Clorox cautious consensus builds, shares trade in S&P 500 staple
28.06.2026 - 09:37:31 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 09:37.
Clorox Co. (US1890541097) sits in the S&P 500 consumer staples cohort with shares listed on the NYSE under the ticker CLX. Recent analyst commentary highlights a cautious consensus on valuation and margin recovery, according to several US broker updates.
What recent analyst notes say
Analysts covering Clorox emphasize the company’s still-elevated valuation versus broader staples peers like Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark, despite earnings headwinds from prior cyber incident costs and inflationary pressures. Several houses point to price increases and productivity measures as key drivers for restoring gross margins toward pre-2020 levels.
Recent broker notes also underline that Clorox’s sales mix is heavily exposed to household cleaning and disinfecting categories, which saw pandemic-era demand spikes and subsequent normalization. This normalization, together with competitive pressure in bleach and wipes, leads analysts to frame revenue growth expectations as moderate rather than aggressive.
How the consensus on CLX is shaping up
The compiled view on Clorox from mainstream analyst aggregators shows a balanced rating picture, with a mix of Buy, Hold and Sell stances and an average target price that implies limited upside from recent trading levels. Several commentators note that dividend support and the company’s staples profile remain key attractions, but they flag execution on margin recovery as the central watch point.
MarketBeat data on CLX highlights how some investors focus on Clorox as a defensive holding, yet recent quarters have demonstrated sensitivity to input costs and one-off disruptions. As a result, consensus narratives stress disciplined cost management and steady demand in core bleach, trash bags and cleaning brands as prerequisites for a more constructive stance.
All news and analysis on the Clorox Co. shares
Further updates, price data and background on Clorox Co. can be found in the dedicated topic section for the CLX shares.
The products behind the CLX ticker
Clorox generates most of its revenue from branded consumer products including Clorox bleach, Clorox disinfecting wipes and Glad trash bags, sold through major retail chains and e-commerce platforms. These core categories anchor the company’s positioning in household cleaning and waste management segments.
Where the shares trade today
The Clorox Co. shares (US1890541097) most recently traded on the NYSE at around 97.51 US dollars as of 2026-06-26, 15:59 Eastern, according to MarketBeat price data.
Key data on the Clorox Co. shares
- Company: Clorox Co.
- ISIN: US1890541097
- WKN: 856678
- Ticker: CLX
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 15:59): 97.51 USD
- Market cap: approximately 12 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples / Household Products
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a buy or sell recommendation, or a solicitation to trade any securities. All data are based on sources deemed reliable at the time of publication but may change without notice.
