Form 10-Q · Quarterly report
Clorox 10-Q, filed Nov 2, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000021076
- Accession no.
- 0000021076-26-000046
Summary
The Clorox Company reported net sales of $1.905 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026, up 33% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.39, up 114%, as it absorbed the GOJO acquisition and lapped prior-year ERP-related shipment weakness. Gross margin narrowed to 40.4%, and Clorox said tariffs, macroeconomic uncertainty and Middle East hostilities are keeping the operating environment volatile.
Key points
- Clorox net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026 were $1,905 million, up 33% from $1,429 million a year earlier, primarily due to lapping lower prior-year shipments after the ERP transition and the GOJO acquisition.
- Diluted net earnings per share were $1.39, up 114% from $0.65, while gross margin fell 130 basis points to 40.4% on higher commodity, manufacturing and logistics costs.
- Interest expense rose to $52 million from $23 million on borrowings for the GOJO acquisition, and the effective tax rate fell to 16.4% from 23.4% after an international legal entity reorganization.
- Clorox said it expects the operating environment to remain volatile and challenging amid tariffs, macroeconomic uncertainty and Middle East hostilities, though it has not experienced significant supply-chain disruptions from the Iran conflict to date.
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From the filing
Item 2. Management’s Discussion EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 9,200 employees worldwide. The Company has operations in approximately 25 countries or territories and sells its products in approximately 95 markets, primarily through mass retailers; grocery outlets; warehouse clubs; dollar stores; home hardware centers; drug, pet and military stores; third-party and owned e-commerce channels; and distributors. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including Clorox® cleaning and disinfecting products; Pine-Sol® cleaner; …
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