Clorox Shares Surge Post-Dividend Announcement
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Source: Barron's
Shares of Clorox Company (CLX.N) rose today as the stock crossed above its 5-day simple moving average, indicating a potential bullish trend. The recent announcement of a quarterly dividend of $1.24 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, has bolstered investor confidence, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder value. Clorox's strong performance in Q1 earnings, which exceeded estimates, has led to an upgrade to a 'Buy' rating, despite ongoing concerns regarding future growth. The company's sustainability efforts and recognition as a leader in the consumer products sector further enhance its appeal in a competitive market.
Analyst Views on CLX
Wall Street analysts forecast CLX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CLX is 118.09 USD with a low forecast of 94.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 108.800
Low
94.00
Averages
118.09
High
152.00
Current: 108.800
Low
94.00
Averages
118.09
High
152.00
About CLX
The Clorox Company is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. The Company operates through four segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. Its Health and Wellness segment consists of cleaning, disinfecting and professional products marketed and sold under the Clorox, Clorox2, Pine-Sol, Scentiva, Tilex, Liquid-Plumr and Formula 409 brands in the United States. Its Household segment consists of bags and wraps, cat litter and grilling products marketed and sold under the Glad, Fresh Step and Scoop Away, and Kingsford brands in the United States. The lifestyle segment consists of food, water-filtration and natural personal care products marketed and sold under the Hidden Valley, Brita and Burt’s Bees brands. International consists of products sold outside the United States. Its products within this segment include laundry additives, home care products, bags and wraps, cat litter, water-filtration products and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
