CLX Clorox dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Clorox's last dividend of $1.22 per share was on Oct 23, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.84 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.86%.
Key dates
- CLX last dividend date: Oct 23, 2024
CLX dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
CLX has a dividend yield of 2.86% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.56%, Clorox's dividend yield is 12% higher. Historically CLX's dividend yield has averaged at 2.8% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
Clorox has a history of paying dividends since 1995. Our records of CLX show that the company has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 1.7% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 16%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.04% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.34% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $1.2 | 3.29% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | $1.2 | 3.33% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $1.2 | 3.91% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | $1.2 | 2.92% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $1.18 | 2.86% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $1.18 | 3.33% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $1.18 | 3.33% |
| Jul 26, 2022 | $1.18 | 3.21% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | $1.16 | 3.17% |
| Jan 25, 2022 | $1.16 | 2.63% |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $1.16 | 2.82% |
| Jul 27, 2021 | $1.16 | 2.46% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $1.11 | 2.28% |
| Jan 26, 2021 | $1.11 | 2.06% |
| Nov 3, 2020 | $1.11 | 2.04% |
| Jul 28, 2020 | $1.11 | 1.88% |
| Apr 21, 2020 | $1.06 | 2.22% |
| Jan 28, 2020 | $1.06 | 2.65% |
| Oct 29, 2019 | $1.06 | 2.7% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $1.06 | 2.39% |
| Apr 23, 2019 | $0.96 | 2.5% |
| Jan 22, 2019 | $0.96 | 2.54% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.96 | 2.43% |
| Jul 31, 2018 | $0.96 | 2.66% |
| Apr 24, 2018 | $0.96 | 3.03% |
| Jan 23, 2018 | $0.84 | 2.31% |
| Oct 24, 2017 | $0.84 | 2.58% |
| Jul 17, 2017 | $0.84 | 2.46% |
| Apr 17, 2017 | $0.8 | 2.37% |
| Jan 23, 2017 | $0.8 | 2.62% |
| Oct 24, 2016 | $0.8 | 2.65% |
| Jul 25, 2016 | $0.8 | 2.31% |
| Apr 18, 2016 | $0.77 | 2.43% |
| Jan 25, 2016 | $0.77 | 2.44% |
| Oct 26, 2015 | $0.77 | 2.47% |
| Jul 20, 2015 | $0.77 | 2.7% |
| Apr 20, 2015 | $0.74 | 2.73% |
| Jan 26, 2015 | $0.74 | 2.71% |
Clorox dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CLX has a payout ratio of 168.1% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.6%, Clorox's payout ratio is 214% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CLX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLX Clorox Co | 2.86% | $4.84 | 168.1% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.01% | $1.14 | 50.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Clorox pay a dividend?
Yes, Clorox has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CLX has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was CLX's last dividend?
Clorox's last regular dividend was on Oct 23, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.22 per share.
How much dividend does Clorox pay (per share)?
CLX has paid dividend of $4.84 per share in the last year.
What is Clorox's dividend yield?
Clorox's current dividend yield is 2.86%.
How often does Clorox pay dividends?
Clorox pays dividends quarterly.
What is Clorox's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Clorox is 168.1%.
Does Clorox pay a good dividend?
Clorox's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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