CLX · News · 20260809N
Dividend Increase
CLOROX CO /DE/ · 2026-08-09 · Importance 22 · Surprise 24 · In source text
Clorox increased its quarterly dividend to $1.25 per share. The dividend increase represents a capital-allocation action by Clorox during the reported quarter. The digest does not disclose the prior dividend rate, effective date, or aggregate cash cost of the increase.
Key facts
- Clorox increased its quarterly dividend to $1.25. source
- Empowered Funds LLC significantly reduced its stake in The Clorox Company by 67.2% in the first quarter, selling 23,182 shares and retaining 11,320 shares. source
- Clorox reported quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share, surpassing analyst estimates. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | committed | — | Clorox increased its quarterly dividend to $1.25. |