Clorox’s Q1 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Company Overview - The Clorox Company (CLX) is a California-based consumer products firm known for its cleaning, household, and personal care brands, with a market cap of $14.6 billion and operations in over 100 countries employing about 8,000 people [1] Earnings Expectations - Clorox is expected to release its Q1 results on November 3, with analysts predicting an EPS of $0.78, a decline of 58.1% from $1.86 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2026, EPS is projected to be $5.85, down 24.2% from $7.72 in fiscal 2025, but is expected to rise by 14.2% to $6.68 per share in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - CLX stock has decreased by 26.4% over the past 52 weeks, significantly underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 14.1% returns and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's 2.8% increase during the same period [4] - Despite the stock's decline, Clorox announced a quarterly dividend of $1.24 on September 16, which led to a 1.7% increase in share price, highlighting its commitment to shareholder returns [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for CLX stock is "Hold," with 19 analysts providing ratings that include one "Strong Buy," 14 "Holds," and four "Strong Sell" ratings [6] - The mean price target for CLX is $128.44, indicating a potential upside of 7.3% from the current price level [6]