WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) is included among the 11 Best Income Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
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WD-40 Company is an American firm, that is known for its household and multi-use products. The company manages a broad portfolio of well-known brands across maintenance, home care, and cleaning categories. Its products are distributed in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, WD-40 Company’s core maintenance segment saw a 2% increase in sales, bringing year-to-date growth to 6%, in line with its long-term targets. In addition, the company achieved a gross margin of 56% in the quarter, marking a 310-basis-point improvement from the previous year. This puts the company on track to surpass its 55% long-term gross margin goal for fiscal 2025, one year ahead of schedule.
WD-40 Company also reported a strong cash position. The company ended the quarter with $51.6 million available in cash and cash equivalents and generated nearly $60 million in operating cash flow. Due to this solid cash position, the company raised its payouts for 17 consecutive years. It currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.75%, as of July 31.
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