WD-40 Reports Strengthening Momentum in Q2

Maintenance product sales drive results as company pushes into premium formats and e-commerce

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:43pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished metal WD-40 can, a wrench, and a gear floating elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the company's corporate strategy and innovation in the specialty chemicals industry.WD-40's focus on premium products and digital channels helps drive its strengthening momentum in the second quarter.San Diego Today

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results that management said showed strengthening momentum after a slower start to the year, led by higher maintenance product sales and a continued push into premium formats and e-commerce. Second-quarter sales rose 11% as maintenance products drove results, with the company's direct markets posting 14% growth in maintenance products and sales through the marketing distributor network increasing 9%.

Why it matters

WD-40's strong performance in the second quarter, particularly in its core maintenance products, highlights the company's ability to adapt to shifting consumer trends and capitalize on growing demand for premium and digital offerings. As the company navigates potential headwinds from rising oil-linked input costs, its focus on innovation, premiumization, and e-commerce expansion positions it well to maintain its leadership in the specialty chemicals and lubricants market.

The details

President and CEO Steve Brass said consolidated net sales were $161.7 million, up 11% from the prior-year quarter. Maintenance products remained the company's core focus and represented roughly 97% of quarterly net sales, with maintenance product sales of $156.8 million up 13% year-over-year. On a constant-currency basis, maintenance product sales increased 6%, which Brass characterized as 'in line with our long-term growth expectations.' The company's direct markets (about 80% of global sales) posted 14% growth in maintenance products, while sales through the marketing distributor network (about 20% of global sales) increased 9%, helped by a rebound in Asia-Pacific distributor markets after a softer first quarter.

  • WD-40 reported its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on April 13, 2026.

The players

Steve Brass

President and CEO of WD-40 Company.

Sara Hyzer

Vice President and CFO of WD-40 Company.

WD-40 Company

An American specialty chemicals company best known for its flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, a water-displacing spray used for lubrication, rust prevention and cleaning.

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