WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC – Get Free Report) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, two have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $305.00.
A number of analysts have recently commented on WDFC shares. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of WD-40 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. DA Davidson increased their target price on WD-40 from $270.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of WD-40 from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. Zacks Research lowered WD-40 from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Finally, Northcoast Research raised WD-40 to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th.
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Insider Activity at WD-40
Institutional Investors Weigh In On WD-40
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new position in WD-40 in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of WD-40 by 243.2% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 278 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in shares of WD-40 in the second quarter valued at approximately $88,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WD-40 in the second quarter valued at approximately $88,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of WD-40 by 225.4% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 384 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 266 shares in the last quarter. 91.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
WD-40 Price Performance
NASDAQ:WDFC opened at $203.02 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 2.65 and a quick ratio of 1.95. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $213.29 and a 200-day moving average price of $217.75. WD-40 has a 1-year low of $175.38 and a 1-year high of $298.90. The firm has a market cap of $2.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.85 and a beta of 0.27.
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The specialty chemicals company reported $2.33 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.58 by $0.75. WD-40 had a net margin of 13.23% and a return on equity of 33.53%. The company had revenue of $195.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $172.79 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. WD-40 has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that WD-40 will post 6.24 EPS for the current year.
WD-40 Company Profile
WD-40 Company develops and markets maintenance, cleaning, and homecare products for consumer, professional, and industrial users. Its best-known product is WD-40 Multi-Use Product, a water-displacing formula used to loosen stuck parts, protect against corrosion, remove residue, and lubricate equipment.
The company also offers specialty maintenance products under the WD-40 Specialist brand, as well as products marketed under brands such as 3-IN-ONE, GT85, and 1001. These products serve automotive, industrial, marine, construction, household, and do-it-yourself applications.
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in San Diego, California, WD-40 Company sells its products through retailers, distributors, and industrial channels in markets around the world.
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