WD-40 Company (WDFC) Stock Price & Analysis
WD-40 Company (WDFC) closed at USD 201.08 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.53% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 204.2; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 200.01–206.18 on volume of 165,710 shares. Market capitalization is $2.70B, with a 52-week range of USD 175.38–298.9 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (WDFC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 271.67 (range 245–305).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -6.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-21, EPS estimate USD 1.13, revenue estimate $172M.
Analysts (WDFC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 271.67 (low 245, high 305).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $270 → $305 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WDFC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.1% | -6.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +8.2% | -1.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.4% | 29.9% |
| Max drawdown | -28.3% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -39.7% (Jan 2022→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 201.08 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.53% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 204.2 |
| Open | USD 206.18 |
| Day Range | USD 200.01 – 206.18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 175.38 – 298.9 |
| Volume | 165,710 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.70B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WDFC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WDFC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.46 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 208.98) |
| MACD | -0.85 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WDFC)
Wall Street analysts rate WDFC "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 271.67 (range USD 245–305), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 271.67 |
| High Target | USD 305 |
| Low Target | USD 245 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WDFC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.13 |
| Revenue Estimate | $172.07M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 2.24 vs est 1.57 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 1.5 vs est 1.41 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.45 ▼ miss |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 1.57 vs est 0.82 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WDFC)
| Total Revenue | $674.68M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +24.30% |
| Gross Margin | +55.82% |
| Operating Margin | +20.67% |
| Profit Margin | +13.23% |
| ROE | +33.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.41 |
| Current Ratio | 2.65 |
| Total Cash | $59.14M |
| Total Debt | $114.41M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WDFC)
Nexqual rates WD-40 Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +5.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 56%, operating 21% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $59M cash vs $114M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $85M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 33%, ROA 15.4% |
Ownership (WDFC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.91% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.39% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.42M |
| Float | 13.36M |
| Short % of Float | +5.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (WDFC)
WD-40 Company is led by Steven A. Brass (age 59), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Steven A. Brass (age 59) |
|---|---|
| CFO, VP of Finance & Treasurer | Sara K. Hyzer (age 46) |
| Group Managing Director of EIMEA & Emerging Markets | William B. Noble (age 67) |
| Divisional President of The Americas | Patricia Q. Olsem (age 58) |
| Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications | Wendy D. Kelley |
Major Backers & Investors (WDFC)
Notable institutional backers of WD-40 Company include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Alliancebernstein L.P., First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 4.69% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 2.81% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.6% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 2.41% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.23% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.18% |
| Vanguard Group | 20.47% |
| State Street | 4.09% |
| Geode Capital | 3.29% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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