WD-40 sales rise 1% to $154.4 million, but profit falls 8% in first quarter
WD-40 Company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended November 30, 2025. Net sales rose 1% to $154.4 million, but operating income fell 7% to $23.3 million and diluted earnings per share fell 8% to $1.28, with currency translation adding about $3.4 million to sales. Management reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and said it expects results toward the mid-to-high end of its ranges.
Key points
- Net sales were $154.4 million, up 1%; on a constant currency basis, net sales were $151.0 million, down 2%.
- Net income was $17.5 million, down 8%, and diluted EPS was $1.28 versus $1.39 a year earlier.
- Maintenance product sales in direct markets rose 8%, while Asia-Pacific net sales fell 10%.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, including operating income of $103 million to $110 million and diluted EPS of $5.75 to $6.15.
The filing
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