NASDAQ:WDFC · NASDAQ Global Select
+$3.75 today
Vol 0.28M · Avg 0.17M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of WD-40 Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WDFC returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
33.9%
avg 35.3%
ROIC
24.7%
avg 20.5%
ROA
19.1%
avg 16.4%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 33.9% versus its period average of 35.3%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steven A. Brass | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director | $1.02M | — | 60 | $33,761.00 | 0.25% |
Patricia Q. Olsem | Divisional President of The Americas | $784,166.00 | — | 59 | $4,303.00 | 0.03% |
William Noble | Group Managing Director of EIMEA & Emerging Markets | $732,394.00 | — | 68 | $7,741.00 | 0.06% |
Sara Hyzer | Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer | $721,755.00 | — | 47 | $5,935.00 | 0.04% |
Jeffrey G. Lindeman | Vice President and Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer | $649,661.00 | — | 62 | $5,194.00 | 0.04% |
Phenix Quach Kiamilev | Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | $457,637.00 | — | 47 | $4,303.00 | 0.03% |
Nicholas D. Giordano | Vice President & Corporate Controller | — | — | 37 | — | — |
Rae Ann Partlo | Vice President & Corporate Controller | — | — | 61 | $1,872.00 | 0.01% |
Christophe Paul Cloez | Managing Director for EIMEA | — | — | — | $4,697.00 | 0.03% |
Wendy D. Kelley | Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
7
$627,556.93
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$627,556.93
Net buying
Most Active
PENDARVIS DAVID
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 7 buys worth $627,556.93 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $627,556.93. PENDARVIS DAVID was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +11.4% | +7.1% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +3.3% | +5.8% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +8.1% | +6.4% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +8.1% | +5.7% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +11.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +7.1% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WDFC?
WD-40 Company (WDFC) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Jeffrey G. Lindeman, Vice President and Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer.
Are WDFC insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $442.36M.
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