WD-40 (WDFC) stock soared 6.66% in after-hours trading on Friday, following the company's better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter 2025 results and reiterated full-year guidance. The consumer products maker reported earnings of $1.39 per diluted share for the quarter ended November 30th, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.26. Net sales also climbed to $153.5 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $147.4 million.
The strong Q1 performance was driven by what the company called "significant progress" across its strategic priorities, leading to robust revenue growth across both segments and geographies. WD-40 management cited "strong execution" as a key factor behind the impressive results.
Buoyed by the stellar Q1 showing, WD-40 reiterated its full-year 2025 earnings guidance range of $5.20 to $5.45 per share, bracketing Wall Street's $5.41 consensus. The company also maintained its net sales outlook of $600 million to $630 million, compared to analysts' expectations of around $623 million.