MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 10h ago
WD-40 (WDFC) Q4 Earnings Lag EstimatesYahoo Finance report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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$220.61 +0.55% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.41
WD-40 Company (WDFC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $2.94B
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As of 2026-11-02, WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $220.61 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $2.94B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, WDFC ranks #12 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does WDFC compare to KWR and NGVT in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), WDFC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.3x, gross margin of 55.1%, and ROIC of 27.2%. By comparison, KWR (Quaker Houghton) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.1%, cap $2.72B) and NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WDFC?
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Per WDFC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0000105132), WD-40 Company generated $620.0M in revenue (+5.0% YoY), $91.0M in net income, and $83.4M in free cash flow against $459.7M in total assets and $85.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (55% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.41 (-0.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 13.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WDFC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WDFC SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (26% of score)
Altman Z-Score 13.24 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.5% FCF Margin ($83.4M FCF) & 55.1% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (62.9) create a -10 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$202.78-0.7% Next Q
61
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$201.36+7.3% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$216.06+2.1% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C+$220.61+2% Hist 90D α
69
Trajectory: C (61) → C+ (69)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the WDFC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, WDFC faces multiple-compression risk if 32.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 52.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($204.77) or 200D SMA ($219.47) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($231.53) toward Bear Floor ($180.59).
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Why WDFC Stock advanced +0.55% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
WD-40 Company (WDFC) advanced +0.55% to $220.61, trading at 37% of its 52-week range ($175.38 – $298.9). Solid 55% profit margin (27% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 37% of its 52-week range ($175.38 – $298.9) with RSI-14 at 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.2% around $220.61 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 55.1% gross margin and $83.4M annual free cash flow.
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RISK WATCHSeeking Alpha • 13h ago
WD-40 Company: Old Habits Die Hard, But They Die All The Same (Downgrade) (NASDAQ:WDFC)Seeking Alpha report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREwww.marketscreener.com • 16h ago
Earnings Flash (WDFC) WD-40 Company Reports Q4 Revenue $176.8M, vs. FactSet Est of $172.1Mwww.marketscreener.com report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETradingView • 19h ago
What WD-40 (WDFC) Said on Its Q4 Earnings CallTradingView report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 22h ago
WD-40 Could Reward Patient Investors—Here's WhyYahoo Finance report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESimply Wall St • 1d ago
WD 40 (WDFC) Stock Looks Above Fair Value TodaySimply Wall St report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTGuruFocus • 1d ago
WD-40 Company (WDFC) Reports Q4 Sales Growth and Projects ContinGuruFocus report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTMarketBeat • 1d ago
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Stock Jumps 8.5% - Time to Buy?MarketBeat report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 5h ago
WD-40 Company Announces Divestiture of X-14®, and Carpet Fresh® BrandsSAN DIEGO, November 02, 2026--WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) today announced that it has completed the divestiture of the X-14® and Carpet Fresh® brands to Malco Products, Inc.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 5d ago
WD-40 credits supply chain for $7M in cost savingsThe company cut costs in FY2026 through several operational improvements, such as reducing inventory levels, President and CEO Steven Brass said.
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WDFC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +8.00%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-02O $214.1H $220.6L $214.1C $220.6VOL 112.5K
RES: $217.9SUP: $160.9SMA50: $204.8SMA200: $219.5
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +5.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WDFC)
Materials Rank #12 of 270
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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (WDFC vs. KWR, NGVT, IOSP, ROG)
Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, WD-40 Company (WDFC) ranks #12 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #94 by equity capitalization ($2.94B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WDFC leads on earnings valuation at 32.3x trailing P/E, while NGVT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. IOSP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with WDFC at 69/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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WD-40 Company | C+ | 69/100 | 32.3x | 55.1% | 27.2% | +0.55% | $2.94B | Benchmark Subject |
| KWR Quaker Houghton | D | 49/100 | — | 36.0% | 2.1% | -4.38% | $2.72B | /kwr-vs-wdfc → |
| NGVT Ingevity Corporation | C+ | 67/100 | — | 39.5% | 85.0% | -1.39% | $2.59B | /ngvt-vs-wdfc → |
| IOSP Innospec Inc. | B- | 70/100 | — | 27.7% | 9.9% | -1.50% | $2.50B | /iosp-vs-wdfc → |
| ROG Rogers Corporation | D | 51/100 | — | 31.7% | -3.6% | -5.18% | $2.50B | /rog-vs-wdfc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0000105132In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), WD-40 Company (WDFC) reported GAAP revenue of $620.0M (+5.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $590.6M , and +15.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $91.0M, operating cash flow of $87.9M, and free cash flow of $83.4M (-5.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, WDFC closed FY2025 with $459.7M in total assets against $85.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 13.24, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-08-31 | $620.0M | $91.0M | $87.9M | $83.4M | $459.7M | $85.7M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-08-31 | $590.6M | $69.6M | $92.0M | $87.8M | $447.3M | $84.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-08-31 | $537.3M | $66.0M | $98.4M | $98.4M | — | — |
3. WDFC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WDFC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $220.61 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $2.94B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, WDFC ranks #12 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WDFC compare to KWR and NGVT in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), WDFC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.3x, gross margin of 55.1%, and ROIC of 27.2%. By comparison, KWR (Quaker Houghton) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.1%, cap $2.72B) and NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WDFC?
Per WDFC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0000105132), WD-40 Company generated $620.0M in revenue (+5.0% YoY), $91.0M in net income, and $83.4M in free cash flow against $459.7M in total assets and $85.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (55% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WDFC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WDFC last traded at $220.61 (+0.55% on volume of 191,524 shares), positioning the stock +7.74% above its 50-day simple moving average ($204.77) and +0.52% above its 200-day simple moving average ($219.47). Across its 52-week range of $175.38 to $298.90, WDFC sits at the 36.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($206.93 to $234.29).
WDFC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WDFC stock moving today?
Why WDFC Stock advanced +0.55% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 55% profit margin (27% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 69/100 (C+)
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WDFC — WD-40 Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WDFC scores 69 out of 100 (letter grade C+; verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20 (ROIC 27.2%; FCF yield 2.84%), Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 10/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 13.24; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.32). The strongest pillar is the balance sheet, which supports the view that the company carries low financial risk. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit, which the rating ties to a market-neutral beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. Upside drivers cited in the source data are the high return on invested capital and the forensic strength. The main valuation tradeoff is that trailing P/E of 32.3 and EV/EBITDA of 27.6 are elevated relative to the 2.84% FCF yield, so price already reflects a substantial share of the quality profile. The rating's "watch for breakout" framing implies the score is neither a clear accumulation nor a clear avoid signal; a prospective investor would be weighing a high-quality balance sheet against a rich multiple and only moderate institutional and insider conviction.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $620.0M | $103.8M | $91.0M | N/A | $83.4M | $48.6M | $85.7M |
| FY 2024 | $590.6M | $96.4M | $69.6M | N/A | $87.8M | $54.9M | $84.6M |
| FY 2023 | $537.3M | $89.7M | $66.0M | N/A | $98.4M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $537.3M (FY 2023) to $620.0M (FY 2025), and net income rose from $66.0M to $91.0M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 16.7% and the net margin is 14.7%. The FCF trend declined from $98.4M in FY 2023 to $83.4M in FY 2025, a pattern that contrasts with rising earnings. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the ROIC is 27.2%, the Altman Z-Score is 13.24, and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9; the Debt/Equity ratio is 0.32. Taken together, these forensic readings describe a balance sheet with low leverage and strong financial-health scores.
Open Questions
- What drove the Q4 earnings miss against estimates despite the reported revenue beat, and does the margin profile hold going forward?
- What is the basis for the downgrade headline, and what analyst rating and price target currently apply?
- Why did free cash flow decline from FY 2023 to FY 2025 while net income increased?
- What are the institutional and insider ownership levels underlying the whale and insider pillar scores?
- What are the company's specific product lines, customer concentration, and supply-chain inputs?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 10h ago
WD-40 (WDFC) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates Yahoo Finance report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Seeking Alpha • 13h ago
WD-40 Company: Old Habits Die Hard, But They Die All The Same (Downgrade) (NASDAQ:WDFC) Seeking Alpha report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE www.marketscreener.com • 16h ago
Earnings Flash (WDFC) WD-40 Company Reports Q4 Revenue $176.8M, vs. FactSet Est of $172.1M www.marketscreener.com report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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WD-40 Could Reward Patient Investors—Here's Why Yahoo Finance report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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WD 40 (WDFC) Stock Looks Above Fair Value Today Simply Wall St report covering WD-40 Company (WDFC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is WDFC (C+ • RQD 69/100) a Buy at $219.41?
Welcome to the WDFC (WD-40 Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 69/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to capital efficiency (27.2% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $168.95 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $219.41 Pump the brakes on WDFC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WDFC, but look at what you are paying: 32.3x trailing P/E with 55.1% gross margins. Unless WD-40 Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $265.49 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $219.41 WDFC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WDFC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $219.41 (52-wk range $175.38 - $298.90), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.