WDFC
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WD-40 Company (WDFC) closed at $211.06 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.3% above its 200-week moving average of $210.46. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 7.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.18 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2717 weeks of data, WDFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WDFC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.1%.
With a market cap of $2.8 billion, WDFC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.3%. Return on equity stands at 31.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 10.6x book value.
WDFC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WDFC would have grown to $2552, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. WDFC has returned 10.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WDFC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WDFC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying WDFC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.6% after 12 months (median +28.0%), compared to +4.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 72% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.5% vs +15.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WDFC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WDFC has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +20.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1974 | Jun 1974 | 9 | 13.8% | -6.1% | +48093.4% |
| Jun 1974 | Apr 1975 | 42 | 53.1% | -36.2% | +48464.0% |
| May 1975 | Feb 1976 | 39 | 32.3% | +21.6% | +56776.8% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 3 | 8.2% | +104.2% | +13052.8% |
| Oct 1985 | Nov 1985 | 6 | 8.3% | +38.0% | +7310.0% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 1 | 0.0% | +28.1% | +5083.4% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 4 | 8.8% | +26.7% | +5109.0% |
| Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 | 1 | 1.9% | +24.8% | +5109.0% |
| Feb 1990 | Mar 1990 | 3 | 0.9% | -4.6% | +4177.3% |
| Apr 1990 | Apr 1990 | 1 | 0.1% | +2.5% | +4109.8% |
| May 1990 | Jun 1990 | 3 | 2.2% | +7.2% | +4109.8% |
| Jun 1990 | Jun 1990 | 1 | 0.5% | +10.6% | +4092.8% |
| Jul 1990 | Apr 1991 | 40 | 20.6% | +7.6% | +4144.2% |
| Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 6.1% | +21.4% | +1969.7% |
| Sep 1999 | Mar 2001 | 79 | 24.3% | -11.1% | +1658.7% |
| Mar 2001 | Jun 2001 | 13 | 15.7% | +58.2% | +1804.9% |
| Aug 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 0.7% | +31.7% | +1683.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 7.8% | +48.4% | +1757.0% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 5.4% | +74.0% | +1632.2% |
| Sep 2005 | Oct 2005 | 3 | 4.8% | +40.4% | +1119.2% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 0.2% | +30.9% | +1096.2% |
| Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | 2 | 3.4% | +36.6% | +1129.4% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 0.3% | -21.1% | +912.9% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 1.8% | -12.5% | +924.5% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 6.5% | -3.1% | +893.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 40 | 24.1% | +7.7% | +884.1% |
| Aug 2009 | Oct 2009 | 9 | 8.1% | +26.1% | +884.4% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +38.4% | +846.8% |
| Mar 2022 | Jul 2023 | 70 | 25.5% | -9.2% | +19.4% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 7 | 1.8% | +30.6% | +8.7% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +10.6% | +2.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +1.9% |
| Sep 2025 | Jan 2026 | 19 | 9.0% | N/A | +1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | 2 | 4.5% | N/A | +5.4% |
| Average | 12 | — | +20.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WDFC below its 200-week moving average?
No. WD-40 Company (WDFC) is currently 0.3% above its 200-week moving average of $210.46. It would need to fall to $210.46 to cross below the line.
What is WDFC's 200-week moving average price?
WD-40 Company's 200-week moving average is $210.46 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WDFC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WDFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is WDFC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WDFC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 2.3%. Return on equity is 31.3%. Price-to-book is 10.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WDFC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WDFC would have grown to $2552, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 10.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WDFC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WDFC pay a dividend?
Yes. WD-40 Company currently pays a dividend yield of 186.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01