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Clorox (CLX) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed May 5, 2025
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -8% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.2%, net earnings $186M (11.2% of revenue).
Clorox, Q3 FY25: revenue $1.7B (-8% year over year), operating margin 15.2%, net earnings $186M, operating cash flow $286M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B | -1% | -8% |
| Gross profit | $744M | +0.8% | -3% |
| Operating profit | $254M | +7% | — |
| Net earnings | $186M | -4% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $286M | +59% | +57% |
| Free cash flow | $233M | +83% | +83% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.7B in Q3 FY25, down 8% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 44.6%, up 2.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 15.2% margin (up 17.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 39% while revenue fell 8%. Net earnings were $0.19B. The effective tax rate was 24.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.29B (up 57% year over year), 150% 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 $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B left free cash flow of $0.23B.
Questions
What was Clorox's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Clorox (CLX) reported revenue of $1.7B for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -8% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Clorox profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $254M (15.2% of revenue) and net earnings $186M.
Source: Clorox 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.