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CLX · Q4 FY2026
Archived report (Q4 FY2026). Latest deep dive →
The quarter in brief
Revenue fell 2.0% y/y to $1.95B, operating margin 13.2% vs 21.4%, net income $163M (−50.9% y/y).
Net earnings attributable to Clorox
$163M
down 50.9% y/y
Net sales
$1,948M
down 2.0% y/y
Operating income (calculated)
$258M
down 39.3% y/y
Gross profit
$804M
down 13.0% y/y
All figures in $M.
| Line item | Amount and change |
|---|---|
| Net sales | $1,948 · −2.0% |
| Cost of products sold | $1,144 · +7.5% |
| Gross profit | $804 · −13.0% · 41.3% margin |
| Selling and administrative expenses | $298 · +0.7% |
| Advertising costs | $216 · +26.3% |
| Research and development costs | $32 · +0.0% |
| Operating income (calculated) | $258 · −39.3% · 13.2% margin |
| Interest expense | $55 · +150% |
| Other (income) expense, net | $10 · +42.9% |
| Earnings before income taxes | $213 · −48.0% |
| Income taxes | $46 · −37.8% · 21.6% effective rate |
| Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | $4 · +0.0% |
| Net earnings attributable to Clorox | $163 · −50.9% · $1.34/sh · 8.4% margin |
Verdict: revenue fell 2.0% y/y to $1.95B, operating margin 13.2% vs 21.4%, net income $163M (−50.9% y/y).
Source and notation
Source: Clorox press release, 8-K EX-99.1 of 08/03/2026 (SEC EDGAR). Every figure was matched against the income statement in the release and checked against SEC XBRL. Operating income is calculated (revenue less costs and operating expenses): the release does not report it.
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- Gross margin was 41.3% vs 46.5% a year earlier.
- Operating income was $258M, a 13.2% margin vs 21.4% a year earlier.
- The effective tax rate was 21.6% vs 18.0% a year earlier.
- Diluted EPS was $1.34 vs $2.68 a year earlier.
What distorts the picture in this report and what to watch beyond the headlines.
CLX — a maker of household and professional products such as Clorox cleaners, Glad bags, Fresh Step cat litter, Kingsford charcoal, Hidden Valley dressings, Brita filters and Burt's Bees personal care, sold mainly through mass retailers and grocery chains.
It makes money in four segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle and International. · Source: annual report (Form 10-K, SEC)
Heads-up
- net income fell 51% y/y in Q4 FY2026
Net income for Q4 FY2026: $163M, −51% y/y. In the report's figures: revenue −2% y/y; costs grew faster than revenue: interest expense +150% y/y, advertising costs +26% y/y. Based on the Q4 FY2026 report.
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