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CLX

The Clorox Company

CLX42 yrs growth

Consumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.60%

Annual Dividend

$4.96

Payout Ratio

80%

5-Yr Growth

2.5%

Ex-Date

Apr 22, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is CLX?

The Clorox Company (CLX) is a Consumer Defensive company that pays a quarterly dividend currently yielding about 5.60%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • 42-year dividend growth streak (Dividend King territory)
  • 2.5% 5-yr dividend growth rate

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (80.33%) — less cushion

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.60%
Payout Ratio
80%
Annual Dividend
$4.96
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 22, 2026
Years of Growth
42
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.57
Market Cap
$10.9B
P/E Ratio
14.7

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $4.96 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$124.00
Annual$496.00
Monthly avg$41.33