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Clorox (CLX) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q1 FY27 · 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026 · Clorox (CLX) Q1 FY27 earnings results →
Q1 FY27 Revenue up 33% year over year to $1.9B · 9¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 10.9%
Clorox made $1.9B in Q1 FY27 (+33% Y/Y). Operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $170M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $1.9B in Q1 FY27, up 33% year over year.
Gross margin was 40.4%, down 1.3 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $0.21B, a 10.9% margin (up 3.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 FY26, 21% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Operating expenses grew 15% against revenue growth of 33%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+33%). Net earnings were $0.17B, up 112% year over year. The effective tax rate was 16.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.14B (up 54% year over year), 83% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.07B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.11B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.10B.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | 10-Q | Nov 2, 2026 | $1.9B | +33% | 10.9% | $170M | $143M |
| Q3 FY26 | 10-Q | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.7B | +0.1% | 15.3% | $187M | −$122M |
| Q2 FY26 | 10-Q | Feb 3, 2026 | $1.7B | -0.8% | 12.9% | $157M | $311M |
| Q1 FY26 | 10-Q | Nov 3, 2025 | $1.4B | -19% | 7.5% | $80.0M | $93.0M |
| Q4 FY25 | 10-K | Aug 8, 2025 | $2.0B | +4% | 20.6% | $332M | $294M |
| Q3 FY25 | 10-Q | May 5, 2025 | $1.7B | -8% | 15.2% | $186M | $286M |
| Q2 FY25 | 10-Q | Feb 3, 2025 | $1.7B | -15% | 14.1% | $193M | $180M |
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About Clorox
The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with fiscal year 2026 net sales of $6.7 billion and about 9,200 employees worldwide as of June 30, 2026. The Company has operations in approximately 25 countries or territories and sells its products in approximately 95 markets, primarily through mass retailers; grocery outlets; warehouse clubs; dollar stores; home hardware centers; drug, pet and military stores; third-party and owned e-commerce channels; and distributors.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Aug 7, 2026.
Clorox against its Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLX Clorox | Q1 FY27 | $1.9B | +33% | 10.9% |
| ZONE Zone Frontier | Q4 FY26 | $886K | -0.8% | n/m |
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 21076 · Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations
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