Nov 30, 2021

WD-40 Q1 2022 Earnings Report

WD-40 Company's first quarter results for fiscal year 2022 were reported, showing increased sales but decreased net income.

Key Takeaways

WD-40 Company reported an 8% increase in total net sales, reaching $134.7 million, but experienced a 21% decrease in net income, which fell to $18.6 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.34, compared to $1.72 in the prior year fiscal quarter.

Total net sales increased by 8% to $134.7 million compared to the prior year fiscal quarter.

Net income decreased by 21% to $18.6 million compared to the prior year fiscal quarter.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.34, down from $1.72 in the prior year fiscal quarter.

Maintenance products sales grew by 10% compared to the prior year fiscal quarter.

Total Revenue
$135M
Previous year: $125M
+8.2%
EPS
$1.34
Previous year: $1.72
-22.1%
Gross Margin
50.8%
Gross Profit
$68.5M
Previous year: $70.2M
-2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$59.5M
Previous year: $65.8M
-9.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.38M
Previous year: $20.1M
-116.8%
Total Assets
$421M
Previous year: $386M
+9.1%

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WD-40 Revenue by Segment

WD-40 Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company issued updated guidance for fiscal year 2022, projecting net sales growth between 7 and 12 percent, with net sales expected to be between $522 million and $547 million, and diluted earnings per share expected to be between $5.24 and $5.38.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales growth is projected to be between 7 and 12 percent.
  • Net sales are expected to be between $522 million and $547 million.
  • Gross margin percentage for the full year is expected to be between 52 and 54 percent.
  • Advertising and promotion investments are projected to be between 5.5 and 6.0 percent of net sales.
  • Diluted earnings per share is expected to be between $5.24 and $5.38.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance does not include any future acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Guidance does not include the impact of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Unanticipated inflationary headwinds may impact the Company’s financial results.
  • Unforeseen events may further impact the Company’s financial results.
  • Gross margin is deteriorating and causing disruptions to the supply chain.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income