The Clorox Company (CLX)

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The Clorox Company (CLX) is down 8.0% since the beginning of the year. At $91 per share, CLX is trading 31.4% below its 52-week high of $132. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $622.

The Clorox Company (CLX) has returned -8.01% so far this year and -21.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLX has returned -1.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 21, 1983, CLX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +32.9%, while the worst month was Sep 1986 at -23.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CLX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Aug 12, 1999 at -16.3%.

The Clorox Company has an annualized alpha of 7.91%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 21, 1983.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.46%) than losses (50.37%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.51 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.14 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CLX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The Clorox Company provided a 5.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.96 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 38 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Clorox Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Clorox Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Clorox Company was 56.34%, occurring on May 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current The Clorox Company drawdown is 54.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Clorox Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Clorox Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.