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CLX

The Clorox Company

Dividend AristocratS&P 500
CLX|Consumer Defensive|Household & Personal Products|$103.07|P/E 18.1|MCap 13.7B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of consumer and professional products worldwide, helping people maintain clean homes and healthy lifestyles. Operating through four key segments—Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International—it offers home care cleaning and disinfecting solutions like bleach, surface cleaners, laundry additives, and clog removers under brands such as Clorox, Clorox2, Pine-Sol, Tilex, Liquid-Plumr, and Formula 409. Professional lines include CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare for institutional use. The portfolio extends to trash bags (Glad), cat litter (Fresh Step), charcoal (Kingsford), food dressings (Hidden Valley), water filtration (Brita), and natural personal care (Burt’s Bees), alongside lifestyle products like sustainable packaging and eco-friendly tools. Serving retail and institutional customers across cleaning, household essentials, pet care, and food preparation categories, The Clorox Company emphasizes innovation in health, hygiene, and convenience. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Oakland, California, it plays a vital role in the consumer defensive sector with enduring brands.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.41%

Annual Dividend

$4.94

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

80.52%

FCF Payout Ratio

77.38%

Stock Price

$103.07

52-Week Range

$96.66 $150.84

Dividend Health Score

57/ 100Caution

CLX's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 13.3x interest coverage & 987.2% return on equity. Areas of concern: 80.5% earnings payout ratio & 0.7x current ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, CLX has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
80.5%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
77.4%Caution
CFO Payout Ratio
68.6%Caution
Interest Coverage
13.3xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning
Net Debt / Total Assets
48.8%Caution
Current Ratio
0.7xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
9191.4Danger

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
987.2%Very Safe
Operating Margin
14.1%Caution
Gross Margin
43.2%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.5%Caution
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CLX annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CLX earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 22, 2026

Next Payment Date

May 8, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

1.68%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

2.54%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.00%

3-Year Total Growth

5.13%

5-Year Total Growth

13.36%

10-Year Total Growth

62.91%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$10,307.00

Annual Income

$494.00

Quarterly Income

$123.50

Monthly Income

$41.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLX's current dividend yield?
The Clorox Company (CLX) currently has a dividend yield of 4.41%, based on a stock price of $103.07 and an annual dividend of $4.94.
When is CLX's next dividend payment date?
CLX's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-22 and the next payment date is 2026-05-08. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CLX pay in dividends per year?
The Clorox Company paid $4.92 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CLX been increasing its dividend?
Yes, The Clorox Company is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 2.54%, a 3-year CAGR of 1.68% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.00%.
Is CLX's dividend safe?
The Clorox Company has a payout ratio of 80.52%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 77.38%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is CLX's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates The Clorox Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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