Business Description

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 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues7,104,0007,093,0007,389,0007,107,000
Cost of Sales3,891,0004,045,0004,481,0004,562,000
Gross Profit3,213,0003,048,0002,908,0002,545,000
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses1,894,0001,999,0001,917,0001,663,000
Research & Development Expenses121,000126,000138,000132,000
Other Operating Expenses118,000411,000445,000
Operating Profit1,080,000512,000408,000750,000
Interest Expense(88,000)(90,000)(90,000)(106,000)
Non-Operating Income86,000(24,000)(80,000)(37,000)
Total Non-Operating Income(2,000)(114,000)(170,000)(143,000)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes1,078,000398,000238,000607,000
Provision for Income Taxes254,000106,00077,000136,000
Consolidated Net Income824,000292,000161,000471,000
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other14,00012,00012,0009,000
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders810,000280,000149,000462,000
Basic EPS6.562.261.213.75
Diluted EPS6.522.251.203.73
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding123,525124,174123,589123,113
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding124,287124,804124,181123,906
Shares Outstanding122,694124,202123,820123,152
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents167,000202,000367,000183,000
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents167,000202,000367,000183,000
Accounts Receivable821,000695,000688,000681,000
Total Trade Receivables821,000695,000688,000681,000
Inventories523,000637,000696,000755,000
Other Current Assets97,00088,00077,000106,000
Total Current Assets1,608,0001,622,0001,828,0001,725,000
Net Property, Plant & Equipment1,600,0001,675,0001,691,0001,676,000
Net Intangible Assets566,000681,000712,000884,000
Goodwill1,229,0001,228,0001,252,0001,558,000
Other Long-Term Assets558,000545,000462,000315,000
Total Assets5,561,0005,751,0005,945,0006,158,000
Accounts Payable1,828,0001,486,0001,659,0001,469,000
Short-Term Debt4,0004,00050,000237,000
Current Portion of Leases87,00084,00087,00078,000
Other Current Liabilities121,000
Total Current Liabilities1,919,0001,574,0001,917,0001,784,000
Long-Term Debt2,484,0002,481,0002,477,0002,474,000
Leases305,000334,000310,000314,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities371,000870,000853,000857,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities3,160,0003,685,0003,640,0003,645,000
Total Liabilities5,079,0005,259,0005,557,0005,429,000
Common Stock131,000131,000131,000131,000
Treasury Stock(1,404,000)(1,186,000)(1,246,000)(1,346,000)
Additional Paid-in Capital1,319,0001,288,0001,245,0001,202,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(157,000)(155,000)(493,000)(479,000)
Retained Earnings432,000250,000583,0001,048,000
Total Common Shareholders' Equity321,000328,000220,000556,000
Minority Interests and Other161,000164,000168,000173,000
Total Shareholders' Equity482,000492,000388,000729,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity5,561,0005,751,0005,945,0006,158,000
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income824,000292,000161,000471,000
Depreciation & Amortization219,000235,000236,000224,000
Share-Based Compensation Expense81,00074,00073,00052,000
Other Adjustments68,000335,000334,000138,000
Changes in Trade Receivables(145,000)(34,000)(13,000)(84,000)
Changes in Inventories63,00055,00058,000(18,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable(124,000)(140,000)157,000(47,000)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable2,000(147,000)152,00035,000
Changes in Other Operating Activities(7,000)25,000015,000
Cash from Operating Activities981,000695,0001,158,000786,000
Capital Expenditure(220,000)(212,000)(228,000)(251,000)
Proceeds from Business Divestments128,00017,000
Other Investing Activities(2,000)20,0005,00022,000
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 Debt1,085,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(1,405,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(320,000)
Issuance of Common Shares26,0001,00033,0005,000
Repurchases of Common Shares(332,000)(25,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(306,000)1,00033,000(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(37,000)(161,000)182,000(138,000)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$14.73B
P/E18.42x
P/S2.07x
EV/EBITDA13.55x
Return on Equity169.2%
Return on Invested Capital20.0%
Current Ratio0.84x
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow Margin10.7%

Margins

Gross margin
45.2%
Operating margin
15.2%
Net margin
11.6%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q3 2026 $1.67B +0.1% 17.3% $289M
Q2 2026 $1.67B +-0.8% 14.4% $241M
Q1 2026 $1.43B +-18.9% 8.7% $125M
Q4 2025 $1.99B +4.5% 21.4% $425M
Q3 2025 $1.67B 14.6% $243M
Q2 2025 $1.69B 14.0% $236M
Q1 2025 $1.76B 10.0% $176M
Q4 2024 $1.90B 16.7% $317M

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-18. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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