The Clorox Company $CLX Shares Acquired by Sigma Planning Corp

Sigma Planning Corp boosted its holdings in shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) by 64.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 19,128 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,474 shares during the period. Sigma Planning Corp’s holdings in Clorox were worth $1,928,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Clorox during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new stake in Clorox during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in Clorox by 1,020.0% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 224 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 204 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Clorox during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Clorox in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 78.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Clorox Stock Down 9.7%

CLX stock opened at $87.08 on Friday. The Clorox Company has a 12-month low of $86.00 and a 12-month high of $140.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 71.03. The company has a market cap of $10.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.14, a PEG ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a 50 day moving average of $108.21 and a two-hundred day moving average of $108.74.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.09. Clorox had a net margin of 11.18% and a return on equity of 379.46%. The company had revenue of $1.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. The company’s revenue was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. Clorox has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.450-5.650 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that The Clorox Company will post 5.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Clorox Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be given a $1.24 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $4.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.7%. Clorox’s dividend payout ratio is presently 81.05%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Clorox from $132.00 to $127.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Clorox from $151.00 to $139.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Clorox from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $91.00 price target on shares of Clorox in a research report on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Clorox from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Clorox presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $104.93.

Key Stories Impacting Clorox

Here are the key news stories impacting Clorox this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat on the bottom line as cost cuts and lower spending lifted non‑GAAP EPS to $1.64, above estimates, showing operational leverage despite flat sales. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management is emphasizing innovation and strategic moves to drive future growth — a narrative investors may watch if execution improves. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company provided Q3 filings, an earnings call transcript and a formal press release; these sources contain details on segment trends and cost actions for modeling. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Clorox trimmed FY‑2026 guidance (EPS and sales), citing weaker demand and market‑share headwinds — management’s guidance was well below consensus, which is the main catalyst for the selloff. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Several large brokers cut price targets and shifted to neutral/underweight after the update (Morgan Stanley, Citi, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo), increasing short‑term selling pressure. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: A shareholder law firm announced an investigation into possible securities‑fraud claims related to Clorox’s statements, adding regulatory/legal risk that can weigh on sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Shares hit new 52‑week lows and traded at much higher volumes, signaling broad repositioning by investors and momentum that could continue until clarity on sales/margin recovery arrives. Read More.

Clorox Profile

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products designed to help people care for their homes and live healthy, sustainable lives. Its portfolio spans cleaning and household products, food and beverages, water filtration systems and cat litter, serving both retail and institutional customers. The company’s flagship bleach and disinfecting products are well known in the United States and many international markets, where they help prevent the spread of germs in homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.

Clorox’s diverse brand lineup includes liquid bleach and surface cleaners, eco-friendly cleaning tools, food preservation and preparation items, charcoal grills and briquettes, specialty foods and beverages, pet care products and personal care lines.