$97.09-0.45 (-0.46%)
The Clorox Company manufactures and markets consumer and professional products worldwide.
The Clorox Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $97.09 with a market capitalization of $11.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $105.29 (17 analysts), implying a +8.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 26% below its 52-week high of $132.03, remaining 7.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 55/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.67B↓ | $1.67B↑ | $1.43B↓ | $1.99B↑ | $1.67B |
| Gross Profit | $722.00M | $722.00M↑ | $596.00M↓ | $924.00M↑ | $744.00M |
| Operating Income | $284.00M↑ | $236.00M↑ | $120.00M↓ | $420.00M↑ | $238.00M |
| Net Income | $187.00M↑ | $157.00M↑ | $80.00M↓ | $332.00M↑ | $186.00M |
The Clorox Company manufactures and markets consumer and professional products worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness segment offers home care clean...
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Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Clorox has underperformed the Dow over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Clorox has dropped 24% over the past year, pushing its yield near 5%, which is rare for a Dividend King with 50 years of raises. Despite Wall Street's caution, the beaten-down shares may be a buy for income investors.