The Clorox Company Overview
Pro stress-test →The Clorox Company manufactures and markets consumer and professional products, with a market cap of $14.5 billion and owns iconic brands such as Clorox, Pine-Sol, Glad, Burt's Bees, and Hidden Valley. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →CEO Linda Rendle emphasized the company's progress in digital transformation and execution, alongside the strategic acquisition of GOJO Industries to bolster its health and hygiene leadership. Clorox acquired GOJO Industries for $2.25 billion in cash (net purchase price of $1.92 billion), adding Purell to Clorox's portfolio and expanding its position in health and hygiene.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The competitive environment remains intense, particularly in trash bag and cat litter categories, impacting pricing and promotions. Over the past 52 weeks, CLX has underperformed the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF's 9.1% rise. Key competitors include Procter & Gamble (laundry, household), Reckitt Benckiser (cleaning/hygiene), and Colgate-Palmolive (personal care).
Industry Context
The Clorox Company operates in Consumer Staples - Household & Personal Care Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1913 · Headquarters: Oakland, US · Revenue: $6.77B · Market cap: $14.5B