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CLX Stock Chart & Stats
$104.93
$1.54(1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$104.93
$1.54(1.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$84.70 - $128.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume892.38K
Average Volume (3M)2.90M
Market Cap
$11.25B
Enterprise Value$17.23K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$143.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.82
Shares Outstanding120,931,010
10 Day Avg. Volume3,231,347
30 Day Avg. Volume2,900,200
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.75
Price to Book (P/B)129.14
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio28.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.69Price Target Upside-7.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)5.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Share And Brand MomentumRepeated share gains across Home Care, Pro, and International indicate that Clorox retains meaningful brand strength and retailer relevance. This supports recurring purchases, improves the company’s ability to defend shelf space, and provides a durable platform for innovation and targeted pricing.
GOJO Acquisition Expands Health And HygieneThe GOJO acquisition strengthens Clorox’s health and hygiene portfolio through PURELL and is already performing ahead of expectations. Expected organic growth and future revenue synergies could broaden the company’s category exposure and add a durable contributor to earnings.
Positive Cash Generation And Productivity PotentialPositive free cash flow and management’s targeted 11%–13% range indicate that the business can continue converting operations into cash despite volatility. Completed ERP implementation may further improve planning, automation, and efficiency, supporting reinvestment and financial resilience.
Bears Say
Highly Leveraged Balance SheetThe sharply debt-funded capital structure leaves Clorox with a very thin equity buffer against earnings swings. High leverage can constrain investment, dividends, and strategic flexibility while increasing refinancing and interest burdens during periods of weaker operating performance.
Revenue And Margin DeteriorationThe sharp top-line decline and renewed margin contraction reduce confidence in near-term earnings durability. Although profitability remains positive, weaker sales and operating leverage can limit cash generation, make recovery dependent on execution, and pressure the company’s ability to fund growth.
Inflation And Promotional PressureInflation above historical levels creates a substantial cost headwind, particularly because the impact is front-loaded in the first half. Elevated promotions may further reduce realized pricing and gross margin, making recovery dependent on successful pricing, productivity, and mix actions.
Clorox News
CLX FAQ
What was Clorox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clorox lowest stock price was $84.70 and its highest was $128.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Clorox’s market cap?
Clorox’s market cap is $11.25B.
When is Clorox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clorox’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Clorox’s earnings last quarter?
Clorox released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $1.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.641 by $0.019.
Is Clorox overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clorox’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Clorox pay dividends?
Clorox pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.43%. See more information on Clorox dividends here
What is Clorox’s EPS estimate?
Clorox’s EPS estimate is 1.11.
How many shares outstanding does Clorox have?
Clorox has 120,931,010 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clorox’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clorox reported an EPS of $1.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.641. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.524%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clorox?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Clorox Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$96.69 (-7.85% Downside)
$96.69 (-7.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLX Sentiment 65%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 96.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
40.15%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Clorox
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: several strategic and operational positives (GOJO performing ahead of plan and accretive, ERP completion with productivity gains expected, restored distribution, innovation ramp, and stable free cash flow guidance) are countered by material near-term headwinds ( >$200M of inflation, front-half gross margin pressure, elevated promotions, category-specific challenges in litter and grilling, and a wider EPS range). Management emphasized targeted pricing, productivity, and reinvestment to offset cost pressures and expects improvements in the back half of the year.View all CLX earnings summariesCLX Net sales Breakdown
32.00% Cleaning
8.00% Professional Products
11.00% Bags and Wraps
8.00% Cat Litter
7.00% Grilling
10.00% Food
3.00% Natural Personal Care
4.00% Water Filtration
17.00% International
0.00% Corpoorate and Other
CLX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.69
▼(-7.85% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
18.03% Mutual Funds
13.97% Other Institutional Investors
33.83% Public Companies and Individual Investors