WD-40 (WDFC) Q3 2026: A 49% EPS Beat Backed by a $100M Buyback
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on July 9, 2026.
WD-40 demolished earnings expectations with a 49% EPS beat as U.S. sales of its iconic Multi-Use Product surged on expanded distribution and e-commerce momentum, while management raised full-year guidance and authorized a $100 million share buyback.
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WD-40 reported Q3 2026 earnings per share of $2.33, blowing past the consensus estimate of $1.565 by nearly 49%. Revenue came in at $195.1 million, also well ahead of the $172.8 million analysts had expected, a beat of roughly 13%. The standout driver was the company's iconic Multi-Use Product in the U.S., where expanded distribution and e-commerce momentum pushed sales materially higher.
The strong quarter came with forward-looking confidence from management, who raised full-year guidance alongside the results. On top of that, WD-40 authorized a $100 million share repurchase program, a signal that the company views its shares as an attractive use of cash at current levels.
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Looking at the recent EPS history, Q3 2026 stands out sharply from the prior seven quarters, where results ranged from $1.23 to $1.56. The magnitude of this beat was not a gradual trend — it represents a meaningful step up, making the sustainability of that top-line momentum and the execution behind the raised guidance the key things to watch going forward.
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