Clorox declares USD 1.25 dividend and Clorox stock yields 6.20 percent

Published on 10/01/2026 at 11:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Fiscal 2026 revenue fell 5.41 percent to USD 6.72 billion. Clorox stock costs EUR 71.35 on October 1, 2026, versus EUR 71.86.

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Clorox (ISIN US1890541097) declared a USD 1.25 quarterly dividend on September 23, 2026, while Clorox stock carries a 6.20 percent dividend yield, according to MarketBeat. The payout is payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 28, 2026.

Dividend support meets earnings pressure

The dividend declaration came as Clorox works through a weaker fiscal 2026. The Clorox Company said the board approved the USD 1.25 payment on September 23, 2026, continuing its regular quarterly distribution. MarketBeat puts the annualized payout at USD 5.00 and the payout ratio at 103.73 percent, a concrete coverage constraint for income-oriented shareholders.

For fiscal 2026, revenue declined 5.41 percent to USD 6.72 billion from USD 7.10 billion in fiscal 2025. Net income fell to USD 601.00 million from USD 824.00 million, while diluted earnings per share decreased to USD 4.81 from USD 6.52, according to Financial Report Insights.

Analysts balance yield and risk

MarketBeat lists 13 Hold ratings and four Sell ratings, producing an average Reduce view and a USD 101.40 consensus price target. Its latest company review also cites quarterly revenue of USD 1.95 billion, down 2.00 percent year over year, while earnings per share of USD 1.66 exceeded the USD 1.64 consensus by USD 0.02.

The next reporting milestone is listed for November 3, 2026. Yahoo Finance also lists October 28, 2026 as the ex-dividend date. The calendar gives investors two separate dates to track: the shareholder-record cutoff for the dividend and the next quarterly update.

Clorox stock remains under pressure

Clorox stock was trading at EUR 71.35 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. CEST, down 0.71 percent versus the EUR 71.86 prior close at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026. The company had a market capitalization of USD 9.8 billion as of September 30, 2026, while the primary listing is on the NYSE in USD. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Clorox stock.