CLOROX Business Summary

The Clorox Company (CLX) is a global manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products, generating revenue primarily through the sale of high-volume consumables across four reportable segments: Health and Wellness (cleaning, professional products), Household (cat litter, charcoal, bags and wraps), Lifestyle (food, water filtration, personal care), and International. The company utilizes a multi-channel distribution strategy encompassing mass retailers, e-commerce platforms, and direct-to-consumer outlets. As of early 2026, Clorox has strategically refined its portfolio by acquiring GOJO Industries (makers of Purell) to bolster its health and hygiene footprint while divesting its vitamins and supplements business and winding down its long-standing Glad joint venture with Procter & Gamble. In a competitive landscape dominated by giants like Procter & Gamble, Church & Dwight, and Kimberly-Clark, Clorox maintains a leading market share in over 80% of its categories, though it currently faces margin pressures and inventory resets following a multi-year enterprise resource planning (ERP) transition completed in February 2026. Originally founded in 1913 by Archibald Prior, Edward Hughes, Charles Husband, William Hussey, and Rufus Myers, the company is currently led by Chair and CEO Linda Rendle, a 20-year company veteran and former Procter & Gamble executive who assumed the top role in 2020. The executive team includes Luc Bellet, who was appointed EVP and CFO in April 2025 after 18 years in senior finance roles at the firm, and Chau Banks, the SVP and Chief Information and Data Officer, who previously held digital leadership positions at Revlon and New York & Co. The company is overseen by a board of directors featuring Lead Independent Director Matthew J. Shattock (former Chairman of Beam Suntory) and notable members such as Gina Boswell and Pierre R. Breber. Clorox remains a staple in institutional portfolios, with major ownership held by The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation.