CLX
Clorox
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: CLX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.77%
Payout ratio: 103.1%
Clorox's last dividend of $1.25 per share was on Aug 12, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.97 per share represents a current dividend yield of 5.61%. The latest CLX payout of $1.25 marks a dividend growth of 0.8%.
CLX dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Clorox Dividend yield
CLX has a dividend yield of 5.61% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.27%, Clorox's dividend yield is 72% higher. Historically CLX's dividend yield has averaged at 3.5% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
CLX Dividend history
Clorox has a history of paying dividends since 1993. Our records of CLX show that the company has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 1% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 35%.
Clorox Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $1.25 | 4.7% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $1.24 | 5.12% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $1.24 | 4.54% |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $1.24 | 4.16% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $1.24 | 3.99% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $1.22 | 3.51% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.22 | 3.08% |
| 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 103.1% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 63.2%, Clorox's payout ratio is 63% 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 Company | 5.77% | $4.97 | 103.1% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co. Inc | 1.15% | $1.22 | 38.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Clorox pay a dividend?
Yes, Clorox has paid three dividends in the last 12 months. CLX has been paying dividends since 1993.
When was CLX's last dividend?
Clorox's last regular dividend was on Aug 12, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.25 per share.
How much dividend does Clorox pay (per share)?
CLX has paid dividend of $4.97 per share in the last year.
What is Clorox's dividend yield?
Clorox's current dividend yield is 5.61%.
How often does Clorox pay dividends?
Clorox pays dividends quarterly.
What is Clorox's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Clorox is 103.1%.
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.