Market Cap
$9.8B
CLX
CLOROX CO /DE/
$80.38 ▼ -0.33%
Prev close $80.65Market cap$9.8B
ConsensusStrong Sell
12-mo target$100.06 (+24.5%)
▼ Bearish
Analyst conviction 1/10
34 New Institutional Positions16 Institutional Exits Consumer & Retail
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CLX right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Sell (4%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$7.8B
Inst. Activity
34 buys / 16 sells
Insider Activity
$429.1K buy / $0.00 sell
Insider Net $
$429.1K
Social Sentiment
53° Neutral
SEC Reports
5
Price chart 30d -14.8%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 60.7% short (1.0M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,032,155 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,700,175 | Short Ratio: 60.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
Sep 23, 2026 Insider
Marriner Kirsten was granted 12,389 shares
EVP - Chief Admin Officer @ $83.94 ($1.0M)
Sep 23, 2026 Insider
Bellet Luc was granted 11,913 shares
EVP - Chief Financial Officer @ $83.94 ($1000.0K)
Sep 23, 2026 Insider
Aug 26, 2026 SEC Peck Laurene E was granted 2,192 shares
VP - CAO & Corp Controller @ $83.94 ($184.0K)
A large institutional cluster in CLX shows deep conviction divergence: 61 buyers added $448.6M in new holdings (led by M
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Clorox reported Q4 FY26 adjusted EPS of $1.66, slightly above the $1.65 consensus, and revenue of $1.948B, marginally ab
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 5/10
The Clorox Company issued its Q3 2026 earnings, reporting EPS of $1.64, a slight miss vs consensus of $1.66, with revenu
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 4/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC — DOUBLED
2,073,010 shares ($197.8M)
Analyst ratings buy % -42.9%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
4% rate it Buy or better · 27 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Underperform | 59% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Jefferies | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 53% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Underperform | 59% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 7% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 7% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7% |
Price targets
Where 17 covering analysts think CLX trades over the next 12 months.
$100.06 +24.5% upside Strong Buy
Current$80.38 Low$77.00 Median$98.00 High$154.00 17 analysts
$77.00$154.00
Analyst rating Hold· 3.2/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood -6.7%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
53°
Neutral
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
5 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 3 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 4.6/10.
MIXEDINST-CLUSTER5/10
A large institutional cluster in CLX shows deep conviction divergence: 61 buyers added $448.6M in ne
Aug 26, 2026
MIXEDPRESS-RELEASE5/10
Clorox reported Q4 FY26 adjusted EPS of $1.66, slightly above the $1.65 consensus, and revenue of $1
Aug 3, 2026
BEARISHPRESS-RELEASE4/10
The Clorox Company issued its Q3 2026 earnings, reporting EPS of $1.64, a slight miss vs consensus o
Jul 13, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K3/10
Clorox announced a simplified operating structure, appointing Chris Hyder as EVP & COO and Nina Bart
Jun 17, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 60.7% short (1.0M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,032,155 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,700,175 | Short Ratio: 60.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 63.7% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 794,530 | Exempt: 589 | TRF Vol: 1,247,441 | Short Ratio: 63.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 62.1% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 759,269 | Exempt: 111 | TRF Vol: 1,223,573 | Short Ratio: 62.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 61.6% short (0.9M / 1.5M)
Short: 949,023 | Exempt: 231 | TRF Vol: 1,541,236 | Short Ratio: 61.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 25, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CLX — 67.7% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 757,922 | Exempt: 1,529 | TRF Vol: 1,118,942 | Short Ratio: 67.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.09 | $0.81–$1.20 | 28.7% | -1.4% | 1↑ 10↓ | $1.9B | 15 |
| Next Q | $1.34 | $1.21–$1.47 | -3.5% | -2.1% | 1↑ 10↓ | $1.9B | 15 |
| Current FY | $5.78 | $5.55–$5.89 | 4.5% | -0.5% | 3↑ 13↓ | $7.6B | 18 |
| Next FY | $6.25 | $5.80–$6.57 | 8.2% | -0.5% | 1↑ 8↓ | $7.8B | 17 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.094 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.111 | -0.017 |
| 30d ago | $1.110 | -0.016 |
| 60d ago | $1.209 | -0.115 |
| 90d ago | $1.271 | -0.177 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CLX (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $7.8B total value (82,148,170 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, STATE, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 34 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 10,044,423 | $958.6M | 12.2% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 8,432,523 | $804.8M | 10.3% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,896,390 | $753.6M | 9.6% | — |
| Invesco Ltd. | 6,010,072 | $573.6M | 7.3% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5,799,952 | $553.5M | 7.1% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 3,265,551 | $310.4M | 4.0% | — |
| VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 2,972,952 | $283.7M | 3.6% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2,246,813 | $214.4M | 2.7% | — |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,073,010 | $197.8M | 2.5% | DOUBLED +199.6% |
| UBS Group AG | 1,980,435 | $189.0M | 2.4% | DOUBLED +116.6% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 691,847 | 2,073,010 | +199.6% | $197.8M |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 914,364 | 1,980,435 | +116.6% | $189.0M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 1,405,774 | 1,883,700 | +34.0% | $179.8M |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADD | 928,632 | 1,203,658 | +29.6% | $114.9M |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 633,542 | 1,150,084 | +81.5% | $109.8M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 940,160 | — | $89.7M |
| WORLDQUANT MILLENNIUM ADVISORS LLC | NEW | — | 820,913 | — | $78.3M |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | DOUBLED | 265,209 | 698,827 | +163.5% | $66.7M |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 1,469,115 | 678,445 | -53.8% | $64.8M |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | TRIM | 1,418,204 | 634,963 | -55.2% | $60.6M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
13 insiders, 37 transactions. Net $429.1K — $429.1K bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Marriner Kirsten | EVP - Chief Admin Officer | AWARD | 12,389 | $83.94 | $1.0M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Bellet Luc | EVP - Chief Financial Officer | AWARD | 11,913 | $83.94 | $1000.0K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Peck Laurene E | VP - CAO & Corp Controller | AWARD | 2,192 | $83.94 | $184.0K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Hilt Angela C | EVP - Chief Legal Officer | AWARD | 11,436 | $83.94 | $959.9K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Hyder Chris T | EVP-Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 13,342 | $83.94 | $1.1M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Barton Nina | EVP-Chief Growth & Strategy Of | AWARD | 10,721 | $83.94 | $899.9K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Rendle Linda J | Chief Executive Officer | AWARD | 50,988 | $83.94 | $4.3M |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Barton Nina | EVP-Chief Growth & Strategy Of | TAX W/H | 1,681 | $95.69 | $160.9K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Hyder Chris T | EVP-Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 277 | $94.75 | $26.2K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Plaines Stephanie | Director | AWARD | 288.139 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CLX.
Shares short
8,498,860
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-20.4%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
2.9
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈7.0%
Estimate — not % of float
All CLX filing & press-release reports (5)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 26, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 3, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 13, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 17, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportFeb 28, 2026