Clorox Company (CLX)
Consumer Staples ยท Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations
Clorox Company (CLX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers Clorox Company in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations. Linda Rendle is its chief executive officer. The company reports 9,200 employees, and its corporate website is www.thecloroxcompany.com.
About Clorox Company
Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Clorox has expanded to operate in an array of consumer product categories, including cleaning supplies, laundry care, trash bags, cat litter, charcoal, food dressings, water filtration products, and natural personal-care products. Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol, S.O.S, Tilex, Kingsford, Fresh Step, Glad, Hidden Valley, KC Masterpiece, Brita, and Burt's Bees. Nearly 85% of Clorox's sales come from its home turf.
Latest reported results
Clorox reported revenue of $1.91 billion for Q1 FY2027, up 33.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,032 institutions reported holding CLX, with 103.2 million shares worth $9.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on CLX
- CLX sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Clorox Company leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- CLX ownership: all 1,032 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- CLX financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q1 FY2027.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Clorox Company: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Clorox Company do?
Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Clorox has expanded to operate in an array of consumer product categories, including cleaning supplies, laundry care, trash bags, cat litter, charcoal, food dressings, water filtration products, and natural personal-care products.
What sector is CLX in?
SentiSense classifies Clorox Company in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations.
Where does CLX stock trade?
Clorox Company (CLX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Clorox Company?
Linda Rendle is the chief executive officer of Clorox Company.