WD-40发布FY2026四季报：收入超预期但EPS逊预期、利润率承压，FY2027指引温和增长

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________
FORM
8-K
___________
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):
October 21, 2026
WD-40 COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
___________
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
000-06936
(Commission File Number)
WD 40 CO
(Commission Company Name)
95-1797918
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
9715 Businesspark Avenue
,
San Diego
,
California
92131
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(619)
275-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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NASDAQ
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ITEM 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2026, WD-40 Company issued a news release with respect to earnings for the quarter ended August 31, 2026. The full text of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
All of the information furnished in this Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
News Release by WD-40 Company dated October 21, 2026.
104
The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.
SIGNATURE
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.
WD-40 Company
(Registrant)
Date: October 21, 2026
/s/ SARA K. HYZER
Sara K. Hyzer
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT 99.1
WD-40 Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
~ Net Sales of Maintenance Products Grew 9% in the Fourth Quarter and 13% for the Fiscal Year ~
~ On a Constant Currency Basis, Net Sales of Maintenance Products Grew 8% in the Fourth Quarter and 9% for the Fiscal Year Aligning with Long-Term Growth Targets ~
~ Fiscal Year 2026 Results In Line with Guidance Across Key Financial Metrics ~
SAN DIEGO — Oct. 21, 2026 — WD-40 Company (Nasdaq: WDFC), a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world, today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2026 Summary
(Compared with Fiscal Year 2025)
•
Net sales increased 11% to $688.0 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 7% to $666.2 million.
•
Net sales of maintenance products increased 13% to $665.9 million. On a constant currency basis, maintenance product sales increased 9% to $644.7 million.
•
Gross margin improved to 55.3% compared to 55.1%.
•
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 13% to $225.0 million.
•
Advertising and sales promotion expenses increased 19% to $44.7 million.
•
Operating income improved 5% to $108.9 million.
•
Net income decreased 10% to $82.3 million, and diluted earnings per share were $6.08, compared with $6.69. The decrease reflects a favorable $11.9 million income tax adjustment in fiscal year 2025 related to the release of an uncertain tax position.⁽¹⁾
•
Excluding that prior-year tax benefit and $1.3 million of amortization expense in fiscal year 2026 related to the reclassification of certain homecare and cleaning products in the Americas from held for sale to held for use, non-GAAP operating income improved 6% to $110.2 million, non-GAAP net income increased 6% to $83.7 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 6% to $6.18.
Fourth
Quarter Summary
(Compared with Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025)
•
Net sales increased 8% to $176.8 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 7% to $174.9 million.
•
Net sales of maintenance products increased 9% to $170.5 million. On a constant currency basis, maintenance product sales increased 8% to $168.8 million.
•
Gross margin decreased to 52.8% compared to 54.7%.
•
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19% to $58.2 million.
•
Advertising and sales promotion expenses increased 26% to $15.8 million.
•
Operating income decreased 32% to $19.1 million.
•
Net income decreased 32% to $14.4 million, and diluted earnings per share were $1.06, compared with $1.56.
"Fiscal year 2026 demonstrated the resilience of our business and the strength of our execution," said Steve Brass, president and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company. “We grew net sales 11%, grew maintenance product sales at the top of our long-term target range, and delivered results in line with guidance. Our globally decentralized supply chain continued to be a competitive advantage, helping us navigate volatility, deliver exceptional customer service and generate cost savings.
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"Our fourth quarter financial results reflect higher input costs and continued investment in our people and brands. Higher costs for specialty chemicals and other inputs pressured gross margin. Based on what we know today, we believe our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 marked the low point for gross margin, and we anticipate sequential improvement beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to performance-based incentive compensation earned by every employee, along with higher freight costs to keep products available for customers. Higher advertising and sales promotion expenses supported sales growth and brand building.
"We manage WD-40 Company for the long term. We see significant remaining opportunity for WD-40
®
Brand around the world and a long runway for growth. A resilient business model, durable competitive advantages, strong cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation give us confidence in our ability to deliver sustainable growth and create long-term value for stockholders. Most importantly, our people turn that opportunity into results, and their commitment, capability and passion make our business stronger every year," concluded Brass.
Net Sales by Segment (in thousands):
Three Months Ended August 31,
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
2026
2025
Dollars
Change
2026
2025
Dollars
Change
Americas
(2)
$
81,274
$
77,472
$
3,802
5
%
$
326,177
$
290,599
$
35,578
12
%
EIMEA
(3)
69,174
62,671
6,503
10
%
259,290
236,434
22,856
10
%
Asia-Pacific
(4)
26,332
23,328
3,004
13
%
102,526
92,952
9,574
10
%
Total
$
176,780
$
163,471
$
13,309
8
%
$
687,993
$
619,985
$
68,008
11
%
Fourth Quarter Highlights by Segment:
Americas
(Compared with Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025)
•
The Americas segment represented 46% of total net sales in the fourth quarter.
•
Net sales increased 5% to $81.3 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 4% to $80.4 million.
•
Net sales of maintenance products increased 5% to $77.8 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales of maintenance products increased 4% to $76.9 million.
•
The growth was primarily attributable to higher net sales of WD-40
®
Multi-Use Product in Latin America, which increased $2.7 million on strong performance in distributor markets, including Argentina and Ecuador, supported by improved inventory sourcing and distribution.
•
WD-40 Specialist
®
delivered a $0.7 million increase in net sales, driven by new distribution, expanded placement with large retailers, and growth in online sales.
EIMEA
(Compared with Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025)
•
The EIMEA segment represented 39% of total net sales in the fourth quarter.
•
Net sales increased 10% to $69.2 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 10% to $69.0 million.
•
Net sales of maintenance products increased
14%
on both a reported and constant currency basis. Following the divestiture of the homecare and cleaning products portfolio in EIMEA in fiscal year 2025, maintenance products now account for all of the segment's net sales.
•
The growth was primarily attributable to higher sales of WD-40
®
Multi-Use Product in the EIMEA distributor markets, led by India and the Middle East, which grew $2.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
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•
Direct markets also contributed, led by Southern Europe, where net sales of WD-40
®
Brand products increased $3.9 million on strong commercial execution, promotional activity and merchandising.
Asia-Pacific
(Compared with Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025)
•
The Asia-Pacific segment represented 15% of total net sales in the fourth quarter.
•
Net sales increased 13%
to
$26.3
million. On
a constant currency basis, net sales increased
9%
to $25.5 million.
•
Net sales of maintenance products increased
12%
to $23.5 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales of maintenance products increased 9% to $22.9 million.
•
Growth was broad-based across the region. China led the growth, with net sales up $1.8 million on higher volumes driven by successful promotional and marketing programs and expanded distribution across traditional and e-commerce channels. Growth also benefited from some customer purchases ahead of a planned price increase.
•
WD-40 Specialist
®
also contributed with net sales up $0.6 million, driven primarily by new distribution, expanded placement with large retailers and growth in online sales.
Net Sales by Product Group (in thousands):
Three Months Ended August 31,
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
2026
2025
Dollars
Change
2026
2025
Dollars
Change
WD-40 Multi-Use Product
®
$
134,965
$
125,035
$
9,930
8
%
$
532,651
$
477,961
$
54,690
11
%
WD-40 Specialist
®
26,184
22,200
3,984
18
%
99,083
81,962
17,121
21
%
Other maintenance products
(5)
9,320
8,505
815
10
%
34,208
31,043
3,165
10
%
Total maintenance products
170,469
155,740
14,729
9
%
665,942
590,966
74,976
13
%
HCCP
(6)
6,311
7,731
(1,420)
(18)
%
22,051
29,019
(6,968)
(24)
%
Total
$
176,780
$
163,471
$
13,309
8
%
$
687,993
$
619,985
$
68,008
11
%
•
Net sales of maintenance products, the Company’s primary strategic focus, represented 96% of total net sales in the fourth quarter. Net sales of maintenance products increased 9% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by higher net sales of WD-40
®
Multi-Use Product in the United States, France and China.
•
Net sales of homecare and cleaning products represented 4% of total net sales in the fourth quarter. Net sales of homecare and cleaning products decreased 18% compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the Company's divestiture of its entire homecare and cleaning products portfolio in the United Kingdom during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Net sales related to these products were
$2.0 million
in the prior-year period.
Dividend and Share Repurchase Update
•
On October 8, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 19, 2026.
•
During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 30,895 shares at a total cost of $7.0 million.
•
On June 15, 2026, WD-40 Company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $100.0 million of its outstanding common stock. The
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program became effective on Sept. 1, 2026. Repurchases may be made from time to time based on market conditions and other factors, subject to applicable laws, regulations and the Company’s existing debt covenants. The program has no expiration date and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at the Board’s discretion.
Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
The Company is providing guidance for fiscal year 2027 as follows:
•
Net sales growth is projected to be between 4% and 7% compared with fiscal year 2026, with net sales expected to be between $715 million and $735 million on a constant currency basis.
•
Gross margin for the full year is expected to be between 54.0% and 55.5%.
•
Advertising and promotion investments are projected to be approximately 6% of net sales.
•
Operating income is projected to be between $114 million and $120 million, representing growth of 5% to 10% compared with fiscal year 2026.
•
The provision for income tax is expected to be between 22.5% and 23.5%.
•
Diluted earnings per share is expected to be between $6.40 and $6.70, representing growth of 5% to 10% compared with fiscal year 2026, based on an estimated 13.4 million weighted average shares outstanding.
This guidance is expressed in good faith and is based on management's current view of anticipated results. It assumes no material changes in the current economic environment and that crude oil prices remain near current levels through the first half of fiscal 2027 before moderating in the second half. Unanticipated inflationary pressures or other unforeseen events may affect the Company's financial results. Net sales presented on a non-GAAP constant currency basis use weighted average fiscal year 2026 foreign currency exchange rates.
Webcast Informati
on
As previously announced, WD-40 Company management will host a live webcast at approximately 2:00 p.m. PDT today to discuss these results. Forward-looking and other material information may also be discussed during the call. Visit investor.wd40company.com for more information and to view supporting materials.
About WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories, and homes around the world. The Company owns a wide range of well-known brands that include maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products: WD-40
®
Multi-Use Product, WD-40 Specialist
®
,
3-IN-ONE
®
, GT85
®
, 2000 Flushes
®
, no vac
®
, Spot Shot
®
, Lava
®
, Solvol
®
, X-14
®
, and Carpet Fresh
®
.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, WD-40 Company recorded net sales of $688.0 million in fiscal year 2026 and its products are currently available in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide. WD-40 Company is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “WDFC.” For additional information about WD-40 Company please visit
http://www.wd40company.com
.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect the Company’s current expectations with respect to currently available operating, financial and economic information. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified with words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “may,” “aim,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate” and similar expressions.
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These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, discussions about future financial and operating results, including: growth expectations for maintenance products; expected levels of promotional and advertising spending; anticipated input costs for manufacturing and the costs associated with distribution of our products; plans for and success of product innovation, the impact of new product introductions on the growth of sales; anticipated results from product line extension sales; expected tax rates and the impact of tax legislation and regulatory action; changes in the geopolitics and political conditions or relations between the United States and other nations; changes in trade policies and tariffs and the impact therefrom; the impacts from inflationary trends including the changes in input costs linked to commodity prices; the impacts from supply chain constraints and supply chain disruptions, including potential disruptions from transitions to new third-party manufacturers; changes in interest rates; and forecasted foreign currency exchange rates; ability to manage the transition and effectiveness of interim or newly appointed leadership; expected benefits from any divestiture transaction; disruption to the parties’ business as a result of the announcement or completion of any divestiture transaction; the Company's ability to successfully complete any planned divestiture; expected timing for the closing of any divestitures; expected proceeds from any divestiture; the intended use of proceeds by the Company from any divestiture transaction; impact of any divestiture transaction on the Company's stock price or EPS.
The Company’s expectations, beliefs and forecasts are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the Company’s expectations, beliefs or forecasts will be achieved or accomplished. All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of October 21, 2026. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements.
Actual events or results may materially differ from those projected in forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part I—Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 which the Company filed with the SEC on October 27, 2025, and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2026, which the Company expects to file with the SEC on October 26, 2026.
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Table Notes and General Definitions
(1)
This income tax benefit was the result of an uncertain tax position associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 mandatory “toll tax” on unremitted foreign earnings that was released in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. This item is infrequent in nature and not reflective of the underlying operational results of our business.
(2)
The Americas segment consists of the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
(3)
The EIMEA segment consists of countries in Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa.
(4)
The Asia-Pacific segment consists of Australia, China and other countries in the Asia region.
(5)
The Company markets its other maintenance products under the GT85
®
and 3-IN-ONE
®
brand names.
(6)
The Company markets its homecare and cleaning products (“HCCP”) under the X-14
®
, 2000 Flushes
®
, Carpet Fresh
®
, no vac
®
, Spot Shot
®
,
Lava
®
, and Solvol
®
brand names. The Company completed the divestiture of its 1001
®
brands in the United Kingdom during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Sales related to these brands are included in fiscal year 2025 financial results but are not included in fiscal year 2026 financial results.
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WD-40 COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
August 31,
2026
August 31,
2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
70,607
$
58,130
Trade and other accounts receivable, net
122,657
120,589
Inventories
83,292
79,871
Other current assets
19,004
26,366
Total current assets
295,560
284,956
Property and equipment, net
58,656
60,394
Goodwill
98,288
97,150
Other intangible assets, net
3,528
2,416
Right-of-use assets
17,268
13,534
Deferred tax assets, net
1,458
1,027
Other assets
19,619
16,332
Total assets
$
494,377
$
475,809
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
41,419
$
37,955
Accrued liabilities
37,763
34,230
Accrued payroll and related expenses
33,691
28,415
Short-term borrowings
800
800
Income taxes payable
1,172
857
Total current liabilities
114,845
102,257
Long-term borrowings
85,249
86,195
Deferred tax liabilities, net
8,576
9,375
Long-term operating lease liabilities
11,101
8,423
Other long-term liabilities
1,633
1,407
Total liabilities
221,404
207,657
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock — authorized 36,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value; 19,974,002 and 19,954,495 shares issued at August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively; and 13,407,301 and 13,527,614 shares outstanding at August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively
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20
Additional paid-in capital
185,451
180,065
Retained earnings
568,979
540,665
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(23,478)
(24,485)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost — 6,566,701 and 6,426,881 shares at August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively
(457,999)
(428,113)
Total stockholders’ equity
272,973
268,152
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
494,377
$
475,809
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WD-40 COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended August 31,
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$
176,780
$
163,471
$
687,993
$
619,985
Cost of products sold
83,481
74,042
307,498
278,642
Gross profit
93,299
89,429
380,495
341,343
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
58,236
48,882
225,041
199,936
Advertising and sales promotion
15,755
12,474
44,706
37,431
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets
253
47
1,811
183
Total operating expenses
74,244
61,403
271,558
237,550
Income from operations
19,055
28,026
108,937
103,793
Other income (expense):
Interest income
182
159
671
517
Interest expense
(666)
(660)
(2,774)
(3,441)
Other income (expense), net
(89)
(56)
(335)
757
Income before income taxes
18,482
27,469
106,499
101,626
Provision for income taxes
4,121
6,228
24,153
10,632
Net income
$
14,361
$
21,241
$
82,346
$
90,994
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
1.07
$
1.57
$
6.10
$
6.70
Diluted
$
1.06
$
1.56
$
6.08
$
6.69
Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic
13,418
13,532
13,469
13,544
Diluted
13,453
13,557
13,497
13,567
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WD-40 COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited and in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
2026
2025
Operating activities:
Net income
$
82,346
$
90,994
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
10,371
8,191
Amortization of cloud computing implementation costs
1,816
1,688
Deferred income taxes
(1,125)
(455)
Tax benefit from release of uncertain tax position
—
(11,929)
Stock-based compensation
7,632
7,306
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses
(300)
355
Provision for credit losses
1,136
929
Write-off of inventories
1,829
1,109
Other
(188)
244
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade and other accounts receivable
(2,348)
319
Inventories
(1,524)
(5,212)
Other assets
(4,927)
(10,513)
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net
(322)
33
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
4,954
2,920
Accrued payroll and related expenses
5,130
1,881
Other long-term liabilities and income taxes payable
497
65
Net cash provided by operating activities
104,977
87,925
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(7,404)
(4,528)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
753
409
Proceeds from sale of business
—
1,731
Net cash used in investing activities
(6,651)
(2,388)
Financing activities:
Treasury stock purchases
(29,628)
(12,314)
Dividends paid
(54,032)
(50,260)
Repayments of long-term senior notes
(800)
(800)
Net proceeds from revolving credit facility
—
(7,859)
Shares withheld to cover taxes upon settlement of equity awards
(2,246)
(2,883)
Net cash used in financing activities
(86,706)
(74,116)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
857
10
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
12,477
11,431
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
58,130
46,699
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
70,607
$
58,130
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