Wd-40 Co (WDFC)

The report explores the challenge of circularity in DIY bonding products, which make up 68% of DIY revenue yet remain 97% non-recyclable. It highlights key barriers, including contaminated waste, lack of recycling infrastructure, and unbreakable bonds in formulations. The report offers strategies and insights to help DIY brands turn sustainability obligations into opportunities.

WD-40 reported better-than-expected Q1 2025 earnings, but its guidance for the full year disappointed investors. The company expects only single-digit sales growth and a slight decline in gross profit margin, leading to earnings growth of just 2% compared to the prior year. Investors are selling the stock, as the valuation appears too high given the modest growth outlook.

The US stock market is jittery ahead of the release of key inflation data, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures edging lower. Analysts expect the data to have a significant impact on the market, with an in-line or tamer number potentially boosting the S&P 500 by 1.75%, while a miss could send it tumbling by 2.50%.

US stock futures fell slightly as investors await upcoming inflation data, which could provide more cues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record highs on Wednesday, driven by gains in technology stocks and positive comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Here is how Vital Farms (VITL) and WD-40 (WDFC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.