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Clorox Reports 18 Percent EPS Growth in Q2; Raises Fiscal Year 2016 EPS Outlook
February 4, 2016 6:30 AM ESTOAKLAND, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/04/16 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported flat sales and 18 percent growth in diluted net earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for its second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2015. On a currency-neutral basis, second-quarter sales grew 3 percent.
"Our strategy continues to drive profitable growth," said Chief Executive Officer Benno Dorer. "We delivered 18 percent earnings growth supported by strong operational execution and commodity tailwinds, helping to drive gross margin expansion. Importantly, we also delivered sales increases in each of our U.S. segments behind continued strong... More
