Q2 26 EPS
$1.39
MISS 3.03%
Est. $1.43
Q2 26 Revenue
$1.67B
BEAT +2.19%
Est. $1.64B
vs S&P Since Q2 26
-26.8%
TRAILING MARKET
CLX -21.8% vs S&P +5.0%
Market Reaction
Did CLX Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results
Clorox delivered a split verdict in its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, beating revenue expectations while falling short on earnings, as the hangover from last year's ERP-related inventory build continued to weigh on the business. Adjusted EPS ca… Read more Clorox delivered a split verdict in its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, beating revenue expectations while falling short on earnings, as the hangover from last year's ERP-related inventory build continued to weigh on the business. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.39, missing the $1.43 consensus by 3.03%, while net sales of $1.67 billion topped the $1.64 billion estimate by 2.19%, though revenue still slipped 0.8% year over year. The primary culprit behind the bottom-line pressure was a combination of higher manufacturing and logistics costs, which created a 240-basis-point gross margin headwind, compressing the overall margin to 43.2%. Segment results were uneven, with International posting 7% sales growth and a 48% surge in adjusted EBIT, while the Household segment fell 6% and saw its adjusted EBIT plummet 54%. Looking ahead, Clorox reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $5.95 to $6.30, though management noted expectations currently sit at the lower end of that range, with an approximately $0.90 per-share drag tied to reversing those prior ERP-related shipments still clouding the outlook.
Key Takeaways
- • Lower consumption across several categories weighing on sales
- • Higher manufacturing and logistics costs pressuring gross margin by 240 basis points
- • Cost savings of 170 basis points partially offsetting margin headwinds
- • Lapping of prior-year cyberattack insurance recoveries impacting GAAP EPS comparison
- • Lapping of prior-year tax rate benefits reducing adjusted EPS
- • ERP-related inventory drawdown by retailers creating transitory sales headwind
- • International segment benefited from favorable price mix, FX, and volume
- • Household segment impacted by shift to larger sizes in Bags and Wraps
CLX YoY Financials
Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025, source: SEC Filings
CLX Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our second-quarter results were generally in line with our expectations and reflect continued progress against our strategic priorities. These results support our ability to reaffirm our fiscal year outlook in what remains a challenging and volatile environment.”
— Linda Rendle, Q2 2026 Earnings Press Release
CLX Earnings Trends
CLX vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
CLX EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
CLX Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
CLX Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 26 | — | $1.64 | — | $1.67B | +0.10% |
| Q2 26 MISS | $1.43 | $1.39 | -3.03% | $1.67B | +2.19% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.78 | $0.85 | +9.23% | $1.43B | +2.21% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $2.21 | $2.87 | +29.86% | $1.99B | +3.05% |
| FY Full Year | $7.06 | $7.72 | +9.38% | $7.10B | +0.83% |
| Q3 25 MISS | $1.56 | $1.45 | -6.90% | $1.67B | -2.86% |