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Clorox (CLX) Q2 FY25 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed Feb 3, 2025
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the second quarter fiscal 2025 (Q2 FY25), -15% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.1%, net earnings $193M (11.4% of revenue).
Clorox, Q2 FY25: revenue $1.7B (-15% year over year), operating margin 14.1%, net earnings $193M, operating cash flow $180M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B | -4% | -15% |
| Gross profit | $738M | -9% | -15% |
| Operating profit | $237M | +34% | +74% |
| Net earnings | $193M | +95% | +108% |
| Operating cash flow | $180M | -19% | +18% |
| Free cash flow | $127M | -30% | +26% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.7B in Q2 FY25, down 15% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 43.8%, up 0.3 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.24B, a 14.1% margin (up 7.2 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 31% while revenue fell 15%. Net earnings were $0.19B, up 108% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.18B (up 18% year over year), 93% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B left free cash flow of $0.13B.
Questions
What was Clorox's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2025?
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the second quarter fiscal 2025 (Q2 FY25), -15% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Clorox profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $237M (14.1% of revenue) and net earnings $193M.
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.