Feb 28, 2023

WD-40 Q2 2023 Earnings Report

WD-40 Company's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 were reported.

Key Takeaways

WD-40 Company reported relatively constant net sales of $130.2 million compared to the prior year, with net income decreasing by 15% to $16.5 million and diluted earnings per share at $1.21. The company's gross margin percentage increased slightly to 50.8% from 50.4% in the prior year.

Total net sales for the second quarter were relatively constant at $130.2 million.

Net income for the second quarter was $16.5 million, a decrease of 15 percent from the prior year fiscal quarter.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.21 in the second quarter, compared to $1.41 in the prior year fiscal quarter.

Gross margin percentage was 50.8 percent in the second quarter, compared to 50.4 percent in the prior year fiscal quarter.

Total Revenue
$130M
Previous year: $130M
+0.2%
EPS
$1.21
Previous year: $1.41
-14.2%
Gross Margin
50.8%
Previous year: 50.4%
+0.8%
Ad & Promo Expenses
$6M
Previous year: $5.6M
+7.2%
SG&A Expenses
$37.7M
Previous year: $34.8M
+8.3%
Gross Profit
$66.1M
Previous year: $65.5M
+0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$38M
Previous year: $43.3M
-12.3%
Free Cash Flow
$8.4M
Previous year: $3.6M
+133.0%
Total Assets
$450M
Previous year: $423M
+6.4%

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Forward Guidance

The Company updated the following guidance for fiscal year 2023:

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales growth is projected to be between 3.5 and 7.5 percent with net sales expected to be between $535 million and $560 million.
  • Gross margin percentage for the full year is expected to be between 51 and 52 percent.
  • Advertising and promotion investments are projected to be between 5.0 and 5.5 percent of net sales.
  • The provision for income tax is expected to be around 21 percent.
  • Net income is projected to be between $64.5 million and $68.5 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Unanticipated inflationary headwinds may affect the Company’s financial results.
  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect the Company’s financial results.
  • Other unforeseen events may affect the Company’s financial results.

Revenue & Expenses

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