Clorox Co cautious valuation picture, stock trades near 97 dollars

By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 11:55.

Clorox Co (US1890541097) currently trades on the NYSE close to 97 dollars per share, with the latest closing print at 97.525 dollars on June 26, 2026 according to TradingKey data.TradingKey financial health overview The Saturday focus centers on the long-term valuation and business model picture that supports the defensive consumer staples profile of the stock.TradingKey valuation analysis

What recent figures show

Recent valuation data place Clorox Co on a current price-earnings ratio of 15.81, calculated on the latest share price and trailing earnings figures as reported by TradingKey.TradingKey valuation analysis The same source notes that this multiple stands roughly 11.7 percent above the recent low P/E of 13.96, while sitting far below a historically elevated high of 292.26 times earnings captured in earlier years.TradingKey valuation analysis

The financial health snapshot on TradingKey lists the most recent closing price for Clorox Co shares at 97.525 dollars on June 26, 2026, with an after-hours indication of 97.716 dollars at 20:00 Eastern Time the same day.TradingKey financial health overview The page attributes a plus 2.37 percent move on the day, giving a sense of the short-term volatility around the consumer household products name in late June.TradingKey financial health overview

Long-term business and defensive role

Within the S&P 500 consumer staples space, Clorox Co sits among well-known household and cleaning brands such as Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive, which investors often view as defensive anchors during periods of market uncertainty.Intellectia background on CLX volatility Intellectia AI, in a December 2024 note, highlighted episodes where Clorox Co shares dropped around 3 percent to a 20-day low amid broader volatility, underlining that even defensive staples can face marked swings when sentiment deteriorates.Intellectia background on CLX volatility

The same Intellectia AI piece referenced a group of 14 analysts following Clorox Co, with a majority rating the shares at Hold and a smaller number at Sell, illustrating a cautious stance on upside potential versus valuation at that time.Intellectia analyst snapshot While the specific price target figures may have changed since late 2024, the documented Hold skew provides context for how the market often positions the stock as a steady but not high-growth name in the staples peer group.Intellectia analyst snapshot

How the money is made

Clorox Co generates revenue mainly through branded household and lifestyle products, with the Clorox bleach and disinfecting wipes lines standing as core examples in cleaning and sanitation. The company’s official website details a portfolio that includes surface cleaners, laundry additives and disinfectant sprays marketed under the Clorox brand for US and international consumers.Clorox brand overview

Where the stock trades today

The Clorox Co shares (US1890541097) trade on June 26, 2026 on the NYSE at a closing price of 97.525 dollars, with an after-hours indication of 97.716 dollars at 20:00 Eastern Time, based on TradingKey quote data.TradingKey financial health overview

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