The Clorox Company (CLX)
Net profit margin
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 810,000 | 280,000 | 149,000 | 462,000 | 710,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 7,104,000 | 7,093,000 | 7,389,000 | 7,107,000 | 7,341,000 |
| Net profit margin | 11.40% | 3.95% | 2.02% | 6.50% | 9.67% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $810,000K ÷ $7,104,000K
= 11.40%
The net profit margin of The Clorox Company has exhibited significant fluctuations over the period from June 2021 to June 2025. As of June 30, 2021, the net profit margin stood at 9.67%, reflecting a relatively strong profitability level. By June 30, 2022, this figure declined markedly to 6.50%, indicating a decrease in profitability, which could be attributed to rising costs, competitive pressures, or other operational challenges during that period.
The decline continued into June 30, 2023, with the net profit margin falling sharply to 2.02%, suggesting further deterioration in profitability, potentially due to increased expenses, pricing pressures, or other external factors impacting margins. However, by June 30, 2024, there was a modest recovery, with the net profit margin increasing to 3.95%. Although this represents a positive trend, it remains substantially below the levels observed in 2021 and 2022.
Remarkably, by June 30, 2025, the net profit margin experienced a significant rebound to 11.40%, surpassing the initial margin levels of 2021. This upward shift signifies a notable improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency, potentially driven by strategic initiatives, cost management, product portfolio adjustments, or market conditions favoring higher margins.
Overall, the trend suggests periods of substantial profit margin compression followed by a decisive recovery, culminating in a markedly improved profitability position as of mid-2025. The fluctuations underscore the company's vulnerability to external and internal factors impacting its profitability dynamics over the analyzed period.