Clorox Company (CLX)
NYSE:CLX
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CLX Stock Chart & Stats
$104.58
$1.36(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$104.58
$1.36(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$84.70 - $132.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume264.24K
Average Volume (3M)3.26M
Market Cap
$11.71B
Enterprise Value$14.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.18
Shares Outstanding120,921,350
10 Day Avg. Volume2,593,533
30 Day Avg. Volume3,257,717
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)46.20
Price to Sales (P/S)2.09
P/FCF Ratio19.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$99.50Price Target Upside-4.86% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)5.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand Strength & InnovationClorox's durable brand portfolio and ongoing product innovation (Clorox PURE, Scentiva, others) drive repeat purchase, pricing power, and retailer support. Sustained innovation success supports shelf presence, shields share from private label, and underpins long-term margin and organic growth potential.
ERP Completed; Operations StabilizedCompletion of the multi-phase ERP reduces operational disruption and logistics costs, improving service levels and execution. This structural fix enhances supply-chain reliability and margin recovery potential, lowering recurring implementation risk and enabling repeatable productivity improvements over the medium term.
GOJO Acquisition Expands Hygiene FootprintAcquiring GOJO diversifies Clorox into institutional and consumer hygiene, adding scale and cross‑sell opportunities. The ~$800M business and leadership retention expand addressable markets and provide multi-year synergy potential (~$50M target), strengthening growth mix and resilience against consumer staples cyclicality.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityNegative trailing equity and elevated debt constrain financial flexibility and amplify downside risk. Limited equity cushion increases interest and refinancing sensitivity, restricts capital allocation options (buybacks, M&A, or cushioning EPS shocks), and pressures long-term credit metrics and investment-grade stability.
Free Cash Flow Momentum WeakeningSharp decline in trailing FCF and weaker cash conversion reduce internal funding for deleveraging, capex, and dividends. Persistent FCF erosion limits ability to repair the balance sheet or absorb shocks, raising structural execution risk if margins or working capital remain volatile over the next several quarters.
Margin Pressure From Integration & Input CostsAcquisition-related one-time charges, integration dilution and elevated commodity/logistics costs create sustained margin headwinds. These structural pressures, plus higher interest expense from recent debt, compress operating leverage and slow margin normalization, challenging durable profitability improvement.
Clorox News
CLX FAQ
What was Clorox Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clorox Company lowest stock price was $84.70 and its highest was $132.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Clorox Company’s market cap?
Clorox Company’s market cap is $11.71B.
When is Clorox Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clorox Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Clorox Company’s earnings last quarter?
Clorox Company released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.547 by $0.093.
Is Clorox Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clorox Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Clorox Company pay dividends?
Clorox Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.05%. See more information on Clorox Company dividends here
What is Clorox Company’s EPS estimate?
Clorox Company’s EPS estimate is 1.65.
How many shares outstanding does Clorox Company have?
Clorox Company has 120,921,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clorox Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clorox Company reported an EPS of $1.64 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.547. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.674%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clorox Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLX
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Clorox Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$99.50 (-4.86% Downside)
$99.50 (-4.86% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLX Sentiment 79%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $429.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2826.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of both consumer and professional products, operating through four distinct segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness division offers a range of cleaning solutions, including laundry additives and home care items under brand names such as Clorox, Clorox2, Scentiva, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr, Tilex, and Formula 409. It also supplies professional cleaning and disinfecting products via the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare brands, alongside professional food service goods from Hidden Valley. Additionally, this segment provides vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) within the United States, marketed under the RenewLife, Natural Vitality, NeoCell, and Rainbow Light labels. Dedicated to the U.S. market, the Household segment features cat litter products from Fresh Step and Scoop Away, food storage bags and wraps under the Glad brand, and grilling essentials like Kingsford charcoal. The Lifestyle segment, also primarily serving the U.S., encompasses dressings, dips, seasonings, and sauces, predominantly from Hidden Valley; natural personal care items offered by Burt's Bees; and water-filtration systems from Brita. Internationally, the International segment distributes a broad portfolio of products including laundry additives, home care items, water-filtration systems, digestive health products, grilling supplies, cat litter, various food items, bags and wraps, natural personal care products, and professional cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Key international brands include Clorox, Ayudin, Clorinda, Poett, Pine-Sol, Glad, Brita, RenewLife, Ever Clean, and Burt's Bees. Clorox's extensive product line reaches customers through a diverse array of channels. These include major retailers, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, discount outlets, home hardware centers, pharmacies, pet stores, military exchanges, both company-owned and third-party e-commerce platforms, distributors, and a direct sales force. Established in 1913, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Oakland, California.
CLX Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call was mixed: management highlighted important strategic and operational progress (ERP completion, strong innovation, distribution gains, Glad and Hidden Valley improvements, and the accretive GOJO acquisition with targeted synergies) but also disclosed significant near-term margin headwinds (higher logistics/input costs, one-time acquisition and cost-acceleration charges), category weakness in Food, and a bumpy conversion in Litter. The tone was cautiously optimistic — confident in long-term plans and tools to mitigate inflation and drive value superiority, while acknowledging material short-term pressure and uncertainty.View all CLX earnings summariesCLX Net sales Breakdown
33.00% Cleaning
5.00% Professional Products
11.00% Bags and Wraps
9.00% Cat Litter
8.00% Grilling
11.00% Food
3.00% Natural Personal Care
4.00% Water Filtration
15.00% International
1.00% Corpoorate and Other
CLX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$99.50
▼(-4.86% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
18.09% Mutual Funds
11.98% Other Institutional Investors
33.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors