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WD 40 (WDFC) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
WD 40 gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 9, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +7.1% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $715M–$735M (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $630M–$655M (Apr 9, 2026) | $688M | above the range | +7.1% |
Gross margin
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 54.0%–55.5% (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 54.5%–55.5% (Jul 9, 2026) | — | — | — |
Operating income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $114M–$120M (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $103M–$110M (Apr 9, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating income
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | $107M–$113M (Jul 9, 2026) | — | — | — |
EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $6.40–$6.70 (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $5.75–$6.15 (Apr 9, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | $6.05–$6.35 (Jul 9, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
WD 40, Q4 FY26: revenue $177M (+8% year over year), operating margin 10.8%, net earnings $14.4M, operating cash flow $50.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does WD 40 beat its guidance?
WD 40 gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 9, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +7.1% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.