Clorox (CLX)
NYSEConsumer StaplesHousehold & Personal ProductsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$99.70+0.54%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer StaplesHousehold & Personal ProductsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CLX
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 38.9% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 6.5% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the opposite direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Usually moved in the opposite direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to long-term interest rates and real (inflation-adjusted) rates.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 32.4 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-04 · Compared with 8 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
CLX — CEO transition
Dated 2026-10-29
CEO — Linda Rendle: The filing announces the planned transition of the CEO role from Linda Rendle to Fabian Garcia, with Rendle stepping down to a senior advisor role, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.
Why it matters: This range tests whether Clorox can deliver earnings growth as sales recover and costs remain high.
Supportive ifFY27 adjusted EPS is at or above management's stated $5.70 to $6.00 range.
Worry ifFY27 adjusted EPS falls below $5.70, or management lowers the range.
Why it matters: Clorox's margin fell to 41.3% in Q4 FY26. Its FY27 plan still faces higher costs and weak product mix.
Supportive ifReported FY27 gross margin reaches or exceeds about 42%.
Worry ifReported FY27 gross margin falls below 41%, or management cuts its about 42% outlook.
Why it matters: Clorox aims to return to organic growth. Results near its range would show that sales are recovering beyond the ERP comparison.
Supportive ifA reported FY27 organic sales increase of 3.5% to 4.5%, in line with the outlook.
Worry ifFY27 organic sales growth falls below 3.5% or turns negative.
Why it matters: Garcia's start is a clear test of whether the planned leadership handoff stays on track. His first updates can show his focus.
Watch forGarcia assumes the CEO role on Jan. 5, 2027, and shares a clear plan to strengthen performance and drive growth.
Also watch forThe handoff is delayed, or early company updates show no clear plan to improve performance.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$131 on $10,000 · ±1.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $312 loss on $10,000 · 3.1% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,676 loss on $10,000 · 36.8% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.