Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.11 Per Share

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The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share, payable on May 7, 2021, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2021. This marks the 52nd consecutive year of dividend payments since the company regained independence. In fiscal year 2020, Clorox reported sales of $6.7 billion and employs about 8,800 people worldwide. Clorox maintains a strong market presence, with over 80% of sales coming from brands that are leaders in their categories.

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Declared a quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share.
52 consecutive years of dividend payments.
Sales of $6.7 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Employs approximately 8,800 employees worldwide.
Over 80% of sales from market-leading brands.

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02/09/2021 - 06:02 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable May 7, 2021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 21, 2021.

Clorox has a long history of providing value to its shareholders through regular dividend increases. This is the 52nd consecutive year Clorox has paid an annual dividend – ever since it became independent again following a decade of outside ownership.

The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol^® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr^® clog removers; Poett^® home care products; Fresh Step^® cat litter; Glad^® bags and wraps; Kingsford^® grilling products; Hidden Valley^® dressings and sauces; Brita^® water-filtration products; Burt's Bees^® natural personal care products; and RenewLife^®, Rainbow Light^®, Natural Vitality Calm™, NeoCell^® and Stop Aging Now^® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare^® brand names. More than 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.

Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The company has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, listed No. 1 on the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings and included on the Barron's 2020 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index, among others. In support of its communities, The Clorox Company and its foundations contributed more than $25 million in combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year 2020. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com, including the Good Growth blog, and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.

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What is the latest dividend declared by Clorox?

Clorox declared a quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share.

When will Clorox's dividend be paid?

The dividend will be paid on May 7, 2021.

What is the record date for Clorox's dividend payment?

The record date for the dividend payment is April 21, 2021.

How long has Clorox been paying dividends?

Clorox has paid dividends for 52 consecutive years.

What were Clorox's sales in fiscal year 2020?

Clorox reported sales of $6.7 billion in fiscal year 2020.

Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.11 Per Share