Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CLX's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 13.3x interest coverage & 546.1% return on equity. Areas of concern: 80.3% earnings payout ratio & 158.4% fcf payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, CLX has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 13.3xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 546.1%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Dividend Streak: Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Long, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 158.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Debt-to-Equity: 4876.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 80.3%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
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SafeAbout 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
5.38%
Annual Dividend
$4.96
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
80.33%
FCF Payout Ratio
158.42%
Stock Price
$92.16
52-Week Range
$84.70 – $138.94
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CLX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CLX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 22, 2026
Last 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.
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