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Clorox (CLX) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2025
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -19% from a year earlier and -28% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.5%, net earnings $80.0M (5.6% of revenue).
Clorox, Q1 FY26: revenue $1.4B (-19% year over year), operating margin 7.5%, net earnings $80.0M, operating cash flow $93.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | -28% | -19% |
| Gross profit | $596M | -35% | -26% |
| Operating profit | $107M | -74% | -40% |
| Net earnings | $80.0M | -76% | -19% |
| Operating cash flow | $93.0M | -68% | -58% |
| Free cash flow | $57.0M | -74% | -69% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q1 FY26, down 19% year over year and down 28% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 41.7%, down 4.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.11B, a 7.5% margin (down 2.6 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 22% while revenue fell 19%. Net earnings were $0.08B, down 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.09B (down 58% year over year), 113% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.06B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.06B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.06B.
Questions
What was Clorox's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -19% from a year earlier and -28% from the quarter before.
Was Clorox profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $107M (7.5% of revenue) and net earnings $80.0M.
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.