• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $147.50
  • Forecasted Upside: -14.88%
  • Number of Analysts: 2
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$173.29
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Analyst Price Target for WDFC

Analyst Price Target is $147.50
▼ -14.88% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 2 analysts offering 12 month price targets for WD-40 in the last 3 months. The average price target is $147.50, with a high forecast of $207.00 and a low forecast of $88.00. The average price target represents a -14.88% upside from the last price of $173.29.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 2 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in WD-40. This rating has held steady since June 2022, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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10/2/2021
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12/31/2021
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3/31/2022
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6/29/2022
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9/27/2022
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12/26/2022
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2/24/2023
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3/26/2023

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
10/20/2022DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$205.00 ➝ $207.00Low
7/18/2022DA DavidsonUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$205.00Low
7/14/2022BWS FinancialInitiated CoverageSell$88.00Low
7/8/2022DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral$172.00 ➝ $169.00N/A
4/8/2022DA DavidsonUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralHigh
4/4/2022DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$238.00 ➝ $157.00Medium
10/21/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral$238.00 ➝ $277.00Low
7/8/2021DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral$295.00 ➝ $277.00High
4/9/2021DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral$353.00 ➝ $295.00High
2/25/2021DA DavidsonReiterated RatingBuy ➝ NeutralLow
2/19/2021DA DavidsonDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$353.00Medium
1/8/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $353.00High
10/21/2020DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$233.00 ➝ $250.00High
7/10/2020DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$212.00 ➝ $233.00Medium
4/13/2020DA DavidsonLower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $212.00Low
3/27/2020DA DavidsonUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$225.00High
1/7/2020DA DavidsonDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$209.00High
10/15/2019DA DavidsonSet TargetBuy$209.00Low
7/15/2019DA DavidsonSet TargetBuy$209.00Low
12/7/2018DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageBuyHigh
7/11/2018B. RileyBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $152.00High
4/6/2018Jefferies Financial GroupSet TargetHold$120.00Medium
4/6/2018B. RileyReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $135.00Medium
(Data available from 3/26/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.05 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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8/28/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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9/27/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
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10/27/2022
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11/26/2022
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12/26/2022
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1/25/2023
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2/24/2023
  • 6 very positive mentions
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3/26/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 6 very positive mentions
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WD-40 logo
WD-40 Co. engages in developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories, and homes. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific. Its product brands include WD-40 multi-use product, WD-40 specialist, 3-in-one, GT85, X-14, 2000 flushes, carpet fresh, no vac, spot shot, 1001, lava, and solvol. The company was founded by Norman Bernard Larsen, Gordon Dawson, and John B. Gregory on September 23, 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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Today's Range

Now: $173.29
Low: $168.13
High: $173.84

50 Day Range

MA: $173.83
Low: $168.00
High: $186.26

52 Week Range

Now: $173.29
Low: $145.16
High: $209.64

Volume

77,882 shs

Average Volume

98,781 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.36 billion

P/E Ratio

37.84

Dividend Yield

1.95%

Beta

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of WD-40?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued reports on WD-40 in the last twelve months: BWS Financial, DA Davidson, StockNews.com, and TheStreet.
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What is the current price target for WD-40?

2 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for WD-40 in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $147.50, suggesting a possible downside of 14.9%. DA Davidson has the highest price target set, predicting WDFC will reach $207.00 in the next twelve months. BWS Financial has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $88.00 for WD-40 in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for WD-40?

WD-40 currently has 1 sell rating and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WDFC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with WD-40?

Other companies that are similar to WD-40 include Energizer, Utz Brands, Helen of Troy, Krispy Kreme and Olaplex. Learn More about companies similar to WD-40.

How do I contact WD-40's investor relations team?

WD-40's physical mailing address is 9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA, 92131. The specialty chemicals company's listed phone number is (619) 275-1400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for WD-40 is www.wd40company.com. Learn More about contacing WD-40 investor relations.