WD-40 Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1953

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Public

  • Employees
  • 753

Employees

  • Stock Symbol
  • WDFC

Stock Symbol

  • Investments
  • 6

  • Share Price
  • $220.46
  • (As of Thursday Closing)

WD-40 General Information

Description

WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world. The company has two product groups maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products. Maintenance products are sold world-wide in markets throughout North, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa. Homecare and cleaning products are sold mainly in North America and Australia. It has presence in the Americas; EIMEA; and Asia-Pacific. Majority of revenue comes from Americas.

Contact Information

Website
www.wd40company.com
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Corporation
Corporate Office
  • 9715 Businesspark Avenue
  • San Diego, CA 92131
  • United States
+1 (858)
Primary Industry
Other Chemicals and Gases
Stock Exchange
NAS
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 9715 Businesspark Avenue
  • San Diego, CA 92131
  • United States
+1 (858)

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WD-40 Stock Performance

As of 12-Nov-2026, WD-40’s stock price is $220.46. Its current market cap is $2.95B with 13.4M shares.

(As of Thursday Closing)

Stock Price Previous Close 52 wk Range Market Cap Shares Average Volume EPS
$220.46 $219.50 $175.38 - $298.90 $2.95B 13.4M 125K $6.10

WD-40 Financials Summary

As of 31-Aug-2026, WD-40 has a trailing 12-month revenue of $688M.

In Thousands,
USD 		TTM 31-Aug-2026 FY 2026 31-Aug-2026 FY 2025 31-Aug-2025 FY 2024 31-Aug-2024
EV 2,929,405 2,929,405 2,978,513 3,631,633
Revenue 687,993 687,993 619,985 590,557
EBITDA 118,973 118,973 112,741 104,777
Net Income 82,346 82,346 90,994 69,644
Total Assets 494,377 494,377 475,809 449,039
Total Debt 100,555 100,555 97,700 102,834
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WD-40 Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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WD-40 Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling pr
Other Chemicals and Gases
San Diego, CA
753 As of 2026

Bludenz, Austria
 

Taguig City, Philippines
 
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WD-40 Competitors (5)

One of WD-40’s 5 competitors is Sika Österreich, a Corporation company based in Bludenz, Austria.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sika Österreich Corporation Bludenz, Austria
Sika Philippines Corporation Taguig City, Philippines
Wanhua Chemical Corporation Yantai, China
H.B. Fuller Corporation Saint Paul, MN
CRC Industries Private Equity-Backed Horsham, PA
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WD-40 Patents

  • 57

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 15

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

WD-40 Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2021247027-A1 Non-flammable aerosol multiuse invert emulsion lubricant Inactive 04-Jun-2020
US-10370176-B2 Child resistant aerosol actuator Active 12-Sep-2017
US-10752427-B2 Child resistant aerosol actuator Active 12-Sep-2017
US-20190077580-A1 Child resistant aerosol actuator Active 12-Sep-2017
US-20190119031-A1 Child resistant aerosol actuator Active 12-Sep-2017 B65D83/20
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WD-40 Investments & Acquisitions (6)

WD-40’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with GT85 for . The deal was made on 04-Sep-2014.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
GT85 04-Sep-2014 Merger/Acquisition Automotive
1001 Carpet Care 10-Apr-2004 Merger/Acquisition Other Chemicals and Gases
Heartland (Kansas) 31-May-2002 Merger/Acquisition Household Products
Spot Shot 01-Jan-2002 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Chemicals
HPD Laboratories 30-Apr-2001 Merger/Acquisition Household Products
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WD-40 ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated November, 04, 2026

27.96 | Med Risk

Risk Scale

A lower score indicates better sustainability

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0-10

Low

10-20

Med

20-30

High

30-40

Severe

40+

Exposure

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Management

Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues

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WD-40 Exits (1)

WD-40’s most recent exit was on 10-Apr-2004 from 1001 Carpet Care. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
1001 Carpet Care 10-Apr-2004 Completed
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WD-40 Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Wd-40 Company (UK) Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 2004
Spot Shot Budd Lake, NJ 1983
GT85 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 1980
WD-40 Holding Company Brasil

WD-40 FAQs

  • When was WD-40 founded?

    WD-40 was founded in 1953.

  • Where is WD-40 headquartered?

    WD-40 is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What is the size of WD-40?

    WD-40 has 753 total employees.

  • What industry is WD-40 in?

    WD-40’s primary industry is Other Chemicals and Gases.

  • Is WD-40 a private or public company?

    WD-40 is a Public company.

  • What is WD-40’s stock symbol?

    The ticker symbol for WD-40 is WDFC.

  • What is the current stock price of WD-40?

    As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of WD-40 is $220.46.

  • What is the current market cap of WD-40?

    The current market capitalization of WD-40 is $2.95B.

  • What is WD-40’s current revenue?

    The trailing twelve month revenue for WD-40 is $688M.

  • Who are WD-40’s competitors?

    Sika Österreich, Sika Philippines, Wanhua Chemical, H.B. Fuller, and CRC Industries are competitors of WD-40.

  • What is WD-40’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?

    WD-40’s EPS for 12 months was $6.10.

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