Alberta Investment Management Corp Has $543,000 Stake in The Clorox Company $CLX

Alberta Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) by 86.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,400 shares of the company’s stock after selling 28,300 shares during the period. Alberta Investment Management Corp’s holdings in Clorox were worth $543,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Clorox by 9.0% in the second quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 335,514 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,285,000 after buying an additional 27,639 shares during the period. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP bought a new position in Clorox during the second quarter worth $8,568,000. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Clorox in the 2nd quarter worth about $328,000. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC increased its holdings in Clorox by 64.2% in the third quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 25,732 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,173,000 after purchasing an additional 10,065 shares in the last quarter. Finally, ProShare Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Clorox by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 1,297,016 shares of the company’s stock valued at $159,922,000 after acquiring an additional 136,135 shares in the last quarter. 78.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Clorox Price Performance

Clorox stock opened at $122.04 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $109.36 and a 200 day simple moving average of $113.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 71.03, a current ratio of 0.74 and a quick ratio of 0.48. The company has a market capitalization of $14.76 billion, a PE ratio of 19.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.59. The Clorox Company has a one year low of $96.66 and a one year high of $159.04.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.43 by ($0.04). Clorox had a return on equity of 383.01% and a net margin of 11.17%.The company had revenue of $1.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.64 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.55 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Clorox Company will post 7.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Clorox News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Clorox this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Clorox published a consumer research report, “Home Care Redefined,” highlighting shifting demand toward wellness‑focused and convenience‑oriented home care — a narrative that supports Clorox’s premium, innovation and marketing strategies and could help sustain pricing/brand strength. Home Care Redefined
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented prepared remarks at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference; these presentations typically reiterate strategy and portfolio priorities but rarely change near‑term financials unless new guidance is provided. Investors will be watching for Q&A takeaways on cost savings, innovation cadence and margin recovery. CAGNY Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo reiterated a Hold on CLX (coverage note flagged in recent press), which is unlikely to trigger strong buying momentum; it keeps analyst sentiment around the stock cautious. Wells Fargo Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut multiple near‑term EPS estimates (several quarters and FY2027 modestly lowered) and kept a “Hold” rating. The downward revisions signal weaker near‑term profit expectations and are the most direct driver of selling pressure today. (Source: Zacks research notes summarized across recent releases.)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on CLX shares. TD Cowen upped their target price on Clorox from $108.00 to $111.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Evercore decreased their price target on Clorox from $132.00 to $115.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Clorox from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Citigroup boosted their target price on Clorox from $109.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Clorox from $114.00 to $117.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $118.73.

Clorox Profile

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products designed to help people care for their homes and live healthy, sustainable lives. Its portfolio spans cleaning and household products, food and beverages, water filtration systems and cat litter, serving both retail and institutional customers. The company’s flagship bleach and disinfecting products are well known in the United States and many international markets, where they help prevent the spread of germs in homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.

Clorox’s diverse brand lineup includes liquid bleach and surface cleaners, eco-friendly cleaning tools, food preservation and preparation items, charcoal grills and briquettes, specialty foods and beverages, pet care products and personal care lines.