WD-40 reports 24% Q3 sales growth, 45% EPS jump; board approves $100M buyback program

Filed July 9, 2026 · Period ending July 9, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Q3 net sales rose 24% to $195.1M with operating income up 47% to $40.3M; diluted EPS increased 45% to $2.24 vs. $1.54 prior year, driven by double-digit growth across all three geographic segments.

  Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition verify on EDGAR →
• medium

  Board authorized new $100M share repurchase program effective September 1, 2026 with no expiration date, signaling management confidence and commitment to capital returns.

  Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition verify on EDGAR →
• high

  Updated FY2026 guidance: reported net sales $675-690M (10-12% growth), non-GAAP diluted EPS $6.05-$6.35 (6-11% growth); gross margin revised down to 54.5-55.5% due to homecare brand reclassification and cost pressures.

  Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition verify on EDGAR →