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Clorox (CLX) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 3, 2026
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), -0.8% from a year earlier and +17% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.9%, net earnings $157M (9.4% of revenue).
Clorox, Q2 FY26: revenue $1.7B (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 12.9%, net earnings $157M, operating cash flow $311M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B | +17% | -0.8% |
| Gross profit | $722M | +21% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $215M | +101% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $157M | +96% | -19% |
| Operating cash flow | $311M | +234% | +73% |
| Free cash flow | $269M | +372% | +112% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.7B in Q2 FY26, down 1% year over year and up 17% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 43.2%, down 0.6 points from Q2 FY25. Operating profit was $0.21B, a 12.9% margin (down 1.2 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 1% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+14%). Net earnings were $0.16B, down 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.31B (up 73% year over year), 193% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.06B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.07B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.27B.
Questions
What was Clorox's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), -0.8% from a year earlier and +17% from the quarter before.
Was Clorox profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $215M (12.9% of revenue) and net earnings $157M.
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.