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Clorox (CLX) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.9B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +33% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 10.9%, net earnings $170M (8.9% of revenue).
Clorox, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.9B (+33% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $170M, operating cash flow $143M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | — | +33% |
| Gross profit | $770M | — | +29% |
| Operating profit | $207M | — | +93% |
| Net earnings | $170M | — | +112% |
| Operating cash flow | $143M | — | +54% |
| Free cash flow | $105M | — | +84% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was Clorox's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.9B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +33% from a year earlier.
Was Clorox profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $207M (10.9% of revenue) and net earnings $170M.
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.