$WDFC

A Q2 earnings roundup covers Central Garden & Pet (CENT), WD-40 (WDFC), and Reynolds (REYN). Central Garden & Pet revenue fell to $882.4M (-8.2% YoY), missing EBITDA and full-year EPS guidance. WD-40 revenue rose to $195.1M (+24.3%), beating revenue and EPS, with guidance ahead. Reynolds revenue was $944M, flat, beating revenue and gross margin; full-year EBITDA guidance met expectations.

WD-40 (WDFC) shares fell about 2.8% in the afternoon after its earnings report cited rising specialty chemical input costs and margin pressure. The company said specialty chemical costs rose up to 100% in the prior quarter due to higher oil prices tied to the Iran war and sourcing disruptions. Shares later traded around $240.79.

WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) traces the WD-40 formula to 1953 work for the Atlas missile program, after 40 attempts to create a rust and moisture protector. According to the San Diego Air and Space Museum, employees later took cans home. The company says it sells WD-40 in 170+ countries. The article cites about $3.5B market cap and a 24% revenue increase after stronger quarterly results.

US stock indexes closed higher as geopolitical risk eased. Markets priced a 32% chance of a 25 bp Fed hike at the July 28-29 meeting. US 10-year yields rose to 4.565%. Cybersecurity stocks fell, while EQPT, WDFC, META, NVDA, and others gained on forecasts, upgrades, and news. Delta reported Q2 passenger revenue of $15.61B.

WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) reported Q3 gross margin of 56.6% and non-GAAP net income of $31.5 million, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.33. EMEA sales rose 17% to $66.6 million and Asia-Pacific sales rose 24% to $27.3 million. FY2026 constant-currency net sales guidance is $652 million to $667 million. The board authorized a $100 million share repurchase program.

Simply Wall St reports WD-40 (WDFC) shares rose about 7.8% after the company raised its guidance and authorized a new share buyback program. The piece also references other fair value estimates for WDFC, including a figure of $271.67. Investors may view the update as supportive for earnings outlook and capital returns.

WD-40 (WDFC) shares rose after the company reported fiscal 2026 Q3 net sales up 24% to $195 million and adjusted EPS of $2.33, above the $1.56 estimate. Operating income increased 47% to $40.3 million. WD-40 raised full-year guidance to net sales of $675-$690 million and adjusted EPS of $6.05-$6.35.

Stocks rose Friday as investors looked ahead to earnings and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony. SK Hynix jumped after its IPO. Nvidia and Nike led Dow gains. Meta surged on reports of cloud and an AI chip partnership with Broadcom. WD-40 rose after Q3 results and raised full-year guidance. WTI fell to $71.56.

US stocks rose into the weekend, led by Materials, Staples and Communications, while healthcare fell. Meta shares gained after Zuckerberg said a new model outperforms Gemini 3.1 Pro; Delta’s earnings and guidance beat did not impress. Treasuries fell and crude was lower amid US-Iran ceasefire rhetoric and reports of talks. WTI settled $71.41, Brent $76.01.

WD-40 Company (WDFC) shares rose about 13% on Friday morning. The article links the move to the company’s prior-day third-quarter results, reporting $30.216 million, or $2.24 per share, versus $20.977 million, or $1.54 per share last year. Shares were around $269.74 on Nasdaq, after opening at $292.09.