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WD-40 Co manufactures and sells lubricants and cleaning products. The firm's product categories include maintenance and cleaning products. Maintenance products include the WD-40 signature brand aerosol spray lubricant as well as degreasers, rust removers, and bicycle maintenance products. Cleaning products include toilet cleaners, carpet stain removers and deodorizers, and heavy-duty hand soaps used to clean grease. The company organizes itself into three segments based on geography: Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Around half of the company's revenue comes from the Americas segment, which includes the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

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Technology stocks, specifically chipmakers, could lead from the front on Thursday as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41373163/nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-q3-revenue-earnings-beat-amid-rising-demand-for-ai-chips"> stellar third-quarter earnings report </a>from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is triggering positive sentiment toward all artificial intelligence plays. Oil prices have rebounded and gold traded at a fresh record, while bond yields held steady ahead of a slew of market-moving data that include retail sales, a regional manufacturing activity index, industrial production, and jobless claims.
Earnings news could provide an offsetting impact in the eventuality of the market construing the economic data as inclement. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the first among the mega-cap earnings due after the market close and the results could evince interest among traders and set the tone for the tech reporting season.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.81%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.42%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.11%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up 0.42% to $584.76 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 0.83% to $495, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Small-caps ripped higher on Wednesday, extending their recent gains amid hopes of a benign economic environment but the major averages opened on a tentative note. Solid earnings reports from financial companies and strong gains by real-estate and utility stocks helped the major indices close firmly in the green.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned solidly higher immediately after spending the better part of the session above the unchanged line. The 30-stock blue-chip average ended at a fresh high, although it did not have enough momentum to break above its Oct. 15 intraday high of 43,277.78.
The S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite had a lackluster first-half before picking up momentum in the afternoon. 
Of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sector classes, only communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined in Wednesday&#8217;s session.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+0.28%</td>
<td>18,367.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+0.47%</td>
<td>5,842.47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+0.79</td>
<td>43,077.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.64%</td>
<td>2,286.68</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Insights From Analysts:
Delving into the small-cap rally that has been on, LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist Adam Turnquist said after being stuck in a consolidation phase over the past few months, small-caps have picked up some momentum in recent sessions, with the growth outlook recently improving — underpinned by better-than-feared labor market conditions — and increased visibility into Fed rate cuts, he said.
The strategist noted that the Russell 2,000 Index, or RTY, has rallied off the lower end of its rising price channel. &#8220;Recent strength in the banking space — the RTY's largest sector by weighting — has further supported small caps,&#8221; he said.
Technically, a close above 2,275 would confirm a breakout from its current symmetrical triangle and leave&nbsp;the 2021 highs (2,243)&nbsp;as the next resistance hurdle to clear, Turnquist said, adding that momentum indicators have also recently turned bullish, adding to the evidence of a topside breakout.
&#8220;Despite the improving absolute performance, the RTY vs. S&amp;P 500 ratio chart still remains in a downtrend and below its declining 200-day moving average (DMA),&#8221; he said. A close above the July highs would validate a trend reversal in favor of small caps outperforming, he added.
Meanwhile, a fund manager thinks AI-levered companies could be defensive plays. Louis Navellier said, &#8220;Semiconductor demand has become the new proxy for global growth trends, being incorporated into almost everything, and also has geopolitical implications with technology export controls in place and China continuing to saber rattle about taking Taiwan back.&#8221;
&#8220;The upshot here is the inference that AI will still have legs even if we slide into a global recession in &#8217;25,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the weekly jobless claim report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment insurance to come in at 260,000 in the week ended Oct. 12, up from 258,000 in the previous week.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department will release its September retail sales report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimates call for a 0.3% month-over-month increase in headline retail sales and a more modest 0.1% rise in retail sales, excluding the volatile auto sales. This compares to 0.1% increases for both in August.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed is due to release the results of its manufacturing survey at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The diffusion index of business activity is expected to rise from 1.7 in September to 3 in October.</li>
<li>The Federal Reserve will release its industrial production report for September at 9:15 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate models a 0.2% month-over-month decline in industrial output compared to 0.8% growth in August. </li>
<li>The Commerce Department&#8217;s business inventories report, due at 10 a.m. EDT, is expected to show a 0.3% month-over-month increase in business inventories for August, slightly slower than July&#8217;s 0.4% increase.</li>
<li>The National Association of Home Builders will release its housing market index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. The headline index, which measures confidence among homebuilders, is expected to rise a point from September to 42. A reading below 50 suggests a lack of confidence.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly oil inventories report at 11 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is scheduled to auction four- and eight-week bills at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) climbed nearly 5% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the aluminum maker&#8217;s quarterly results, and TSMC surged up over 8% on a beat-and-raise quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks moving on earnings are CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) (down about 5%) Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) (down nearly 6%), and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) (up over 3%).</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (BX), Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), and M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) are among the noteworthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies reporting ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Netflix, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>), WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>), and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) climbed over 7.7% on the news that Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) might be interested in buying the company.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) plunged over 15% on a common stock offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures are reversing course and were up modestly after their recent pullback and gold futures traded at a record. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped over 1% over the past 24 hours and was at a sub-$67K level.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield was little changed at 4.036%.
The Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday, as the Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong, Indian, and South Korean markets retreated. Most other markets ended on a firm note, tracking higher energy prices and the positive close on Wall Street overnight.
European stocks traded in the green in the early hours, thanks to earnings optimism.
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Wall Street Poised To Open Higher As TSMC Earnings Expected To Kick Off Rally In Tech Stocks: Strategist Says AI Trade Will Have Legs Even In Case Of Recession In 2025

WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-10-17. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate WD-40 to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34.
The announcement from WD-40 is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.08, leading to a 4.04% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at WD-40's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>1.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>1.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>15.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729094433_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of WD-40's Stock</h3>
Shares of WD-40 were trading at $260.85 as of October 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.56%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDFC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for WD-40 visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For WD-40

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $313 to $303.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on WD-40, Lowers Price Target to $303

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WD-40 Company shares are trading higher following Q3 earnings.

The futures market on Thursday reflected jitteriness as traders awaited the all-important consumer price inflation data. The broader market is amid a multi-session winning run and has been breaking records session after session, sending the valuation of especially some mega-cap stocks to unsustainable levels. An in-line to tamer monthly headline number could push up the S&amp;P 500 Index by as much as 1.75%, according to JPMorgan&#8217;s trading desk. A miss could send the index tumbling by as much as 2.50%, traders at the firm said.
The first few key earnings reports that dropped in disappointed, likely setting off worries concerning the reporting season. Traders may also keep a close eye on a couple of speeches by Federal Reserve officials and the Treasury auctions scheduled for the day.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.07%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged down 0.08% to $560.88 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.04% to $502.75, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks advanced strongly on Wednesday due to the support lent by Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s dovish comments that further accelerated the tech rally. The major indices gap-opened higher and moved roughly sideways in the first hour of trading. As traders digested Powell&#8217;s comments, they launched into a steady rally until the final hour of trading and the slope of the rally steepened thereafter, lifting the averages to a strong close.
The S&amp;P 500 Index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite continued their record-breaking streak, both on an intraday and closing basis, with the former setting its sixth straight record close and the latter the seventh. The Dow Jones Industrials Average, which has lagged its other two illustrious counterparts, had the best session since May 31, with all but two index components closing in the green.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+1.18%</td>
<td>18,647.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+1.02%</td>
<td>5,633.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+1.09%</td>
<td>39,721.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.10%</td>
<td>2,051.75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> Insights From Analysts:</figcaption></figure>
Lisa Shalett, Chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley, in a recent podcast, offered her take on the implications of the Nov. 5 election for investors now that it appears that the presumptive Republican candidate Donald Trump appeared to be pulling away with an appreciable lead.
She sees a potential extension of the 2017 tax cuts in the eventuality of a GOP victory to contribute to higher interest rates, which in turn may weigh on corporate profits and stock valuations. Higher tariffs could reignite inflationary pressure, potentially exacerbating consumer pain from high prices, she said. The strategist also sees immigration curbs to slow U.S. population gains that have supported economic growth and disinflation. 
&#8220;Investors should consider adding portfolio exposure to business sectors such as energy, telecommunications and utilities, while focusing on investments that offer growth at a reasonable price,&#8221; she said.
Lumida Wealth&#8217;s Ram Ahluwalia suggested that Wednesday&#8217;s stock market rally is a foretaste of things to come when the Fed cuts rate. &#8220;What you saw yesterday, and on last month's CPI print, is a preview of what will happen when the Fed cuts Small caps especially will ramp, and we can see it happening now,&#8221; he said.
Upcoming Economic Data:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is due to release its consumer price inflation report for June at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimates are as follows:
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<td></td>
<td>Consensus</td>
<td>April Readings</td>
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<tr>
<td>CPI (m-o-m)</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPI (y-o-y)</td>
<td>3.1%</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Core CPI (m-o-m)</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Core CPI (y-o-y)</td>
<td>3.4%</td>
<td>3.4%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Among the other Main Street events are:
<ul>
<li>The Labor Department&#8217;s weekly jobless claims report, due at 8:30 a.m. EDT, is expected to show that the number of individuals claiming unemployment benefits may have edged down to 236,000 in the week ended July 6 versus 238,000 in the previous reporting week.</li>
<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic&nbsp;is scheduled to speak at 11:15 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem&nbsp;will make a public appearance at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury will auction four- and eight-week notes at 11:30 a.m. EDT and 30-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury will release the monthly federal budget for June at 2 p.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the deficit to shrink from $228 billion to $33 billion.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) rose nearly 6% <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">in premarket trading </a>in reaction to its quarterly results, while WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) climbed nearly 12.50%.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and PepsiCo. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) reported q<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">uarterly results ahead of the market open</a>, with the former falling over 6% after an earnings miss and weak third-quarter forecast, while the latter fell over 1.50% as second-quarter sales came in just shy of estimates of some analysts.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 0.61% following its 11-session winning streak, while its mega-cap peer Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) continued to grind higher.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures climbed for a second straight session and traded around the $82.50-a-barrel level and gold futures also traded in the green as they approached the $2,400 mark.
The 10-year Treasury note yield, which edged down on Wednesday, was modestly lower at 4.273%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down but has climbed past the $58K level after settling Wednesday&#8217;s session at around $57.7K.
Among equity markets, Asia followed Wall Street&#8217;s lead and closed notably higher, with the Hong Kong and Chinese markets recording standout gains. Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 224 average ended at a record high. Some positive regional data also added to the buoyancy. The Indian market bucked the trend and settled marginally lower.
In Europe, stocks started on a firm note after German inflation data came in line with expectations and the U.K. GDP rose strongly in the second quarter.
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Wall Street Jittery Ahead Of Key Inflation Data After Delta Air Lines, Pepsi Disappoint: Strategist Recommends Sector Picks Amid Evolving Election Dynamics

Shares of WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected results for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39718439/wd-40-stock-climbs-on-better-than-expected-q3-results-the-details">third quarter on Wednesday</a>.
Quarterly sales came in at $155 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $145.8 million. WD-40 reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.27 per share, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
WD-40 shares jumped 12.5% to $247.20 in pre-market trading.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLCN#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) rose 65.8% to $6.05 in pre-market trading after declining over 6% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) shares rose 47.7% to $2.32 in pre-market trading after the company announced it received a significant order valued at $260,000 to modernize the traffic systems in a major Mid-Atlantic county in the United States.</li>
<li>MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YGMZ#NASDAQ">YGMZ</a>) gained 45.1% to $2.38 in pre-market trading after surging over 12% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSFC#NASDAQ">BSFC</a>) shares rose 28% to $2.15 in pre-market trading after declining around 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KZIA#NASDAQ">KZIA</a>) shares climbed 26.8% to $0.8478 in pre-market trading. Kazia Therapeutics shares jumped 248% on Wednesday after the company announced results from GBM-AGILE, a phase II/III study that included an evaluation of paxalisib versus standard of care for patients with glioblastoma.</li>
<li>Castellum, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTM#NYSE">CTM</a>) rose 15.8% to $0.2316 in pre-market trading. On Wednesday, Castellum said it retired its term loan with Live Oak Banking Company ahead of schedule.</li>
<li>Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVOS#NASDAQ">NVOS</a>) gained 14.9% to $0.5885 in pre-market trading after gaining over 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAAS#NASDAQ">NAAS</a>) shares gained 14.3% to $5.35 in pre-market trading after surging 44% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) rose 5.1% to $82.32 in pre-market trading as the company reported better-than-expected results for its third quarter on Wednesday. The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVP#NASDAQ">IVP</a>) shares fell 22.6% to $5.73 in pre-market trading after jumping 110% on Wednesday. Inspire Veterinary Partners announced the closing of $6 million public offering.</li>
<li>Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRPX#NASDAQ">VRPX</a>) shares declined 14.7% to $1.45 in pre-market trading. Virpax Pharmaceuticals shares jumped over 46% on Wednesday after the company announced results for a Swine Model pilot study for Probudur.</li>
<li>Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGVN#NASDAQ">LGVN</a>) shares fell 14.3% to $3.90 in pre-market trading. Longeveron shares jumped over 58% on Wednesday after the company announced that the FDA granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation to Lomecel-B for the treatment of mild Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease.</li>
<li>Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CING#NASDAQ">CING</a>) shares fell 14.1% to $0.5571 in pre-market trading after gaining 74% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZAPP#NASDAQ">ZAPP</a>) fell 13.8% to $8.06 in pre-market trading after dipping around 48% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCY#NASDAQ">LUCY</a>) fell 11.4% to $0.4066 in pre-market trading after gaining over 20% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Scisparc Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRC#NASDAQ">SPRC</a>) shares fell 10.7% to $0.60 in pre-market trading. SciSparc recently signed a non-binding letter of intent to spin off its clinical-stage pharmaceutical portfolio and its equity stake in SciSparc Nutraceuticals.</li>
<li>SAI.TECH Global Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAI#NASDAQ">SAI</a>) shares dipped 7% to $1.07 in pre-market trading after jumping more than 28% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Newegg Commerce Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) shares fell 9.1% to $1.00 in pre-market trading after declining 5% on Wednesday. Newegg Commerce, on Monday, announced that the presale for its tenth annual FantasTech Sales event is now live.</li>
<li>LiveWire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NASDAQ">LVWR</a>) shares declined 6.8% to $7.00 in pre-market trading. LiveWire Group is expected to release its second quarter financial results before the opening bell Thursday, July 25.</li>
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Why WD-40 Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 12%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.16 per share on revenue of $22.60 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. PepsiCo shares gained 0.2% to $163.99 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) posted stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter on Wednesday. WD-40 shares surged 12.3% to $246.69 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.37 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Delta Air shares gained 0.3% to $47.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) reported better-than-expected results for its third quarter on Wednesday. The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share. PriceSmart shares climbed 5.9% to $82.90 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 57 cents per share on revenue of $2.93 billion. Conagra shares fell 1% to $28.53 in after-hours trading.</li>
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PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) reported its third-quarter financial results Wednesday. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39717813/wd-40-company-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results">key figures from the report</a>.
The Details:
Quarterly sales came in at $155 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $145.8 million by 6.31% and represents 9.37% increase over sales of $141.717 million from the same period last year. Total maintenance product sales were $147.2 million, an increase of 10% compared to the prior year fiscal quarter, and WD-40 reported its gross margin was 53.1% compared to 50.6% in the prior year fiscal quarter.
WD-40 reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.27 by 14.96%.
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&#8220;We delivered another strong quarter with record sales driven by robust volume growth across all three of our trade blocs,&#8221; said Steve Brass, WD-40&#8217;s CEO. 
&#8220;Our maintenance product sales achieved impressive growth of over 10 percent for both the third quarter and year-to-date, aligning with our established long-term growth objectives. Additionally, we made significant progress across all four of our Must-Win Battles, including experiencing a strong start in our newest direct market, Brazil. Overall, we are satisfied with our performance and remain confident in our ability to consistently deliver sustainable, profitable growth.&#8221;
Outlook:&nbsp;
The company reiterated its 2024 net sales growth guidance of between 6% and 12% and earnings guidance of between $5 and $5.30 per share. 
WDFC Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, WD-40 shares are up 8.76% after-hours at $239.00 at the time of publication Wednesday.
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WD-40 Stock Climbs On Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results: The Details

Guidance

WD-40 Company Reiterates 2024 Net Sales Growth Guidance 6-12%, EPS Guidance $5-$5.30

WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.27 by 14.96 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $155.000 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $145.800 million by 6.31 percent. This is a 9.37 percent increase over sales of $141.717 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

WD-40 Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $1.46 Beats $1.27 Estimate, Sales $155.000M Beat $145.800M Estimate

The market&#8217;s bullish bias will likely be put to the test on Wednesday as some key market-moving catalysts due this week could pose a threat to the upward momentum. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Committee and is widely expected to be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39692638/powell-says-labor-market-strong-not-overheated-fed-chair-awaits-right-moment-to-cut-interest-rat"> in line with his comments from Tuesday.</a> Traders may also bide time as the second-quarter earnings season kicks off with the big banks this week.
Early indications suggest tech stocks could extend their strength, potentially propping up the market that has been on an extended run. The results of the 10-year note auction could also impact sentiment. Some profit-taking cannot be ruled out ahead of Thursday&#8217;s consumer price inflation report.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.17% to $556.76 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.29% to $499.23, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed Tuesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note as traders took stock of Powell&#8217;s rhetoric about inflation. Mega-cap stocks Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) came to the market&#8217;s rescue helping to overcome the fatigue that set in following the market&#8217;s record run. Some defensive sectors such as healthcare, real estate and utility stocks gained ground, and financial stocks rose solidly.
After a positive open, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 indices stayed mostly higher, although closing sharply off their early highs. Yet, these two averages set new intraday and closing records during the session. The underperformance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average continued as it languished in negative terrain but for some mid-session strength. 
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The stock market could face difficulty sustaining the upward momentum seen in the first half of the year, said LPL Financial analysts in the firm&#8217;s mid-year outlook. The first-half outperformance, the firm said, is driven by anticipation of looser Fed policy and robust corporate earnings growth. &#8220;However, elevated valuations and potential volatility, especially with the upcoming U.S. presidential election, suggest a more cautious approach moving forward.&#8221; 
Mark Newton, Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat, said the financial sector is worth keeping an eye on as it has been coming back to life. The strategist said the divergence between the large-cap tech and broader market and the economic weakness has been used as an excuse to bet on a market correction and/or underperformance. &#8220;There&#8217;s no saying that Tech HAS to peak out while others still languish,&#8221; he added.
&#8220;There&#8217;s obviously that &#8220;other&#8221; scenario, where the broader market comes back to life as rates fall.&#8221;
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&mdash; Mark Newton CMT (@MarkNewtonCMT) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkNewtonCMT/status/1810719186139910180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<li>The Commerce Department is due to release its wholesale inventories report for May at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect a 0.6% month-over-month increase in wholesale inventories, faster than the 0.1% increase in April.</li>
<li>Powell will begin testifying before the House Financial Committee at 10 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is set to auction 10-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Fed Governor Michelle Bowman are scheduled to speak at a Fed event on childcare&nbsp;at 2:30 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Lisa Cook&nbsp;will make a public appearance at 7:30 p.m. EDT.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) climbed 2.40% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> after the foundry, which supplies chips to the likes of Nvidia, reported solid June quarter revenue.</li>
<li>Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed over 3% on optimism over its robotaxi service.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) retreated over 1% amid a negative analyst action.</li>
<li>10x Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NASDAQ">TXG</a>) plunged over 15% on an analyst downgrade.</li>
<li>Manchester United plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANU#NYSE">MANU</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">scheduled to release its earnings report</a> ahead of the market open, while PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) and WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) are due after the close.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures are little changed with a negative bias after they declined for three straight sessions. While gold futures were rising for a second straight session. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield fell 2.7 points to 4.27%, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied more than 2% to above the $58.6K level.
The Asian market closed Wednesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note, with weaker Chinese consumer price inflation data weighing down on the Chinese and Hong Kong markets. The Japanese market, on the other hand, advanced and the Taiwanese market received support from a tech rally.
European stocks are recovering from the weakness seen in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39654867/who-is-the-uks-new-prime-minister-keir-starmer-and-what-does-he-stand-for"> aftermath of the regional election results.</a>
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Sandfort&nbsp;will retire as a director and as non-executive chair of the company&#39;s board as of the scheduled date of its next annual meeting of stockholders, December 12, 2024.&nbsp;Sandfort will continue to serve as chair of the board until the company&#39;s annual meeting when his term expires.
Following the annual meeting, the board intends to appoint independent director Eric P. Etchart as its non-executive chair.

Management

WD-40 Company Names Eric P. Etchart To Succeed Gregory A. Sandfort As Board Chair

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $313 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on WD-40, Maintains $313 Price Target

A notable insider purchase on April 17, was reported by Steven A Brass, President and CEO at WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>), based on the most recent SEC filing.
What Happened: In a recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000105132/000010513224000029//Archives/edgar/data/105132/000010513224000029/0000105132-24-000029-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday, Brass increased their investment in WD-40 by purchasing 432 shares through open-market transactions, signaling confidence in the company's potential. The total transaction value is $100,319.
The latest update on Thursday morning shows WD-40 shares down by 0.0%, trading at $231.5.
<h3>Discovering WD-40: A Closer Look</h3>
WD-40 Co manufactures and sells lubricants and cleaning products. The firm's product categories include maintenance and cleaning products. Maintenance products include the WD-40 signature brand aerosol spray lubricant as well as degreasers, rust removers, and bicycle maintenance products. Cleaning products include toilet cleaners, carpet stain removers and deodorizers, and heavy-duty hand soaps used to clean grease. The company organizes itself into three segments based on geography: Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Around half of the company's revenue comes from the Americas segment, which includes the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
<h3>Breaking Down WD-40's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: WD-40 displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 29 February, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 6.85%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 52.44%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): WD-40's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.14.
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Debt Management: WD-40's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.57, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/E ratio of 46.12, WD-40's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 5.6 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): WD-40's EV/EBITDA ratio of 30.96 exceeds industry averages, indicating a premium valuation in the market
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000105132">Check Out The Full List Of WD-40's Insider Trades.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insider Trades

100K Reasons To Be Bullish On WD-40 Stock

WD-40 shares are trading lower following mixed Q2 financial results.

WD-40 Company&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) reported second-quarter FY24 revenue of $139.1 million, missing the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38171618/wd-40-company-reports-second-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $140.5 million</a>.
Revenue was up 7% Y/Y on growth across all trade blocs. By geographies, net sales in the Americas rose 1% Y/Y, led by growth of the WD-40 Multi-Use Product on increases in Latin America and the U.S.
Also, net sales in EIMEA rose 16% Y/Y, and Asia-Pacific grew 4% Y/Y in the quarter.
Gross margin stood at 52.4%, an improvement from 50.8% in the prior year fiscal quarter. EPS of $1.14&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the estimate of $1.11</a>.
Dividend: On March 19, 2024, the board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend per share of $0.88, payable on April 30, 2024, to stockholders of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/03/b37826785/wd-40-company-declares-regular-quarterly-dividend-and-schedules-second-quarter-2024-earnings-confe" rel="noreferrer noopener">record as of April 19, 2024</a>.
Repurchase: From September 1, 2023, through the end of the second quarter, the company bought back shares worth $5.3 million under this $50.0 million plan announced earlier.
Steve Brass, president and chief executive officer, said, &#8220;We have made significant progress against our Four-by-Four strategic framework, including the recent announcement of the acquisition of our Brazilian marketing distributor.&#8221;
&#8220;Today, we are also announcing the decision to pursue a sale of our U.S. and U.K. Homecare and Cleaning Products portfolio, allowing us to focus on our core, higher-margin maintenance products while also creating headspace for future innovation.&#8221;  
FY24 Outlook: The company raised EPS guidance to $5.00-$5.30 (from $4.78-$5.15 earlier)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/01/36566433/wd-40-posts-q1-earnings-beat-and-reaffirms-full-year-forecast-the-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs. consensus of $5.12</a>.
WD-40 reiterated its outlook for net sales at $570 million and $600 million on a non-GAAP constant currency basis (vs.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">street view of $577.83 million</a>).
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCC#NASDAQ">PSCC</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSL#NASDAQ">PSL</a>).
Price Action: WDFC shares closed lower by 1.51% at $255.11 on Tuesday.

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<li>WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) shares decreased by 3.5% to $246.07 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 billion. The company's, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
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<li>Australian Oilseeds Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOT#NASDAQ">COOT</a>) stock fell 2.48% to $1.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $32.6 million. </li>
<li>Reborn Coffee (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REBN#NASDAQ">REBN</a>) stock declined by 1.71% to $1.15. The company's market cap stands at $3.1 million. </li>
<li>Veru (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERU#NASDAQ">VERU</a>) stock fell 1.69% to $1.15. The company's market cap stands at $168.3 million. 
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