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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): The Clorox Company (CLX) pays a $4.96 annual dividend ($1.24 quarterly), yielding 5.15% at $96.32/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-04-22. 38 consecutive years of dividend growth (Dividend Aristocrat). Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 5.15%
Annual Dividend: $4.96 per share
Payout Ratio: 79.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-04-22
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 45
The Clorox Company dividend comes from one of the most recognizable names in household products, with brands like Clorox, Burt's Bees, and Kingsford reaching consumers through grocery stores, warehouse clubs, and e-commerce platforms worldwide. CLX currently pays a 5.09% dividend yield, placing it firmly in high-yield territory. Shareholders receive $4.96 per share annually in quarterly payments, with the next ex-dividend date set for April 22, 2026. A Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of increases, CLX suits income-focused investors who prioritize yield and longevity over rapid dividend growth, supported by a beta of 0.545 that reflects relatively low price volatility.
The Clorox Company pays out 79.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That level is supported by demand for everyday household essentials: cleaning products, cat litter, food storage, and personal care items that consumers repurchase regardless of economic conditions. The Clorox Company dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from that same elevated payout, which leaves limited room to absorb an earnings shortfall without straining the dividend. Any meaningful decline in profitability would put the current per-share rate under stress.
Over the past 14 years, The Clorox Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.6% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.30 to $4.92 over that period (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 1.7% in 2023, a sharp deceleration from the 13.4% peak recorded in 2018. Growth is slow by recent standards, and income investors relying on CLX for rising purchasing power should factor that deceleration into their expectations.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +1.7% | $4.68 (2022) | $4.92 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +2.5% | $4.34 (2020) | $4.92 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +5.0% | $3.02 (2015) | $4.92 (2025) |
The Clorox Company stock fits income-focused investors who want a high, recurring yield from a portfolio of everyday consumer brands. At 5.09%, the yield is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits above CLX's own 5-year average of 4.87%, meaning the current entry point offers more income than the historical norm. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 straight years of increases, The Clorox Company has demonstrated a long commitment to growing its payout. The trade-off is clear: a payout ratio of 79.6% leaves little financial cushion, and recent annual increases have been modest. Income investors get yield and longevity; they accept a high payout and slow near-term growth.
CLX is a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | $1.2400 |
| 2026-01-28 | $1.2400 |
| 2025-10-22 | $1.2400 |
| 2025-08-13 | $1.2400 |
| 2025-04-23 | $1.2200 |
| 2025-01-29 | $1.2200 |
| 2024-10-23 | $1.2200 |
| 2024-08-14 | $1.2200 |
| 2024-04-23 | $1.2000 |
| 2024-01-23 | $1.2000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.4800 |
| 2025 | $4.9200 |
| 2024 | $4.8400 |
| 2023 | $4.7600 |
| 2022 | $4.6800 |
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