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Form 8-K

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8-K — Oil-Dri Corp of America

Accession: 0001628280-26-065455

Filed: 2026-10-08

Period: 2026-10-08

CIK: 0000074046

SIC: 3990 (MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Other Events

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 8, 2026

OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-12622

36-2048898

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400

Chicago, Illinois

60611-4213

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

The registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 321-1515

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share ODC New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ¨

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 8, 2026, Oil-Dri Corporation of America (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such disclosure in this Form 8-K in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

At its regular meeting on October 7, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Anthony W. Parker, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, as an executive officer of the Company and declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.225 per share of Common Stock, and $0.168 per share of Class B Stock. The dividends will be payable on November 20, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026.

A copy of the press release issued on October 7, 2026 announcing these matters is attached as Exhibit 99.2, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit

Number Description of Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of the Company dated October 8, 2026

99.2

Press Release of the Company dated October 7, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA

By: /s/   Anthony W. Parker

Anthony W. Parker

Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Date: October 8, 2026

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410 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611, U.S.A

News Announcement

For Immediate Release

Exhibit 99.1

Oil-Dri Delivers Record Annual Financial Results,

Including All-Time High Fourth Quarter Sales and Historic Cash Generation

CHICAGO-(October 8, 2026) - Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), producer and marketer of sorbent mineral products, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026.

Fourth Quarter Year to Date

(in thousands, except per share amounts) Ended July 31, Ended July 31,

2026 2025 Change 2026 2025 Change

Consolidated Results

Net Sales $ 129,292  $ 125,212  3% $ 493,844  $ 485,572  2%

Income from Operations * $ 18,242  $ 15,644  17% $ 67,982  $ 68,220  —%

Net Income $ 14,418  $ 13,055  10% $ 56,969  $ 53,996  6%

EBITDA † $ 24,120  $ 21,358  13% $ 93,266  $ 89,989  4%

Diluted EPS - Common $ 1.00  $ 0.89  12% $ 3.92  $ 3.70  6%

Business to Business

Net Sales $ 50,094  $ 48,087  4% $ 180,198  $ 182,596  (1)%

Segment Operating Income $ 16,956  $ 14,982  13% $ 55,348  $ 59,796  (7)%

Retail and Wholesale

Net Sales $ 79,198  $ 77,125  3% $ 313,646  $ 302,976  4%

Segment Operating Income $ 9,260  $ 9,723  (5)% $ 43,730  $ 44,137  (1)%

* Comprised of Consolidated Operating Income less unallocated corporate expenses.

† Please refer to Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP items to the comparable GAAP measures.

Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Fiscal year 2026 has been especially meaningful as we celebrated our 85th anniversary and reported our strongest full-year sales and net income in history. In the first half of the year, we faced difficult comparisons against a robust prior period. Our team remained focused on growing the business in the second half and ultimately delivered solid results that surpassed last year’s performance. The fourth quarter closed out the year on a high note, with record breaking sales. While some areas of our business encountered headwinds, others delivered strong growth, demonstrating the benefit of our diverse product portfolio. Despite inflationary cost pressures, we maintained disciplined expense management and achieved historic levels of cash generation, while continuing to invest in our business and returning value to shareholders with two dividend increases. As we enter fiscal 2027, we remain focused on our strategic initiatives and supporting our businesses.”

Full Year Results

Consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2026 reached an all-time high of $493.8 million, a 2% increase over the prior year, primarily due to favorable product mix. The Retail & Wholesale (“R&W”) Products Group delivered record sales of $313.6 million, up 4% over last year, driven

by a 47% increase in co-packaged cat litter, a 16% gain in crystal litter, and a 3% improvement in industrial and sports products. This growth was partially offset by a 1% decline in domestic clay litter sales, reflecting changes in private label distribution and the absence of certain non-recurring promotional activity from the prior year. The Business to Business (“B2B”) Products Group generated solid revenues of $180.2 million, a slight decrease of 1% from the prior year. Agricultural carriers achieved record sales, increasing 11% year-over-year, while revenues from fluids purification and animal health products declined 5% and 7%, respectively, due to lower demand compared with exceptionally strong prior-year results.

Annual consolidated gross profit was $137.5 million, down 4% from last year. Gross margins declined to 27.8% in fiscal year 2026 from 29.5% in fiscal year 2025. This was driven by a 4% increase in per ton domestic cost of goods sold, resulting from higher manufacturing and freight costs.

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $69.5 million in fiscal year 2026 compared to $74.9 million in the prior year. This 7% decline primarily reflects lower human resource costs attributable to corporate functions, a reduced bonus accrual, and decreased outside services expenses.

Fiscal year 2026’s consolidated operating income was $68.0 million and remained relatively flat compared to last year. Higher sales and lower SG&A expenses offset cost increases.

Total other income, net was $1.5 million in fiscal 2026 compared to total other expense, net of $2.0 million in fiscal 2025. The year-over-year change primarily reflects lower landfill modification costs in fiscal 2026 compared to an increase in the estimated obligation recognized in fiscal 2025, as well as higher interest income. The improvement was also driven by the positive outcome of a confidential legal settlement in the matter of Oil-Dri Corporation of America vs. Entera Animal Health, et al.

Income tax expense for fiscal year 2026 was $12.5 million compared to $12.2 million in the same period last year. This 3% increase resulted from higher pre-tax income.

Annual consolidated net income reached a record $57.0 million in fiscal 2026, or a 6% increase over the prior year.

Cash and cash equivalents grew to a historic high of $73.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2026, compared to $50.5 million at the end of fiscal year 2025, reflecting strong earnings and disciplined cash management. The Company generated this remarkable level of cash flow while simultaneously investing in its infrastructure and returning capital to shareholders, including $34.2 million in capital expenditures, $12.6 million in share repurchases, and $10.4 million in dividends paid during the year.

Fourth Quarter Results

Consolidated Performance

Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 reached $129.3 million, a 3% increase over the prior year period and the highest quarterly revenue in the Company’s history. Topline

growth was achieved in both the B2B and R&W Products Groups, mainly due to improved product mix.

Consolidated gross profit was $36.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, or a 3% gain over the prior year. Gross margins remained stable at 27.8% despite a 3% increase in per ton domestic cost of goods sold, primarily driven by higher freight expenses. Geopolitical pressure on diesel prices and reduced capacity in the trucking industry contributed to this increase.

SG&A expenses were $17.7 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to $19.2 million in the prior year. This 8% decline largely resulted from reduced outside service expenses and lower human resource costs attributable to corporate functions.

Consolidated income from operations was $18.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, or 17% greater than the same period in fiscal year 2025. Improved sales combined with lower SG&A expenses drove this notable increase.

Total other expense, net was $160,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2026, compared to $140,000 in the same period last year.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, income tax expense rose to $3.7 million from $2.4 million in the prior year period, driven by higher pre-tax income and one-time tax benefits in fiscal year 2025.

Consolidated net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $14.4 million versus $13.1 million last year, representing a 10% improvement. EBITDA rose by 13% to $24.1 million, demonstrating continued strength in the Company’s underlying operating performance.

Product Group Review

The B2B Products Group delivered record fourth quarter sales of $50.1 million in fiscal year 2026, up 4% from the prior year, primarily reflecting favorable product mix and, to a lesser extent, increased volumes. The Company’s animal health and agricultural businesses achieved revenue gains, while fluids purification product sales remained relatively flat. Revenues of animal health products reached an all-time high of $9.9 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, an increase of 18% over the same period last year. This topline growth was attributable to higher domestic and international volumes, including additional demand from current customers and new end-user accounts gained during the year. Sales of agricultural products were $12.6 million, an increase of 6% compared to last year, driven by elevated demand and order timing. Fluids purification product revenues totaled $27.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, representing the strongest quarterly performance in the last 12 months and remaining relatively consistent with last year’s results.

SG&A costs within the B2B Products Group decreased by $220,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, or 5%, compared to the same period last year. This change was primarily driven by lower bad debt expense and the absence of a foreign value-added tax (“VAT”) assessment recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

Operating income for the B2B Products Group was $17.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to $15.0 million in the prior year period, reflecting an increase of 13%. Higher net sales and lower SG&A expenses offset elevated cost of goods sold.

The R&W Products Group reported sales of $79.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 3% from the prior year, reflecting improved product mix. These gains were driven by higher revenues from cat litter, and to a lesser extent, from industrial and sports products. Co-packaged cat litter sales grew by 60% year-over-year, supported by an expanded product portfolio that now includes lightweight litter. Domestic cat litter revenues, excluding co-packaged products, totaled $55.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, down 3% from the prior year period. While crystal cat litter sales increased, revenues of clay litter products softened when compared to the prior year. Domestic clay sales were negatively impacted by the timing and frequency of promotional activity at a large account, changes in retailer pricing strategies and distribution, and ongoing heightened trade spending by competitors. These headwinds were partially offset by the successful introduction of new lightweight products at a key customer and continued growth of Oil‑Dri’s EPA‑approved Cat’s Pride Antibacterial Clumping Litter. Domestic industrial and sports product sales increased 7% to $12.1 million, primarily due to pricing actions to offset higher costs, including increased transportation expenses. The Company’s Canadian subsidiary reported record revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 3% from the prior year, reflecting growth across both cat litter and industrial products.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, SG&A expenses within the R&W Products Group decreased by $140,000 or 2%, from the prior year, primarily due to lower advertising spending.

Operating income for the R&W Products Group was $9.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, or 5% less than the same period last year. The decline was mainly driven by significantly higher costs to transport cat litter products. These headwinds were partially offset by increased sales and lower SG&A expenses.

The Company will host its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings discussion virtually via a live webcast on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation details are available on the Company’s website’s Events page.

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“Oil-Dri” and “Cat's Pride” are registered trademarks of Oil-Dri Corporation of America and its subsidiaries.

About Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about future events, our future performance, the future of our business, our plans and strategies, projections, anticipated trends, the economy and other future developments and their potential effects on us. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in other press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “expect,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” “strive,” and variations of such words and similar references to future periods.

Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, intended, expected, believed, estimated, projected, planned or otherwise expressed in any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except to the extent required by law, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain non-GAAP financial measures in this press release as supplemental financial metrics. In particular, EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure provided herein. We provide a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure below.

The non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We believe that certain non-GAAP measures may be helpful to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, and we urge investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included in this release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Contact:

Leslie A. Garber

Director of Investor Relations

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

InvestorRelations@oildri.com

(312) 321-1515

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Fourth Quarter Ended July 31,

2026 % of Sales 2025 % of Sales

Net Sales $ 129,292  100.0  % $ 125,212  100.0  %

Cost of Goods Sold (93,307) (72.2) % (90,379) (72.2) %

Gross Profit 35,985  27.8  % 34,833  27.8  %

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (17,743) (13.7) % (19,189) (15.3) %

Operating Income 18,242  14.1  % 15,644  12.5  %

Other Expense, Net (158) (0.1) % (143) (0.1) %

Income Before Income Taxes 18,084  14.0  % 15,501  12.4  %

Income Taxes Expense (3,666) (2.8) % (2,446) (2.0) %

Net Income 14,418  11.2  % 13,055  10.4  %

Earnings Per Share: Basic Common $ 1.07  $ 0.96

Basic Class B $ 0.81  $ 0.72

Diluted Common $ 1.00  $ 0.89

Diluted Class B $ 0.81  $ 0.72

Avg Shares Outstanding: Basic Common 9,851  9,911

Basic Class B 4,048  4,002

Diluted Common 13,899  13,913

Diluted Class B 4,048  4,002

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Twelve Months Ended July 31,

2026 % of Sales 2025 % of Sales

Net Sales $ 493,844  100.0  % $ 485,572  100.0  %

Cost of Goods Sold (356,334) (72.2) % (342,489) (70.5) %

Gross Profit 137,510  27.8  % 143,083  29.5  %

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (69,528) (14.1) % (74,863) (15.4) %

Income from Operations 67,982  13.8  % 68,220  14.0  %

Other Income (Expense), Net 1,501  0.3  % (2,009) (0.4) %

Income Before Income Taxes 69,483  14.1  % 66,211  13.6  %

Income Taxes Expense (12,514) (2.5) % (12,215) (2.5) %

Net Income 56,969  11.5  % 53,996  11.1  %

Earnings Per Share: Basic Common $ 4.23  $ 3.99

Basic Class B $ 3.18  $ 3.00

Diluted Common $ 3.92  $ 3.70

Diluted Class B $ 3.18  $ 3.00

Avg Shares Outstanding: Basic Common 9,876  9,889

Basic Class B 4,038  3,994

Diluted Common 13,914  13,883

Diluted Class B 4,038  3,994

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

As of July 31, As of July 31,

2026 2025

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 73,700  $ 50,458

Accounts Receivable, Net 75,438  69,370

Inventories, Net 53,489  51,594

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 6,020  5,961

Total Current Assets 208,647  177,383

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 160,215  149,704

Other Assets 59,924  65,137

Total Assets $ 428,786  $ 392,224

Current Liabilities

Current Maturities of Notes Payable $ 1,000  $ 1,000

Accounts Payable 16,118  16,808

Dividends Payable 3,017  2,444

Other Current Liabilities 47,909  48,935

Total Current Liabilities 68,044  69,187

Noncurrent Liabilities

Long-term debt 37,857  38,817

Other Noncurrent Liabilities 25,155  25,160

Total Noncurrent Liabilities 63,012  63,977

Stockholders' Equity 297,730  259,060

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 428,786  $ 392,224

Book Value Per Share Outstanding $ 21.40  $ 18.66

Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

For the Twelve Months Ended

July 31,

2026 2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income $ 56,969  $ 53,996

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and Amortization 23,200  22,042

Increase in Accounts Receivable (5,815) (7,789)

(Increase) Decrease in Inventories (1,875) 2,336

Decrease in Prepaid Expenses 55  191

Increase in Accounts Payable 6  926

(Decrease) Increase in Accrued Expenses (104) 2,384

Other 7,670  6,097

Total Adjustments 23,137  26,187

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 80,106  80,183

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Capital Expenditures (34,209) (32,562)

Other Investing Activities 1,334  36

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (32,875) (32,526)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payments on Revolving Credit Facility (1,000) (11,000)

Dividends Paid (10,376) (8,395)

Purchases of Treasury Stock (12,574) (2,349)

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities (23,950) (21,744)

Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (39) 64

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 23,242  25,977

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period 50,458  24,481

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period $ 73,700  $ 50,458

Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands)

Fourth Quarter Year to Date

Ended July 31, Ended July 31,

2026 2025 2026 2025

GAAP: Net Income $ 14,418  $ 13,055  $ 56,969  $ 53,996

Depreciation and Amortization $ 6,014  $ 5,651  $ 23,200  $ 22,042

Interest Expense $ 551  $ 546  $ 2,199  $ 2,434

Interest Income $ (529) $ (340) $ (1,616) $ (698)

Income Tax Expense $ 3,666  $ 2,446  $ 12,514  $ 12,215

EBITDA $ 24,120  $ 21,358  $ 93,266  $ 89,989

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410 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611, U.S.A

News Announcement

For Immediate Release

Exhibit 99.2

Oil-Dri's Board of Directors Appoints Anthony W. Parker as an Executive Officer

and Declares Quarterly Dividends

CHICAGO—(October 7, 2026)—The Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today appointed Anthony W. Parker, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, as an executive officer of the Company.

Mr. Parker joined Oil-Dri in June 2018 as Assistant General Counsel. He was promoted to Vice President, Legal in November 2023 and, in December 2024, became Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. In his current role, he oversees Oil-Dri’s legal and regulatory affairs and advises the Company and its Board of Directors on corporate governance, securities matters, business transactions, and strategic initiatives. Mr. Parker also serves as a board member of the Sorptive Minerals Institute.

Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Tony’s appointment recognizes the leadership, sound judgment, and strategic counsel he has provided across Oil-Dri. His extensive legal expertise and deep understanding of our business will continue to support disciplined decision making and the Company’s long-term growth.”

Oil-Dri’s Board also declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.225 per share of the Company’s Common Stock and $0.168 per share of the Company’s Class B Stock.

The cash dividends will be payable on November 20, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026. Oil-Dri has paid cash dividends continuously each year since 1974 and has increased dividends annually for twenty-three consecutive years.

The Company’s press release outlining its performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 will be issued after the close of the U.S. stock market on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Oil-Dri will host an earnings discussion via a live webcast on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation details are posted on the Company’s website’s Events page.

About Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Oil-Dri Corporation of America (“Oil-Dri”) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With

over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals. To learn more about the Company, please visit oildri.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about future events, our future performance, the future of our business, our plans and strategies, projections, anticipated trends, the economy and other future developments and their potential effects on us. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in other press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “expect,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” “strive,” and variations of such words and similar references to future periods.

Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, intended, expected, believed, estimated, projected, planned or otherwise expressed in any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except to the extent required by law, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.

Contact:

Leslie A. Garber

Director of Investor Relations

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

InvestorRelations@oildri.com

(312) 321-1515

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OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code

DE

Entity File Number

001-12622

Entity Tax Identification Number

36-2048898

Entity Emerging Growth Company

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Entity Central Index Key

0000074046

Entity Addresses [Line Items]

Entity Address, Address Line One

410 North Michigan Avenue

Entity Address, Address Line Two

Suite 400

Entity Address, City or Town

Chicago

Entity Address, State or Province

IL

Entity Address, Postal Zip Code

60611-4213

City Area Code

312

Local Phone Number

321-1515

Entity Listings [Line Items]

Title of 12(b) Security

Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share

Trading Symbol

ODC

Security Exchange Name

NYSE

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