Clorox is rated Hold with an expected 8% upside to a fair value range of $91-$96 and a dividend yield of 5.8%. The company faces tight dividend coverage with an 83-88% payout ratio and increased leverage following its debt-funded acquisition of Purell. Fiscal Q1 2027 growth is expected to appear strong due to weak prior-year comparisons, but organic sales are forecasted to be near flat. Key risks include potential guidance cuts, ongoing inflation pressures, and a CEO transition, while upside depends on margin recovery and stable outlook updates.
Clorox shares trade at USD 88.27 on Pluang as of Oct 29, 2026 20:52 WIB, near the lower end of its 52-week range between USD 80.41 and USD 127.16. The stock's dividend yield of 5.76% closely matches the article's cited 5.8%, highlighting its appeal for income-focused investors despite the payout ratio concerns. Pluang data shows a positive 1-day change of 1.65%, with all orders currently on the buy side, suggesting steady interest in the stock.
Clorox will report its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings on November 2, with investors watching closely to see if cash flow can sustain its $5 annual dividend, yielding about 5.7%. The company faces heavy cost inflation, with gross margins already down 520 bas...
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