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Margin Drivers
CLOROX CO /DE/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 79 · Surprise 66 · In source text
Clorox faced margin pressure from more than $200 million of supply-chain inflation in fiscal Q4 and fiscal 2027. The company was reportedly unable to fully pass increased input costs into prices, while lower volumes and rising costs pressured margins and profits. Net margin declined to 8.7% from 11.4% a year earlier, according to third-party analysis.
Key facts
- Clorox plans to offset over $200 million in supply-chain inflation. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | positive | probable | — | Clorox plans to offset over $200 million in supply-chain inflation. |