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CLOROX CO /DE/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40

Clorox reported a 13% organic sales decline in fiscal Q4, with ERP transition effects contributing to the weakness. Consumer demand remains pressured by inflation and value-seeking shoppers, while several product categories are described as muted. Private-label products are weighing on Clorox’s branded portfolio, indicating continued trading down among household-products consumers. The company expects organic sales to improve as ERP comparisons ease, but the underlying recovery remains uneven.

Key facts

• Sei Investments Co. increased its Clorox stake by 21.1% in Q1, purchasing an additional 10,373 shares to reach 59,425 shares valued at approximately $6.16 million. source
• At the beginning of August, Clorox emerged as the most shorted stock in the consumer staples sector among companies with market capitalizations over $2 billion. source
• Clorox's shares increased 1.12% to $105.84, marking its third consecutive day of gains. source