The Clorox Company

CLX · Consumer Defensive

About The Clorox Company (CLX)

The Clorox Company is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

CLX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

Key Statistics

Current Price
$105.88
Market Cap
$12.92B
52-Week High
$150.84
52-Week Low
$96.66
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

$1,000 Invested in The Clorox Company (CLX)

1 Year
$761
+-24%
3 Years
$764
+-24%
5 Years
$658
+-34%
10 Years
$1,116
+12%
Since IPO
$66,492
+6549%

How much would $1,000 invested in CLX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CLX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Clorox Company (CLX) in 2025 would be worth $761 as of May 2026, representing a -23.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CLX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Clorox Company (CLX) in 2023 would be worth $764 as of May 2026, representing a -23.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CLX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Clorox Company (CLX) in 2021 would be worth $658 as of May 2026, representing a -34.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CLX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Clorox Company (CLX) in 2016 would be worth $1,116 as of May 2026, representing a +11.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CLX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Clorox Company (CLX) at IPO would be worth $66,492 as of May 2026, representing a +6549.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.97%
Positive Months
354
56% of 637
Negative Months
274
43% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1998 (+32.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: May 1973 (-42.1%)
Worst month on avg: May (-1.1%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), The Clorox Company (CLX) has averaged a monthly return of +0.97% with a median return of +0.93%. The stock had 354 positive months (56%) and 274 negative months (43%). The best month in CLX's history was October 1998 with a +32.9% return, while the worst was May 1973 at -42.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), and May the weakest (-1.1%).

CLX's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +85.3%, and the worst was 1974 at -57.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, The Clorox Company (CLX) has delivered an average annual return of +13.89% with a median return of +12.55%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.63%. The stock posted gains in 40 years (75%) and losses in 13 years (25%).

CLX's best year was 1982 with a +120.00% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -52.29%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CLX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+13.89%
Best Year
1982 (+120.00%)
Worst Year
1974 (-52.29%)
Positive Years
40/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +6.17% $99.73 $105.88
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

Frequently Asked Questions: CLX

What sector is CLX in?

CLX operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.

How has CLX performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, CLX has posted gains in 40 years (75% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +120.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CLX?

You can invest in CLX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CLX.

Last updated: 3/24/2026