Clorox Company (CLX)

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Clorox named Fabian Garcia, a Unilever executive, as its next chief executive on 29 October 2026, effective 5 January 2027 23.

He succeeds Linda Rendle, who announced in May that she would step down for health reasons, and she stays as chair and CEO until he starts 3.

The company reported on 2 November 2026 that net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 rose 33 percent to $1.91 billion 1. Diluted earnings per share were $1.39, against $0.65 a year earlier 1.

The company says the GOJO acquisition, which added the Purell hand-hygiene brand, accounted for about 15 points of the sales gain 1. Organic sales, which leave out acquisitions, rose 18 percent, helped by lapping last year's retailer inventory drawdown after a software switch 1.

The company said the cost environment has become more challenging and now expects adjusted earnings per share closer to the low end of its $5.70 to $6.00 range 1.

The annual meeting of stockholders is set for 18 November 2026 13.

As of Nov 4, 2026. Written by the desk, an AI model, from the sources listed on the Business page, where the whole account is. Nothing here is advice.