Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.84
The Clorox Company (CLX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
74.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
43 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
74.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
43 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$4.84
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout74.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout77.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak43 years
3Y CAGR1.7%
5Y CAGR2.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return-15.5%
5Y Total Return-16.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,40110Y ago$13,43920Y ago$31,516
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Clorox Company distributes 74.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CLX has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.7% and 5-year CAGR of 2.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CLX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -16.0%, with dividends contributing 13.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,439 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$24.00
Avg/Payment$1.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026Latest | $1.2400 | — | 3.90% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $1.2400 | — | 4.54% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $1.2400 | — | 4.16% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $1.2400 | ↑ +1.6% | 3.99% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 3.51% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 3.08% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.04% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $1.2200 | ↑ +1.7% | 3.34% | Aug 30, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Household Cleaning and Paper Goods
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 5
Safety
Watch
74.3% payout
Streak
43Y
2.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#1 of 5
Annual Dividend History
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $4.92 | 1.7% | 4 | $6.52 | 75.5% | 1.33x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $4.84 | 1.7% | 4 | $2.25 | 215.1% | 0.46x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $4.76 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.20 | 396.7% | 0.25x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $4.68 | 3.1% | 4 | $3.73 | 125.5% | 0.80x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $4.54 | 4.6% | 4 | $5.58 | 81.4% | 1.23x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $4.34 | 7.4% | 4 | $7.35 | 59.0% | 1.69x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $4.04 | 8.6% | 4 | $6.32 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $3.72 | 13.4% | 4 | $6.25 | 59.5% | 1.68x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $3.28 | 4.5% | 4 | $5.33 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 1.6% |
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How much dividend does CLX pay per share?
The Clorox Company (CLX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CLX's next ex-dividend date?
CLX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CLX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CLX's dividend safe?
CLX's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +74.3% and FCF payout ratio of +77.4%. With 43 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CLX a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, The Clorox Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CLX pay dividends?
The Clorox Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CLX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CLX five years ago would be worth approximately $8,401 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CLX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CLX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.