WD-40 Company (WDFC): Among Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump's Tariff Rollout
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are buying after Trump's tariff rollout.
Wall Street banks have sharply cut their targets for the broader market index due to growing fears about the economic fallout from new tariffs, writes the Financial Times. Since the tariff announcement on April 2, the broader market index has dropped nearly 7%. Major banks now expect lower market gains in 2025, with some analysts predicting a possible bear market directly triggered by presidential policy shifts.
Amid tariff wars and market uncertainty, insider trading often draws attention. Insider stock purchases may signal executive confidence, while sales aren't necessarily negative—they could reflect personal or diversification choices. It's best to view insider trading in context with a company's financials and market conditions.
Today, we're highlighting most expensive stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey's trading screener, we looked for companies with share prices of at least $30 and insider purchases between April 2 and April 21. From there, we ranked the top 12 stocks based on the highest average purchase price per share.
Stocks that were recently covered were excluded from this list. Most of those can be seen on this list of the 19 mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump's tariff rollout.
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WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) develops and sells maintenance, homecare, and cleaning products worldwide. Its product lineup includes multi-purpose sprays, specialty lubricants, toilet cleaners, carpet stain removers, and hand cleaners under various brands like WD-40, 3-IN-ONE, and Lava. The company sells through hardware stores, automotive outlets, online retailers, and more, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) is also one of the .
For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) reported total net sales of $146.1 million, a 5% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Maintenance product sales grew by 6%, totaling $139.3 million, while gross margin improved to 54.6%. Net income surged 92% to $29.9 million, driven by an $11.9 million tax benefit, and diluted earnings per share rose to $2.19. Excluding the one-time tax benefit, net income grew by 15%.
On April 11, the company's CFO Kathleen Sara Hyzer bought $57,044 worth of WD-40 shares at an average price of $222.83 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $222.76, having dropped 8.21% since the beginning of the year and 1.82% over the past 12 months.
Overall, WDFC ranks 2nd on our list of most expensive stocks insiders are buying after Trump's tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of WDFC, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than WDFC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this .
READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires.
Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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