About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (CLX) has been publicly traded since 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company. It operates in the Household & Personal Products industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Oakland, United States and employs approximately 7,600 people. With a market capitalization of $14 billion, CLX is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $110.68
- Market Cap
- $13.50B
- 52-Week High
- $150.84
- 52-Week Low
- $96.66
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +10.98% | $99.73 | $110.68 |
| 2025 | -35.59% | $154.82 | $99.73 |
| 2024 | +17.72% | $131.52 | $154.82 |
| 2023 | +4.99% | $125.27 | $131.52 |
| 2022 | -17.00% | $150.93 | $125.27 |
| 2021 | -11.50% | $170.54 | $150.93 |
| 2020 | +34.46% | $126.83 | $170.54 |
| 2019 | +2.23% | $124.07 | $126.83 |
| 2018 | +6.55% | $116.44 | $124.07 |
| 2017 | +27.14% | $91.58 | $116.44 |
| 2016 | -2.99% | $94.41 | $91.58 |
| 2015 | +25.03% | $75.51 | $94.41 |
| 2014 | +15.93% | $65.14 | $75.51 |
| 2013 | +30.77% | $49.81 | $65.14 |
| 2012 | +13.89% | $43.74 | $49.81 |
| 2011 | +8.75% | $40.22 | $43.74 |
| 2010 | +7.17% | $37.53 | $40.22 |
| 2009 | +13.65% | $33.02 | $37.53 |
| 2008 | -12.12% | $37.57 | $33.02 |
| 2007 | +3.85% | $36.18 | $37.57 |
| 2006 | +14.92% | $31.48 | $36.18 |
| 2005 | -1.56% | $31.98 | $31.48 |
| 2004 | +23.92% | $25.81 | $31.98 |
| 2003 | +20.40% | $21.43 | $25.81 |
| 2002 | +6.53% | $20.12 | $21.43 |
| 2001 | +14.20% | $17.62 | $20.12 |
| 2000 | -28.14% | $24.52 | $17.62 |
| 1999 | -12.46% | $28.01 | $24.52 |
| 1998 | +49.42% | $18.74 | $28.01 |
| 1997 | +61.21% | $11.63 | $18.74 |
| 1996 | +43.75% | $8.09 | $11.63 |
| 1995 | +25.66% | $6.44 | $8.09 |
| 1994 | +12.55% | $5.72 | $6.44 |
| 1993 | +20.90% | $4.73 | $5.72 |
| 1992 | +13.80% | $4.16 | $4.73 |
| 1991 | +16.70% | $3.56 | $4.16 |
| 1990 | -6.82% | $3.82 | $3.56 |
| 1989 | +39.86% | $2.73 | $3.82 |
| 1988 | +15.58% | $2.36 | $2.73 |
| 1987 | +11.98% | $2.11 | $2.36 |
| 1986 | +9.42% | $1.93 | $2.11 |
| 1985 | +71.92% | $1.12 | $1.93 |
| 1984 | +13.24% | $0.99 | $1.12 |
| 1983 | +9.59% | $0.90 | $0.99 |
| 1982 | +120.00% | $0.41 | $0.90 |
| 1981 | +11.11% | $0.37 | $0.41 |
| 1980 | -1.22% | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 1979 | -4.65% | $0.39 | $0.37 |
| 1978 | -23.21% | $0.51 | $0.39 |
| 1977 | +14.29% | $0.45 | $0.51 |
| 1976 | +2.08% | $0.44 | $0.45 |
| 1975 | +84.62% | $0.24 | $0.44 |
| 1974 | -52.29% | $0.50 | $0.24 |
Valuation
CLX currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.1, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 16.2 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at -107.0. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.0.
Dividends
The Clorox Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 4.48%. This translates to $4.96 per share annually. The payout ratio of 81% indicates high dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
CLX has a beta of 0.57, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $96.66 to $150.84, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 17 analyst opinions, CLX has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target of $123.47 suggests 11.6% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Clorox Company do? ▼
The Clorox Company is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Oakland, United States.
What sector is CLX in? ▼
CLX operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.
When did CLX go public? ▼
The Clorox Company went public in 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in CLX 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in CLX five years ago would be worth approximately $702 today, representing a -29.8% return.
Does CLX pay dividends? ▼
Yes, The Clorox Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 4.48%, which is $4.96 per share annually.
What is CLX's market cap? ▼
The Clorox Company has a market capitalization of $14 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is CLX's P/E ratio? ▼
CLX has a trailing P/E ratio of 18.1 and a forward P/E of 16.2, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is CLX a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 17 opinions, CLX has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target is $123.47.
Last updated: 3/14/2026