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16 Oct 2026, 13:45 UTC · 2h ago
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The article provides no new catalysts as the mentioned buybacks and earnings guidance for WDFC and the tight dividend coverage for the Gladstone entities were already recognized. The data serves as a confirmation of current risk profiles rather than a shift in valuation.
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WD-40 Company's board authorized a new $100 million share buyback on September 1.
Priced indated September 1
So whatAt a current market cap of ~$4B, this represents a ~2.5% reduction in shares outstanding.
More positive than 68% of claims this week
WD-40's fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance is between $6.05 and $6.35.
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The lack of current NII data to verify dividend coverage makes this the riskiest pick among the high-yield options.
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A 92% payout ratio ($0.49 NII vs $0.45 paid) leaves a very thin margin for error before a dividend cut is required.
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The $100 million buyback and FY2026 EPS guidance of $6.05-$6.35 support a stable valuation, though the scale of the buyback is modest relative to the $4B market cap.
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So whatThe current $4.08 annual dividend leaves roughly $2.00 to $2.27 per share for reinvestment or buybacks in FY2026.
More positive than 56% of claims this week
Gladstone Capital's fiscal third-quarter NII was $0.49 per share against $0.45 paid out.
Priced inanalysis of Q3 results
So whatThe 92% payout ratio leaves only a $0.04 per share buffer before the monthly dividend requires a cut.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
Gladstone Commercial's second-quarter adjusted Core FFO of $0.38 per share included a one-time lease termination fee.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 results
So whatExcluding the one-time fee would push the 79% payout ratio closer to 100%, reducing the margin of safety for the $0.10 monthly payment.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
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More positive than 80% of ticker scores this week
Reports strong earnings, revenue growth, and a new $100 million share buyback authorization.
More negative than 72% of ticker scores this week
Described as the riskiest pick on the list due to a lack of available NII data to verify dividend coverage.
More negative than 61% of ticker scores this week
High yield is offset by a history of dividend cuts and a tight payout ratio with little room to spare.
More negative than 58% of ticker scores this week
While the portfolio is solid, the company has a history of dividend reductions and recent coverage was boosted by a one-time fee.
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$200.39 vs $201.08 close before publication (Oct 15) · not market-adjusted
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$19.33 vs $19.33 close before publication (Oct 15) · not market-adjusted
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$19.96 vs $20.02 close before publication (Oct 15) · not market-adjusted
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