The Clorox Company, founded in 1913 and headquartered in Oakland, California, is a global leader in consumer products with a focus on cleaning, health, and lifestyle solutions. It is renowned for flagship offerings such as Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner + Bleach, along with a diversified brand portfolio that includes Burt's Bees. Under CEO Benno Dorer’s leadership, Clorox emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. With a strong market share of approximately 15-20% in key segments, the company is well-positioned for continued growth.
Financial Statements
In thousands, USD
FY 2025
FY 2024
FY 2023
FY 2022
Total Revenues
7,104,000
7,093,000
7,389,000
7,107,000
Cost of Sales
3,891,000
4,045,000
4,481,000
4,562,000
Gross Profit
3,213,000
3,048,000
2,908,000
2,545,000
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
1,894,000
1,999,000
1,917,000
1,663,000
Research & Development Expenses
121,000
126,000
138,000
132,000
Other Operating Expenses
118,000
411,000
445,000
—
Operating Profit
1,080,000
512,000
408,000
750,000
Interest Expense
(88,000)
(90,000)
(90,000)
(106,000)
Non-Operating Income
86,000
(24,000)
(80,000)
(37,000)
Total Non-Operating Income
(2,000)
(114,000)
(170,000)
(143,000)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
1,078,000
398,000
238,000
607,000
Provision for Income Taxes
254,000
106,000
77,000
136,000
Consolidated Net Income
824,000
292,000
161,000
471,000
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other
14,000
12,000
12,000
9,000
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
810,000
280,000
149,000
462,000
Basic EPS
6.56
2.26
1.21
3.75
Diluted EPS
6.52
2.25
1.20
3.73
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
123,525
124,174
123,589
123,113
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
124,287
124,804
124,181
123,906
Shares Outstanding
122,694
124,202
123,820
123,152
FY 2025
FY 2024
FY 2023
FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents
167,000
202,000
367,000
183,000
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
167,000
202,000
367,000
183,000
Accounts Receivable
821,000
695,000
688,000
681,000
Total Trade Receivables
821,000
695,000
688,000
681,000
Inventories
523,000
637,000
696,000
755,000
Other Current Assets
97,000
88,000
77,000
106,000
Total Current Assets
1,608,000
1,622,000
1,828,000
1,725,000
Net Property, Plant & Equipment
1,600,000
1,675,000
1,691,000
1,676,000
Net Intangible Assets
566,000
681,000
712,000
884,000
Goodwill
1,229,000
1,228,000
1,252,000
1,558,000
Other Long-Term Assets
558,000
545,000
462,000
315,000
Total Assets
5,561,000
5,751,000
5,945,000
6,158,000
Accounts Payable
1,828,000
1,486,000
1,659,000
1,469,000
Short-Term Debt
4,000
4,000
50,000
237,000
Current Portion of Leases
87,000
84,000
87,000
78,000
Other Current Liabilities
—
—
121,000
—
Total Current Liabilities
1,919,000
1,574,000
1,917,000
1,784,000
Long-Term Debt
2,484,000
2,481,000
2,477,000
2,474,000
Leases
305,000
334,000
310,000
314,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities
371,000
870,000
853,000
857,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities
3,160,000
3,685,000
3,640,000
3,645,000
Total Liabilities
5,079,000
5,259,000
5,557,000
5,429,000
Common Stock
131,000
131,000
131,000
131,000
Treasury Stock
(1,404,000)
(1,186,000)
(1,246,000)
(1,346,000)
Additional Paid-in Capital
1,319,000
1,288,000
1,245,000
1,202,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(157,000)
(155,000)
(493,000)
(479,000)
Retained Earnings
432,000
250,000
583,000
1,048,000
Total Common Shareholders' Equity
321,000
328,000
220,000
556,000
Minority Interests and Other
161,000
164,000
168,000
173,000
Total Shareholders' Equity
482,000
492,000
388,000
729,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
5,561,000
5,751,000
5,945,000
6,158,000
FY 2025
FY 2024
FY 2023
FY 2022
Net Income
824,000
292,000
161,000
471,000
Depreciation & Amortization
219,000
235,000
236,000
224,000
Share-Based Compensation Expense
81,000
74,000
73,000
52,000
Other Adjustments
68,000
335,000
334,000
138,000
Changes in Trade Receivables
(145,000)
(34,000)
(13,000)
(84,000)
Changes in Inventories
63,000
55,000
58,000
(18,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable
(124,000)
(140,000)
157,000
(47,000)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable
2,000
(147,000)
152,000
35,000
Changes in Other Operating Activities
(7,000)
25,000
0
15,000
Cash from Operating Activities
981,000
695,000
1,158,000
786,000
Capital Expenditure
(220,000)
(212,000)
(228,000)
(251,000)
Proceeds from Business Divestments
128,000
17,000
—
—
Other Investing Activities
(2,000)
20,000
5,000
22,000
Cash from Investing Activities
(94,000)
(175,000)
(223,000)
(229,000)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt
—
(45,000)
(188,000)
237,000
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt
—
(45,000)
(188,000)
237,000
Issuance of Long-Term Debt
—
—
—
1,085,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
—
—
—
(1,405,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt
—
—
—
(320,000)
Issuance of Common Shares
26,000
1,000
33,000
5,000
Repurchases of Common Shares
(332,000)
—
—
(25,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares
(306,000)
1,000
33,000
(20,000)
Common Share Dividends Paid
(602,000)
(595,000)
(583,000)
(571,000)
Other Financing Activities
(16,000)
(16,000)
(15,000)
(15,000)
Cash from Financing Activities
(924,000)
(655,000)
(753,000)
(689,000)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
—
(26,000)
—
(6,000)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash