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Net Sales Decrease 1% for Clorox in Q2 2026

Results are in line with company expectations and reflect continued progress against its strategic priorities, officials said.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Net sales decreased 1% to $1.67 billion for Happi Top 50 Company the Clorox Company in Q2 2026.

Officials said the decrease is primarily driven by lower consumption and partially offset by shipments ahead of consumption for several businesses. Organic sales decreased 1%.

Year-to-date net cash provided by operations was $404 million compared to $401 million in the year-ago period, representing a 1% increase.

“Our second‑quarter results were generally in line with our expectations and reflect continued progress against our strategic priorities. These results support our ability to reaffirm our fiscal year outlook in what remains a challenging and volatile environment,” said Chair and CEO Linda Rendle. “We remain laser-focused on executing our back-half plans, supported by a strong slate of innovation and investments. At the same time, we are advancing our transformation and are excited to expand our leadership position in health and hygiene through our recently announced acquisition of GOJO Industries. We are well positioned to deliver more consistent, profitable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Cleaning and Professional Products

Net sales increased 2% for cleaning and professional products, driven by two points of higher volume, primarily due to incremental shipments related to the final phase of the ERP transition and strong shipments in professional products.

Lifestyle Including Natural Personal Care

Net sales decreased 5% in the lifestyle category inclusive of natural personal care, driven by five points of lower volume primarily due to lower consumption.

International

Net sales increased 7% for international, mainly driven by favorable price mix, favorable foreign exchange rates and higher volume. Organic sales grew 5%.

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

The company expects net sales to be down 6% to 10%, including less than a point of negative impact from the divestiture of its VMS business. Organic sales are still expected to decrease 5% to 9%, including a negative impact of about 7.5 points related to the reversal of the impact from incremental shipments associated with the ERP transition in the prior year.

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