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Feb 29, 2020

WD-40 Q2 2020 Earnings Report

WD-40 Company reported a decline in net sales and net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, primarily due to disruptions in the Asia-Pacific region caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, while taking steps to strengthen its balance sheet amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Key Takeaways

WD-40 Company's second-quarter net sales decreased by 1% to $100.0 million, primarily due to a 31% decline in sales within the Asia-Pacific segment. Net income also decreased by 10% to $14.3 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.04. The company has withdrawn its fiscal year 2020 earnings guidance due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 health crisis.

Total net sales for the second quarter were $100.0 million, a decrease of 1 percent compared to the prior year fiscal quarter.

Net income for the second quarter was $14.3 million, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the prior year fiscal quarter.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.04 in the second quarter, compared to $1.14 per share for the prior year fiscal quarter.

Management has withdrawn previously issued full fiscal year 2020 earnings guidance due to the rapidly evolving situation and impact of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Total Revenue
$100M
Previous year: $101M
-1.3%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $1.14
-8.8%
Gross Profit
$53.6M
Previous year: $56.2M
-4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$30.5M
Previous year: $31.6M
-3.5%
Free Cash Flow
$3.45M
Previous year: $4.5M
-23.5%
Total Assets
$333M
Previous year: $310M
+7.4%

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Forward Guidance

WD-40 Company withdrew its fiscal year 2020 guidance due to the rapidly evolving situation associated with the global health crisis caused by COVID-19 and its impact on the global economy.

Positive Outlook

  • The company's financial position and liquidity remain strong.
  • Efficient business model
  • Recent steps have been taken to strengthen the balance sheet
  • Positioned to manage the business through this crisis
  • Amended revolving credit agreement

Challenges Ahead

  • The current health crisis has injected a measure of uncertainly into our business
  • Difficult to accurately forecast short-term financial results
  • Dealing with an unprecedented and extremely fluid situation
  • Withdrawal of fiscal year 2020 guidance
  • Suspension of the stock purchases

Revenue & Expenses

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