RISK WATCHYahoo • 4d 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.
Why WDFC Stock surged +2.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$219.41 +2.49% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.92
WD-40 Company (WDFC) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 75/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (55% profit margin, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $2.94B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.92 (+0.69%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 13.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 75/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk A-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WDFC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (75/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WDFC SCORES 75/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (24% of score)
Altman Z-Score 13.24 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (21% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 36% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 64.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$202.29-1.1% Next Q
67
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$200.09+6.3% Next Q
70
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$212.71+3.1% Next Q
72
CurrentGrade B$219.41+7.4% Hist 90D α
75
Trajectory: B- (67) → B (75)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the WDFC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 75/100 (B) 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
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ 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 ($204.72) or 200D SMA ($219.40) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($236.19) toward Bear Floor ($179.92).
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Contract: “WDFC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why WDFC Stock surged +2.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
WD-40 Company (WDFC) surged +2.49% to $219.41, trading at 36% of its 52-week range ($175.38 – $298.9). High-quality cash engine (55% profit margin, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 36% of its 52-week range ($175.38 – $298.9) with RSI-14 at 64.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.2% around $219.41 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 55.1% gross margin and $83.4M annual free cash flow.
Live WDFC Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo • 6d ago
3 Companies With Room to Pass on Costs to Manage InflationAs inflation accelerates, WD-40, Balchem, and Interparfums show pricing power and sales resilience despite rising chemical, freight, and logistics costs pressuring margins.
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 9d ago
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CATALYSTYahoo • 9d ago
WD 40 (WDFC) Stock Rallies While Q4 Earnings Reveal Profit StrainWD‑40 stock ripped higher, jumping 9.2% to about US$210 after the company posted its Q4 2026 scorecard. Traders focused on the headline surge in quarterly net sales to US$176.8 million and rewarded the ticker fast. The l
CATALYSTYahoo • 9d ago
WD-40 Could Reward Patient Investors—Here's WhyWD-40 Company posted 8.1% revenue growth and accelerated share buybacks, though EPS fell 32% short of consensus, with margins expected to improve through fiscal 2026.
CATALYSTYahoo • 9d ago
Has WD-40 (WDFC) Moved Above Fair Value After Its 8% Rise?WD-40 Company shares have climbed in recent weeks, which puts a fresh spotlight on a simple question for investors who care about valuation. Is the current stock price at US$210.18 adequately supported by the profits the
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
WD-40 (WDFC) Debuts a Limited Edition Brand CollectionWD-40 (NasdaqGS:WDFC) has partnered with Duluth Trading Co. on a limited-edition apparel and accessories collection inspired by the lubricant brand. The collaboration brings WD-40 branding and iconography onto workwear a
CATALYSTYahoo • 10d ago
WDFC Q3 deep dive: margin pressures persist despite strong global sales and product expansionHousehold products company WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) reported calendar Q3 2026 (fiscal Q4 2026) results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.1% year on year to $176.8 million. The company expects the ful
CATALYSTYahoo • 10d ago
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) beats Q3 CY2026 sales expectations, stock soarsHousehold products company WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) reported calendar Q3 2026 (fiscal Q4 2026) results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.1% year on year to $176.8 million. The company expects the full
MARKET WIREYahoo • 10d ago
WD-40: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsGross margins dipped to 52.8%, but management expects recovery within two quarters as pricing actions take hold.
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WDFC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.50%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $221.5H $223.6L $219.4C $219.4VOL 191.4K
RES: $192.8SUP: $161.8SMA50: $204.7SMA200: $219.4
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WDFC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
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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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WDFC)
Materials Rank #5 of 270
⚔️ KWR vs WDFC Full Matrix →
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 #5 by composite RQD confidence (75/100, grade B) 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. WDFC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 75/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDFC
ACTIVE
WD-40 Company | B | 75/100 | 32.3x | 55.1% | 27.2% | +2.49% | $2.94B | Benchmark Subject |
| KWR Quaker Houghton | D+ | 56/100 | — | 36.0% | 2.1% | +0.61% | $2.72B | /kwr-vs-wdfc → |
| NGVT Ingevity Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | — | 39.5% | 85.0% | +1.62% | $2.59B | /ngvt-vs-wdfc → |
| IOSP Innospec Inc. | B- | 70/100 | — | 27.7% | 9.9% | +0.71% | $2.50B | /iosp-vs-wdfc → |
| ROG Rogers Corporation | D+ | 52/100 | — | 31.7% | -3.6% | -0.33% | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026-11-01, WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $219.41 (+2.49% 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 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, WDFC ranks #5 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 B (75/100 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 (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.1%, cap $2.72B) and NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) posts a C+ grade (68/100 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: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. 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 $219.41 (+2.49% on volume of 112,477 shares), positioning the stock +7.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($204.72) and +0.00% above its 200-day simple moving average ($219.40). Across its 52-week range of $175.38 to $298.90, WDFC sits at the 35.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($205.81 to $233.01).
WDFC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WDFC stock moving today?
Why WDFC Stock surged +2.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (55% profit margin, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support.