The Clorox Company (CLX)
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Why is CLX moving today?
+0.3%CLX is +0.3% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of just now
The Clorox Company (CLX) overview
Clorox makes cleaning and household products including its namesake bleach.
CLX is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Consumer Staples sector. That sector covers food, beverage and household-goods companies that tend to hold up in any economy.
The Clorox Company trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CLX. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $86.49. That is up 0.34% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $10.46B.
Over the past 52 weeks, CLX has traded between $79.12 and $128.90. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 18.0. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. CLX also pays a dividend. It yields around 5.80% at the current price.
Key statistics
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of just now
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Why investors watch CLX
CLX is one of the larger names in the Consumer Staples sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each CLX story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves CLX
- Earnings. CLX reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from CLX.
- Sector news. Consumer Staples stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move CLX too.
Market Mood
Latest CLX news
UPS (NYSE: UPS) Eyes Turnaround as 2025 Revenue Holds Steady
United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently focused on a turnaround strategy involving cost-cutting and technological investment. Although revenues and earnings have decreased, management anticipates a shift in the second half of 2026, projecting an improvement in business results. The company has a dividend yield of 6% and its performance in the coming years could influence investor sentiment positively. Clorox (CLX) is also noted for its challenges, including a high yield of 5% and changes in executive leadership, but the company is adapting its portfolio to improve profitability.
Read More: UPS (NYSE: UPS) Eyes Turnaround as 2025 Revenue Holds Steady
Clorox Co/The Analyst Report Highlights Key Metrics
The latest analyst report on Clorox Co/The (CLX) does not provide specific numbers or concrete data points that indicate their financial performance or market outlook. The lack of information about revenue, P/E ratios, or trading volumes means that the implications for the market are unclear. Without verified figures, it is difficult to assess the impact on the company's stock or the broader market environment. As such, the report's relevance remains uncertain until further data is available.
Read More: Clorox Co/The Analyst Report Highlights Key MetricsMore Consumer Staples stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is The Clorox Company in the S&P 500?
Yes. The Clorox Company trades as CLX and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Consumer Staples sector.
What sector is CLX in?
CLX sits in the Consumer Staples sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest CLX news?
Right here. This page collects recent CLX news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is The Clorox Company's stock price?
CLX last traded at about $86.49. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is The Clorox Company's market cap?
CLX is worth roughly $10.46B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is CLX's P/E ratio?
CLX trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 18.0. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.