Clorox Co. stock falls on margin worries after sharp August drop

Clorox Co. stock has slipped toward the high-USD 90 range after a late-August decline, with investors focused on margin recovery and inflation impacts on the household products maker.

Clorox Co. stock (ISIN US1890541097) is trading near 97.68 dollars as of August 31, 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange, after a noticeable late-August setback put renewed attention on the company’s margin outlook and cost pressures in fiscal 2027.

Stock weakens toward high-USD 90 range

According to data compiled by Weiss Ratings, Clorox shares fell 4.73% on August 31, 2026, dropping from 102.53 dollars the previous trading day to a closing level of 97.68 dollars.

A separate overview from GuruFocus confirms that on August 31, 2026 Clorox Co. stock ended the session at 97.68 dollars, representing a 4.7% decline for the day and trading well below an estimated intrinsic GF Value of 131.88 dollars.

Valuation and margin recovery in focus

The valuation gap highlighted by GuruFocus shows Clorox Co. stock at 97.68 dollars versus a GF Value estimate of 131.88 dollars as of August 31, 2026, implying that the market price is about 25.9% below this fair-value reference for the household products maker.

Weiss Ratings notes that management is expected to absorb more than 200 million dollars in inflation-related costs in fiscal 2027, with the path of margin recovery a key factor in determining whether the current share price near the high-USD 90 range offers sufficient compensation for these headwinds.

Household brands underpin demand

Clorox Co., headquartered in the United States, generates revenue from a broad portfolio of household and cleaning products that includes disinfecting wipes, bleach-based cleaners and other home-care brands, which help support recurring demand even when input costs and inflation pressures weigh on profitability.

Clorox Co. stock at the close of August 31, 2026

At the close of trading on August 31, 2026, Clorox Co. stock stood at 97.68 dollars on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a single-day decline of between 4.7% and 4.73% compared with the prior session, and leaving the shares some distance below certain fair-value estimates cited by financial portals.

Clorox Co. stock facts

• Company: Clorox Co.
• ISIN: US1890541097
• Ticker: CLX
• Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange
• Price (as of August 31, 2026): 97.68 USD
• Market capitalization: 12.10 billion USD (as of August 31, 2026, based on the closing price and recent share count estimates)
• Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household Products
• Index membership: S&P 500