The Clorox Company (CLX) Earnings History
Turnaround37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Recovering earnings after a multi-year decline
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The Clorox Company (CLX) Earnings Overview
As of July 7, 2026, The Clorox Company (CLX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $756M, reflecting +189.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.21 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 11.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CLX's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -2.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.10B in fiscal 2005.
The Clorox Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 45.0%, operating margin of 16.6%, and net margin of 11.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CHD ($733M net income, 11.9% margin), SPB ($126M net income, 3.6% margin), ENR ($195M net income, 8.1% margin), CLX has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CLX vs CHD →
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CLX Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810M | +189.3% | $1.18B | $6.52 | 11.4% | 16.6% |
| 2024 | $280M | +87.9% | $916M | $2.25 | 3.9% | 12.9% |
| 2023 | $149M | -67.7% | $827M | $1.20 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| 2022 | $462M | -34.9% | $696M | $3.73 | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | $710M | -24.4% | $1.24B | $5.58 | 9.7% | 16.9% |
| 2020 | $939M | +14.5% | $1.26B | $7.35 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 2019 | $820M | -0.4% | $1.11B | $6.32 | 13.2% | 17.8% |
| 2018 | $823M | +17.4% | $1.13B | $6.25 | 13.4% | 18.4% |
| 2017 | $701M | +8.2% | $1.12B | $5.33 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 2016 | $648M | +11.7% | $1.07B | $4.92 | 11.2% | 18.5% |
| 2015 | $580M | +3.9% | $1.00B | $4.37 | 10.3% | 17.7% |
| 2014 | $558M | -2.4% | $965M | $4.23 | 10.1% | 17.5% |
| 2013 | $572M | +5.7% | $966M | $4.30 | 10.2% | 17.2% |
| 2012 | $541M | -2.9% | $888M | $4.09 | 9.9% | 16.2% |
| 2011 | $557M | -7.6% | $912M | $4.02 | 10.6% | 17.4% |
| 2010 | $603M | +12.3% | $982M | $4.24 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 2009 | $537M | +16.5% | $1.05B | $3.81 | 9.9% | 19.3% |
| 2008 | $461M | -8.0% | $904M | $3.24 | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| 2007 | $501M | +12.8% | $876M | $3.26 | 10.3% | 18.1% |
| 2006 | $444M | -59.5% | $810M | $2.90 | 9.6% | 17.4% |
| 2005 | $1.10B | +99.6% | $817M | $6.11 | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| 2004 | $549M | +11.4% | $872M | $2.56 | 12.7% | 20.2% |
| 2003 | $493M | +53.1% | $855M | $2.23 | 11.9% | 20.6% |
| 2002 | $322M | -0.3% | $752M | $1.37 | 7.9% | 18.5% |
| 2001 | $323M | -18.0% | $610M | $1.35 | 8.3% | 15.6% |
| 2000 | $394M | +60.2% | $780M | $1.64 | 9.6% | 19.1% |
| 1999 | $246M | -28.3% | $678M | $0.52 | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| 1998 | $343M | +14.3% | $538M | $1.65 | 12.5% | 19.6% |
| 1997 | $300M | +35.1% | $466M | $0.31 | 11.8% | 18.4% |
| 1996 | $222M | +10.6% | $415M | $1.07 | 10.0% | 18.7% |
| 1995 | $201M | -5.3% | $359M | $0.95 | 10.1% | 18.1% |
| 1994 | $212M | +27.0% | $326M | $0.99 | 11.5% | 17.7% |
| 1993 | $167M | +69.2% | $296M | $0.19 | 10.2% | 18.1% |
| 1992 | $99M | +87.3% | $256M | $0.12 | 5.7% | 14.9% |
| 1991 | $53M | -65.7% | $113M | $0.06 | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| 1990 | $154M | +23.7% | $217M | $0.18 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| 1989 | $124M | - | $207M | $0.14 | 9.2% | 15.2% |
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CLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CLX stock.
What is CLX earnings per share (EPS)?
CLX trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.21, reflecting +189.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -2.4%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Clorox Company's net income?
The Clorox Company (CLX) trailing twelve-month net income is $756M as of 2025. Earnings grew +189.8% year-over-year. The Clorox Company has been profitable for 37 consecutive years.
Is CLX profitable?
Yes, CLX is profitable with a TTM net income of $756M and a net profit margin of +11.4%. The Clorox Company has generated profits for 37 consecutive years.
What is CLX's earnings growth rate?
CLX compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +189.8%, 3-Year: +20.5%, 5-Year: -2.4%, 10-Year: +4.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CLX's profit margins?
The Clorox Company net profit margin is +11.4%, operating margin is +16.6%, and gross margin is +45.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +166.3%.
Is CLX growing earnings?
Yes, CLX earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +189.8% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -2.4%. TTM net income reached $756M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CLX's best earnings year?
The Clorox Company's highest annual net income on record is $1.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2005. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CLX's earnings last quarter?
CLX's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $187M with diluted EPS of $1.54. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.