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Did Clorox Beat Earnings?
Clorox (CLX) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $1.95B, down 2.0% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $1.66. That topped the $1.64 analyst estimate by 1.2% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Clorox’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full CLX stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
CLX Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $1.64 | $1.66 | Beat +1.2% |
| Q1 '26 | $1.54 | $1.64 | Beat +6.5% |
| Q4 '25 | $1.43 | $1.39 | Missed -2.8% |
| Q3 '25 | $0.78 | $0.85 | Beat +9.0% |
| Q2 '25 | $2.21 | $2.87 | Beat +29.9% |
| Q1 '25 | $1.56 | $1.45 | Missed -7.1% |
Clorox Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.76B | 1.69B | 1.67B | 1.99B | 1.43B | 1.67B | 1.67B | 1.95B |
| Gross margin | 45.8% | 43.8% | 44.6% | 46.5% | 41.7% | 43.2% | 43.2% | 41.3% |
| Operating margin | 16.3% | 13.7% | 14.3% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 14.1% | 17.0% | 52.5% |
| Net income | 99M | 193M | 186M | 332M | 80M | 157M | 187M | 163M |
| Net margin | 5.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 8.4% |
| EPS | $1.86 | $1.55 | $1.45 | $2.87 | $0.85 | $1.39 | $1.64 | $1.66 |
Clorox Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Clorox’s quarterly revenue moved from $1.76B to $1.95B. Net margin expanded from 5.6% to 8.4%, against a 41.3% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Clorox has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Clorox’s Next Earnings Date?
Clorox reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the CLX earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Clorox Earnings
Clorox's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Clorox reported Q2 '26 EPS of $1.66 on revenue of $1.95B (-2.0% YoY). Clorox beat estimates, reporting $1.66 vs. the $1.64 estimate.
Clorox reported Q2 '26 revenue of $1.95B, down 2.0% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the CLX AI Score.
