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<li>WD-40 Company (WDFC) reported fiscal third quarter (May) results benefiting from already announced price increases while unit volume declined in Europe and Americas regions</li>
<li>Unlike prior quarterly results where there was a clear negative in the business, this time WDFC benefited from order timing that is not likely to repeat in the fourth quarte</li>
<li>The price increases WDFC implemented were to help push gross margin back towards the 55 percent level. This has not been the case as demand has waned</li>
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WD-40 Company (WDFC) reported fiscal third quarter (May) results benefiting from already announced price increases while unit volume declined in Europe and Americas regions
Unlike prior quarterly results where there was a clear negative in the business, this time WDFC benefited from order timing that is not likely to repeat in the fourth quarte
The price increases WDFC implemented were to help push gross margin back towards the 55 percent level. This has not been the case as demand has waned


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<li>WDFC reported fiscal second quarter (February) results continuing to depict a soft demand environment. WDFC reported a decline in unit volume across all major geographies</li>
<li>WDFC reported fiscal second quarter sales of $130.2 million compared to $124.9 million achieved in fiscal first quarter.</li>
<li>The Company reduced its inventory level only to raise its accounts receivable by more than the decline in inventory and the increase in sales</li>
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WDFC reported fiscal second quarter (February) results continuing to depict a soft demand environment. WDFC reported a decline in unit volume across all major geographies
WDFC reported fiscal second quarter sales of $130.2 million compared to $124.9 million achieved in fiscal first quarter.
The Company reduced its inventory level only to raise its accounts receivable by more than the decline in inventory and the increase in sales


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<li>WDFC reported fiscal first quarter (November 2022) results where sales declined more than expected while past price increases helped gross margin rebound from the August quarter</li>
<li>WDFC’s inventory maintained its incline reaching a new record and is now $119.1 million. We believe WDFC’s inventory hides the true cost of the business</li>
<li>The lack of demand remains a headwind that is leading to higher inventory levels. The scale of increase in inventory should continue to play a factor on WDFC’s earnings quality</li>
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WDFC reported fiscal first quarter (November 2022) results where sales declined more than expected while past price increases helped gross margin rebound from the August quarter
WDFC’s inventory maintained its incline reaching a new record and is now $119.1 million. We believe WDFC’s inventory hides the true cost of the business
The lack of demand remains a headwind that is leading to higher inventory levels. The scale of increase in inventory should continue to play a factor on WDFC’s earnings quality


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<li>WDFC reported fiscal fourth quarter (August) results missing the Company’s guidance due to slower roll out of price increases and continued inflationary pressures on input costs</li>
<li>The miss underscores our continued concerns in the business where WDFC is depending on price increases to solve demand shortfall with management affirming unit volumes declined in the quarter</li>
<li>WDFC’s sales benefited from certain customers pulling forward orders in anticipation of announced price increases in fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal first quarter</li>
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WDFC reported fiscal fourth quarter (August) results missing the Company’s guidance due to slower roll out of price increases and continued inflationary pressures on input costs
The miss underscores our continued concerns in the business where WDFC is depending on price increases to solve demand shortfall with management affirming unit volumes declined in the quarter
WDFC’s sales benefited from certain customers pulling forward orders in anticipation of announced price increases in fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal first quarter


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<li>The recent decline in crude oil has resulted in optimism WDFC’s gross margin would improve. There is a delay before WDFC sees a benefit/impact from the price of oil</li>
<li>We continue to maintain our viewpoint of WDFC experiencing slower demand for its products from consumers and retailers holding back on orders</li>
<li>WDFC’s exposure to international markets could negatively impact sales due to the strong US Dollar</li>
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The recent decline in crude oil has resulted in optimism WDFC’s gross margin would improve. There is a delay before WDFC sees a benefit/impact from the price of oil
We continue to maintain our viewpoint of WDFC experiencing slower demand for its products from consumers and retailers holding back on orders
WDFC’s exposure to international markets could negatively impact sales due to the strong US Dollar


WDFC: Expectations Set for Disappointment

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WD-40 Company manufactures and markets multi-purpose lubricant products and heavy-duty hand cleaners.  The Company's WD-40 acts as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, cleaner, and moisture displacer.  WD-40's 3-IN-ONE Oil is a drip oil lubricant that allows precise application. The Company also manufactures Lava heavy-duty hand cleaner and other household cleaning products.

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