CLX (Clorox Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

What is Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Clorox Co CLX +2.38% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates CLX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks worse than 77.18% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Clorox Co is 0.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CLX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Clorox Co was 1.13. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.63.

CLX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.18% of 999 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CLX: 0.76

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Clorox Co is 5.08%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Clorox Co was 5.67%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 2.66%.

Clorox Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.24.

During the past 12 months, Clorox Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Clorox Co was 44.80% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CLX vs ELF, IPAR, COTY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Clorox Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	4.88	/	7.72
	=	0.63

Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.24	/	1.64
	=	0.76

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 mean?

Clorox Co (CLX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #771 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.

Is Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Clorox Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Clorox Co's value of 0.76 is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #771 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clorox Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Clorox Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ELF and IPAR?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #771 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Clorox Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Clorox Co's value of 0.76 is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Clorox Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Clorox Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clorox Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 72.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Clorox Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co (CLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.66, compared to a current price of $97.54 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 72.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Clorox Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (CLX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Clorox Co (CLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $97.54 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.66. GuruFocus considers Clorox Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLX:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: $133.66 vs. price of $97.54 (27% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#771 of 999)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clorox Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies ELF IPAR COTY SPB NWL EPC ODD HELE MAGN HNST PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB EL XTER:HEN3

Other Exchanges CLX:Mexico 1CLX:Italy 0I0J:UK CXX:Germany CLXC34:Brazil

Address 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612-1888

Website https://www.thecloroxcompany.com

Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Clorox has expanded to operate in a variety of consumer product categories, including cleaning supplies, laundry care, trash bags, cat litter, charcoal, food dressings, water filtration products, and natural personal care products. Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol, S.O.S, Tilex, Kingsford, Fresh Step, Glad, Hidden Valley, KC Masterpiece, Brita, and Burt's Bees. More than 80% of Clorox's sales come from its home turf.

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