The Clorox Company (CLX) shares fell 2.2% to $83.10 as of September 18, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $85.00. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CLX. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for CLX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
CLX fell 2.2% to $83.10
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved -2.72% from $87.23 to $84.86 on 2026-09-16. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline coincided with CLX reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average. Monitor CLX earnings report on or around 2026-11-03 for any divergence from the $1.07 consensus EPS estimate.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 16, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.9×
Above Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$10.0B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$100
+20.5% vs price
Price chart
Aug 18 – Sep 18
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for The Clorox Company investors
For The Clorox Company investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: The Clorox Company (CLX) moved +2.73% from $104.84 to $107.70 on 2026-08-10; The Clorox Company (CLX) moved +0.49% from $105.32 to $105.84 on August 5, 2026, reaching a new 30-day high. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 2.2%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $100.11, implying +20.5% upside from $83.10. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (52/100). With earnings roughly 46 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CLX price reaction
CLX last traded at $83.10, down $1.90 (-2.24%) from the previous close of $85.00. The session traded on 1.9× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $83.10 and $107.90, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on The Clorox Company (CLX)
The consensus analyst price target on The Clorox Company (CLX) is $100.11, 20.5% above the recent $83.10. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 12 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CLX line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $100.11 implies +20.5% upside from $83.10.
+The Street's most bullish target is $127.00 (+52.8%).
+The Clorox Company (CLX) moved +2.73% from $104.84 to $107.70 on 2026-08-10.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $83.00 (-0.1%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Jefferies to Hold (2026-07-28).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 2.2%.
−CLX moved -3.59% from $97.41 to $93.91 on 2026-07-08.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 18, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Clorox (CLX) fell 2.04% to $87.49 as investors digest margin compression concerns and recent analyst downgrades from major firms including Citigroup and Wells Fargo, per the web catalyst summary. The stock has declined 9.3% since its last earnings report amid rising commodity costs and promotional spending pressures. Intraday volume of 1.62M shares trades at 0.60x the time-adjusted average, suggesting below-average conviction.
CLX declined 2.75% to $86.33 as investor concerns about margin pressures and organic sales weakness persist following recent earnings (Yahoo Finance). The stock has fallen 9.3% since its last earnings report, with elevated volume of 2.94x normal for this time of day suggesting active institutional repositioning amid caution from Wall Street over rising operational costs and consumer spending headwinds.
Material / Earnings2026-09-10-0.9%
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved -0.77% from $89.46 to $88.77 on 2026-09-10. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline coincided with CLX reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Clorox (CLX) declined 2.01% to $89.76 intraday, continuing pressure from analyst caution over organic sales declines, margin compression from higher commodity and logistics costs, and integration challenges tied to its GOJO acquisition (finance.yahoo.com). The stock has fallen roughly 9% in the weeks following its recent earnings report amid concerns over near-term growth trajectory and cost headwinds.
Material / Earnings2026-09-08-1.6%
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved −1.30% from $92.81 to $91.60 on 2026-09-08. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with CLX reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-09-04-1.3%
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved -0.48% from $93.51 to $93.06 on 2026-09-04. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on light volume (47% of the 5-day average) and brought the stock to a new 30-day low.
Material / Earnings2026-09-02-0.7%
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved -1.51% from $95.72 to $94.27 on 2026-09-02. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with CLX reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-09-01-2.8%
The Clorox Company (CLX) moved -2.70% from $97.61 to $94.97 on 2026-09-01. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline coincided with CLX reaching a new 30-day low on below-average volume (0.8x the 5-day mean).
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-03 (est.)
in 46 days
10-K Annual Report (est.)
2027-08-07
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about CLX
Why did The Clorox Company (CLX) stock move?
CLX fell 2.2% to $83.10. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did CLX stock fall?
CLX lost 2.24% ($1.90) versus the prior close of $85.00, last trading at $83.10 on 1.9× average volume.
When is The Clorox Company's next earnings date?
CLX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-03 — about 46 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CLX?
The consensus analyst price target for CLX is $100.11, about 20.5% above the current $83.10. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 12 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks CLX
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for CLX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 18, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
