Clorox stock slips as analysts keep a Reduce view

Published on 09/02/2026 at 15:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Clorox stock fell 1.27 percent to USD 96.44 on September 1, 2026, while MarketBeat showed a Reduce consensus and an average target of USD 102.40.

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Clorox Co. (US1890541097) stock traded at USD 96.44 on September 1, 2026, down 1.27 percent, while MarketBeat showed a Reduce consensus and an average target of USD 102.40.

Margins and guidance

According to MarketBeat, Clorox reported USD 1.95 billion in revenue for the quarter ended August 3, 2026, above the USD 1.91 billion estimate, and earnings per share of USD 1.66, beating the USD 1.64 consensus by USD 0.02.

The same source said quarterly revenue fell 2.0 percent from the prior-year period and net margin was 8.74 percent, a reminder that sales are holding up better than profitability pressure.

Targets and valuation

MarketBeat also listed 12 Hold ratings and five Sell ratings, with a consensus rating of Reduce and a market capitalization of USD 11.49 billion.

Yahoo Finance showed a market cap of USD 11.663 billion, a 52-week range of USD 84.70 to USD 128.90, and volume of 1,459,961 shares on September 1, 2026.

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Clorox sales and margin setup

The latest quarter gives investors a clean read on revenue resilience, EPS, and margin pressure.

Clorox coverage

Clorox brands and products

The Clorox Company sells Clorox bleach, CloroxPro, Pine-Sol, Glad, Kingsford, Brita, and Burt's Bees across household and professional channels, with the business split into Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International segments.

Clorox stock near support

Clorox stock traded at USD 96.44 on September 1, 2026, after opening at USD 97.62 and moving between USD 96.27 and USD 98.82 during the session. The 52-week range of USD 84.70 to USD 128.90 leaves the shares closer to the lower half of that band than to the high.