Clorox Co

CLX

Equity

ISIN null / Valor 919254

New York Stock Exchange, Inc (2025-10-20)

USD 119.59-0.11%

Clorox Co
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About company

Clorox Co is a consumer goods company known for its iconic liquid bleach product. Originally catering to industrial customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Clorox liquid bleach has since become a household name, widely used for its bleach, stain removal, deodorizing, and disinfecting properties. The company has expanded its product line to include a variety of cleaning and household products, catering to the needs of consumers worldwide.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Cyclicals

Net Sales Decrease

Clorox Co's net sales decreased by 15% to $1.69 billion in Q2 FY2025, primarily due to inventory restoration following the August 2023 cyberattack and the divestitures of the Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) and Argentina businesses. Organic sales also saw a 9% decline.

Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth

The company's diluted EPS surged by 105% to $1.54, up from 75 cents in the same quarter last year. This increase was driven by the lapping of the pension settlement charge, incremental cyberattack expenses, and the current-period benefits from cyberattack insurance recoveries.

Gross Margin Improvement

Clorox Co achieved a 30 basis point increase in gross margin, reaching 43.8% compared to 43.5% in the year-ago quarter. This improvement was primarily due to cost savings and the benefits from recent divestitures, partially offset by lower cost absorption and higher manufacturing, logistics, and commodities costs.

Increased Operational Cash Flow

Year-to-date net cash provided by operations rose to $401 million, a 132% increase from $173 million in the same period last year. This growth highlights the company's strong operational performance and effective cash management strategies.

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Key figures

-26.2%1Y

-10.2%3Y

-43.2%5Y

Performance

21.4%1Y

23.1%3Y

25.6%5Y

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