WD-40 Posts 2Q Sales Growth, Led by Asia-Pacific Region

Household-products company sees double-digit sales increase, but profit falls due to prior-year tax adjustment.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:39pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image featuring a polished, metallic WD-40 can surrounded by various household tools and objects, symbolizing the brand's versatility and reliability.The iconic WD-40 can remains a household staple, as the brand's global reach and product versatility continue to drive strong sales performance.San Diego Today

WD-40 Company reported a 11% increase in second-quarter sales to $161.7 million, driven by strong demand for its products in the Asia-Pacific region. However, profit fell to $20.3 million, or $1.50 per share, from $29.9 million, or $2.19 per share, a year earlier, due to a $11.9 million income tax adjustment in the prior-year period.

Why it matters

WD-40's strong sales performance, particularly in the Asia-Pacific market, indicates continued demand for its household and maintenance products despite uncertain economic conditions. The company's ability to offset challenges through robust promotional activity and momentum in other regions will be crucial to maintaining growth.

The details

WD-40's maintenance product sales, which make up the majority of the company's revenue, increased 13% to $156.8 million. Sales in the Americas region grew 10% year-over-year, while sales in Europe, India, Middle East and Africa rose 9%, driven by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Asia-Pacific region saw a 19% sales increase, fueled by higher sales of the WD-40 Multi-Use Product in China.

  • WD-40 reported its fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

WD-40 Company

A household-products company known for its flagship WD-40 multi-purpose lubricant and maintenance products.

Steve Brass

Chief Executive Officer of WD-40 Company.

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What they’re saying

“The robust promotional activity should drive high single-digit to low double-digit growth in the Americas. That, along with momentum in other regions, should help offset any challenges related to uncertain economic and geopolitical conditions.”

— Steve Brass, Chief Executive Officer

The takeaway

WD-40's ability to maintain strong sales growth, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, despite broader economic uncertainties underscores the resilience and global appeal of its household and maintenance products. The company's focus on promotional activity and momentum in other markets will be crucial to navigating potential challenges ahead.