diluted EPS (Common)
$1.00
up from $0.80 prior-year quarter
EBITDA
$23.8M
+17% year over year
Gross Margin
26.7%
down from 28.6% prior-year quarter
Guidance
Management stated they expect to achieve their annual plan and surpass last year’s net income, while noting that geopolitical unrest and higher transportation and input costs could create headwinds.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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On June 8, 2026 , Oil-Dri Corporation of America (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for its third quarter ended April 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.
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At its regular meeting on June 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.225 per share of Common Stock, and $0.168 per share of Class B Stock. The dividends will be payable on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2026.
At its June 3, 2026 meeting, the Board also authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock. These shares are in addition to the 172,261 shares of Common Stock and 208,197 shares of Class B Stock available for repurchase as of April 30, 2026 under prior authorizations from the Board. Repurchases may be made on the open market (pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or otherwise) or in negotiated transactions. The timing, number and manner of share repurchases will be determined by our management pursuant to the repurchase plan previously approved by our Board.
A copy of the press release issued on June 3, 2026 announcing these matters is attached as Exhibit 99.2, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Anthony W. Parker | ||||||||||
| Anthony W. Parker | |||||||||||
| Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |||||||||||
Date: June 8, 2026
410 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611, U.S.A
News Announcement
For Immediate Release
Exhibit 99.1
Oil-Dri Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues and Strong Earnings Growth
CHICAGO-(June 8, 2026) - Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), producer and marketer of sorbent mineral products, today announced results for its third quarter and first nine- months of fiscal year 2026.
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| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Ended April 30, | Ended April 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Results | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 126,329 | $ | 115,501 | 9% | $ | 364,552 | $ | 360,360 | 1% | ||||||||||
| Income from Operations * | $ | 17,093 | $ | 13,904 | 23% | $ | 49,740 | $ | 52,576 | (5)% | ||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 14,526 | $ | 11,644 | 25% | $ | 42,551 | $ | 40,941 | 4% | ||||||||||
| EBITDA † | $ | 23,770 | $ | 20,248 | 17% | $ | 69,146 | $ | 68,631 | 1% | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS - Common | $ | 1.00 | $ | 0.80 | 25% | $ | 2.93 | $ | 2.81 | 4% | ||||||||||
| Business to Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 43,841 | $ | 42,678 | 3% | $ | 130,104 | $ | 134,509 | (3)% | ||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | $ | 12,959 | $ | 13,382 | (3)% | $ | 38,392 | $ | 44,814 | (14)% | ||||||||||
| Retail and Wholesale | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 82,488 | $ | 72,823 | 13% | $ | 234,448 | $ | 225,851 | 4% | ||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | $ | 11,299 | $ | 9,709 | 16% | $ | 34,470 | $ | 34,414 | —% | ||||||||||
* Comprised of Consolidated Operating Income less unallocated corporate expenses.
† Please refer to Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP items to the comparable GAAP measures.
† Please refer to Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP items to the comparable GAAP measures.
Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am pleased to announce that after two consecutive quarters of challenging year-over-year comparisons, our recent results surpassed the prior year. Record third quarter consolidated net sales grew 9% and, combined with disciplined expense management, drove a 25% increase in net income despite inflationary pressure on cost of goods sold. Substantial cash generation also enabled us to continue returning value to our shareholders. While the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has contributed to broad market volatility, it did not have a material impact on our results for the third quarter. As we move into the final three months of our fiscal year, we expect to achieve our annual plan and surpass last year’s net income, although ongoing geopolitical unrest and related increases in transportation and input costs could create headwinds that may affect our ability to do so.”
Consolidated Results
As previously reported, the Company was impacted by Winter Storm Fern in January 2026, which disrupted Oil-Dri’s supply chain and affected customers’ ability to receive or pick up orders. Following the storm, operations recovered quickly, and service levels remained strong. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, the Company achieved fill rates of 99.9%, reflecting
operational resilience. As a result, our backlog declined by $2.2 million from the end of the prior quarter, causing a shift in revenue recognition into the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Consolidated net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2026 reached $126.3 million, up 9% from the prior year period. Higher revenues were achieved across both the Business to Business ("B2B") and Retail & Wholesale ("R&W") Products Groups, with elevated cat litter demand driving the majority of the growth.
Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $33.7 million, an increase of 2% over the prior year. Gross margins were 26.7% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to 28.6% in the same period in fiscal year 2025. A 6% increase in per ton domestic cost of goods sold contributed to the erosion in margin.
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $16.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to $19.1 million in the prior year. This $2.5 million, or 13%, decline primarily resulted from a lower corporate bonus accrual.
Consolidated income from operations was $17.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, or 23% greater than the same period in fiscal year 2025. Higher sales coupled with lower SG&A expenses were partially offset by elevated per ton cost of goods sold.
Total other income, net was $800,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2026, compared to $300,000 in the same period last year.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, income tax expense rose to $3.4 million from $2.6 million in the prior-year period, driven by higher pre-tax income.
Consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $14.5 million versus $11.6 million last year, representing a 25% improvement over the prior year.
Cash and cash equivalents for the three month period ended April 30, 2026 totaled $62.9 million compared to $50.5 million at the end of fiscal year 2025. Significant uses of cash during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 include capital investments for manufacturing infrastructure improvements and dividends.
Product Group Review
The B2B Products Group’s third quarter fiscal year 2026 revenues were $43.8 million, up 3% from the prior year. Year-over-year topline growth was generated by the Company’s agricultural and animal health businesses, while revenues from fluids purification products declined slightly. Sales of agricultural products reached $12.4 million, a 7% increase over last year, driven by elevated demand from new and existing customers and from order timing. Amlan International, Oil-Dri’s animal health business, reported sales of $6.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up 10% over the prior year. This improvement was attributable to higher volumes, including additional demand from new end-user accounts gained during the year, as well as from the successful recovery of a portion of a distributor’s previously lost sales from a key customer. Revenues from fluids purification products totaled $25.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting a relatively steady performance, albeit a decrease of 1% from the prior year.
SG&A expenses within the B2B Products Group for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 remained flat compared to the same period last year.
Operating income for the B2B Products Group was $13.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to $13.4 million in the prior year period, reflecting a decrease of 3%. Higher net sales were offset by elevated cost of goods sold.
The R&W Products Group delivered record sales of $82.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 13% from the prior year. Gains were primarily driven by higher revenues from cat litter, and to a lesser extent, from industrial and sports products. Domestic cat litter sales, excluding co-packaged products, totaled $57.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 10% from the prior year period. This improvement was primarily due to higher demand and the shift of orders into the third quarter caused by delays from Winter Storm Fern. Crystal cat litter volumes reached record levels, and sales of lightweight and coarse litter products increased over the prior year. In addition, co-packaged cat litter sales surged 94% to a new record high in the third quarter, supported by an expanded product portfolio that now includes lightweight litter. These results are consistent with 13-week retail data ended April 18, 2026¹, which showed that the lightweight litter segment again outperformed the overall cat litter category. Domestic industrial and sports products achieved record sales of $12.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 3% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Growth was driven by pricing actions to offset higher costs. The Company’s Canadian subsidiary reported a 2% revenue increase in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to the same period last year.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, SG&A expenses within the R&W Products Group decreased by $500,000, or 9%, from the prior year, primarily due to the timing of advertising spending.
Operating income for the R&W Products Group was $11.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, an increase of 16% compared to the same period last year. Higher sales and decreased SG&A expenses drove this improvement.
The Company will host its third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings discussion virtually via a live webcast on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation details are available on the Company’s website’s Events page.
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“Oil-Dri” and “Amlan” are registered trademarks of Oil-Dri Corporation of America and its subsidiaries.
1Based in part on data reported by NielsenIQ through its Scantrack Service for the Cat Litter Category in the 13-week period ended April 18, 2026, for the U.S. xAOC+Pet Supers market. Copyright © 2026 NielsenIQ.
About Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, 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
4supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about future events, our future performance, the future of our business, our plans and strategies, projections, anticipated trends, the economy and other future developments and their potential effects on us. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in other press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “expect,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” “strive,” and variations of such words and similar references to future periods.
Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, intended, expected, believed, estimated, projected, planned or otherwise expressed in any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except to the extent required by law, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain non-GAAP financial measures in this press release as supplemental financial metrics. In particular, EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure provided herein. We provide a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure below.
The non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We believe that certain non-GAAP measures may be helpful to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, and we urge investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial
5measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included in this release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Contact:
Leslie A. Garber
Director of Investor Relations
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
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6| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Third Quarter Ended April 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | % of Sales | 2025 | % of Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 126,329 | 100.0 | % | $ | 115,501 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of Goods Sold | (92,601) | (73.3) | % | (82,479) | (71.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | 33,728 | 26.7 | % | 33,022 | 28.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | (16,635) | (13.2) | % | (19,118) | (16.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 17,093 | 13.5 | % | 13,904 | 12.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other Income, Net | 818 | 0.6 | % | 344 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 17,911 | 14.2 | % | 14,248 | 12.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income Taxes Expense | (3,385) | (2.7) | % | (2,604) | (2.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | 14,526 | 11.5 | % | 11,644 | 10.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings Per Share: Basic Common | $ | 1.08 | $ | 0.86 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Class B | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.65 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Common | $ | 1.00 | $ | 0.80 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Class B | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.65 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Avg Shares Outstanding: Basic Common | 9,848 | 9,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Class B | 4,048 | 4,002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Common | 13,896 | 13,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Class B | 4,048 | 4,002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nine Months Ended April 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | % of Sales | 2025 | % of Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 364,552 | 100.0 | % | $ | 360,360 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of Goods Sold | (263,027) | (72.2) | % | (252,110) | (70.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | 101,525 | 27.8 | % | 108,250 | 30.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | (51,785) | (14.2) | % | (55,674) | (15.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from Operations | 49,740 | 13.6 | % | 52,576 | 14.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense), Net | 1,659 | 0.5 | % | (1,866) | (0.5) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 51,399 | 14.1 | % | 50,710 | 14.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income Taxes Expense | (8,848) | (2.4) | % | (9,769) | (2.7) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | 42,551 | 11.7 | % | 40,941 | 11.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings Per Share: Basic Common | $ | 3.15 | $ | 3.03 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Class B | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Common | $ | 2.93 | $ | 2.81 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Class B | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Avg Shares Outstanding: Basic Common | 9,884 | 9,882 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Class B | 4,035 | 3,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Common | 13,919 | 13,873 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Class B | 4,035 | 3,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||
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| As of April 30, | As of July 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 62,941 | $ | 50,458 | ||||||||||
| Accounts Receivable, Net | 75,772 | 69,370 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories, Net | 52,420 | 51,594 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | 5,212 | 5,961 | ||||||||||||
| Total Current Assets | 196,345 | 177,383 | ||||||||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 150,799 | 149,704 | ||||||||||||
| Other Assets | 61,646 | 64,590 | ||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 408,790 | $ | 391,677 | ||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Current Maturities of Notes Payable | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||||||||
| Accounts Payable | 13,848 | 16,808 | ||||||||||||
| Dividends Payable | 2,750 | 2,444 | ||||||||||||
| Other Current Liabilities | 42,322 | 48,935 | ||||||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 59,920 | 69,187 | ||||||||||||
| Noncurrent Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 38,847 | 38,817 | ||||||||||||
| Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 24,797 | 24,613 | ||||||||||||
| Total Noncurrent Liabilities | 63,644 | 63,430 | ||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 285,226 | 259,060 | ||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 408,790 | $ | 391,677 | ||||||||||
| Book Value Per Share Outstanding | $ | 20.49 | $ | 18.66 | ||||||||||
9| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||
| For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| April 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 42,551 | $ | 40,941 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | |||||||||||
| provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 17,186 | 16,391 | |||||||||
| Increase in Accounts Receivable | (6,203) | (3,816) | |||||||||
| Increase in Inventories | (766) | (2,547) | |||||||||
| Decrease in Prepaid Expenses | 463 | 1,234 | |||||||||
| (Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable | (641) | 495 | |||||||||
| Decrease in Accrued Expenses | (5,529) | (2,268) | |||||||||
| Other | 6,147 | 4,558 | |||||||||
| Total Adjustments | 10,657 | 14,047 | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 53,208 | 54,988 | |||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | (20,918) | (24,483) | |||||||||
| Acquisition of Business | — | (115) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | — | 89 | |||||||||
| Net Dispositions of Investment Securities | 312 | — | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (20,606) | (24,509) | |||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Payments on Revolving Credit Facility | — | (10,000) | |||||||||
| Dividends Paid | (7,626) | (6,290) | |||||||||
| Purchases of Treasury Stock | (12,537) | (2,233) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used In Financing Activities | (20,163) | (18,523) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | 44 | 38 | |||||||||
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 12,483 | 11,994 | |||||||||
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period | 50,458 | 24,481 | |||||||||
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period | $ | 62,941 | $ | 36,475 | |||||||
10| RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Quarter | Year to Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ended April 30, | Ended April 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP: Net Income | $ | 14,526 | $ | 11,644 | $ | 42,551 | $ | 40,941 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | $ | 5,708 | $ | 5,574 | $ | 17,186 | $ | 16,391 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | $ | 537 | $ | 548 | $ | 1,648 | $ | 1,888 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest Income | $ | (386) | $ | (122) | $ | (1,087) | $ | (358) | |||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Expense | $ | 3,385 | $ | 2,604 | $ | 8,848 | $ | 9,769 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 23,770 | $ | 20,248 | $ | 69,146 | $ | 68,631 | |||||||||||||||
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News Announcement
For Immediate Release
Exhibit 99.2
Oil-Dri Increases Dividends for 23rd Consecutive Year
and Authorizes Stock Repurchases
CHICAGO—(June 3, 2026)—The Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today declared a two-cent increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend per share of Common Stock, marking the 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth. The new dividend will be $0.225 per share of the Company’s Common Stock and $0.168 per share of the Company’s Class B Stock, an approximate 10% increase for both classes of stock.
Oil-Dri has paid cash dividends continuously each year since 1974, demonstrating the Company’s sustained fiscal strength and disciplined capital management over time.
The cash dividends will be payable on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2026.
The Board of Directors also authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock. These shares are in addition to the 172,261 shares of Common Stock and 208,197 shares of Class B Stock available for repurchase as of April 30, 2026 under prior authorizations from the Board of Directors.
“Our strong financial foundation allows us to further raise our dividend following the increase announced in December, while also enhancing our share repurchase program,” said Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oil‑Dri. “These actions reflect our confidence in the Company’s future and reinforce our commitment to thoughtful capital allocation and long‑term shareholder returns.”
The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of Oil-Dri's stock and general market and economic conditions.
The Company’s press release outlining its performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 will be issued after the close of the U.S. stock market on Monday, June 8, 2026. Oil-Dri will host an earnings discussion via a live webcast on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation details are posted on the Company’s website’s Events page.
About Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (“Oil-Dri”) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, 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, please visit oildri.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about future events, our future performance, the future of our business, our plans and strategies, projections, anticipated trends, the economy and other future developments and their potential effects on us. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in other press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “expect,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” “strive,” and variations of such words and similar references to future periods.
Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, intended, expected, believed, estimated, projected, planned or otherwise expressed in any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except to the extent required by law, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.
Contact:
Leslie A. Garber
Director of Investor Relations
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
InvestorRelations@oildri.com
(312) 321-1515
FAQ
How did Oil-Dri (ODC) perform in its Q3 fiscal 2026 results?
Oil-Dri reported Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $126.3 million, up 9%, and net income of $14.5 million, up 25%. Diluted EPS for Common Stock rose to $1.00 from $0.80, reflecting strong earnings growth despite higher cost of goods sold.
What dividend changes did Oil-Dri (ODC) announce in June 2026?
Oil-Dri’s Board declared a higher quarterly dividend of $0.225 per Common share and $0.168 per Class B share, about a 10% increase. This marks the 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth, with payment scheduled for August 21, 2026 to holders of record on August 7, 2026.
How did Oil-Dri’s business segments perform in Q3 fiscal 2026?
The Retail & Wholesale segment delivered record net sales of $82.5 million, up 13%, and operating income of $11.3 million, up 16%. The Business to Business segment generated net sales of $43.8 million (up 3%) with operating income of $13.0 million, slightly below last year.
What were Oil-Dri’s margins and cost trends in Q3 fiscal 2026?
Gross profit was $33.7 million with a margin of 26.7%, down from 28.6% a year earlier. A 6% increase in per ton domestic cost of goods sold pressured margins, partially offset by a 13% reduction in SG&A expenses.
What is Oil-Dri’s cash position and book value after Q3 fiscal 2026?
As of April 30, 2026, Oil-Dri held $62.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $50.5 million at the prior fiscal year-end. Book value per share outstanding increased to $20.49 from $18.66, reflecting strengthened equity.