Clorox (CLX) Tops Q1 EPS by 4c, Trims FY EPS Guidance

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Clorox Reports Q1 Fiscal Year 2019 Results, Updates FY19 Outlook

October 31, 2018 6:30 AM EDT

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) reported sales growth of 4 percent and an 11 percent increase in diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) for its first quarter of fiscal year 2019, which ended Sept. 30, 2018.

"I'm pleased that we delivered a solid first quarter with strong sales and earnings growth," said Clorox Chair and CEO Benno Dorer. "We're sustaining sales momentum behind superior consumer value supported by innovation. What's more, our pricing actions and cost savings initiatives are helping us counter stronger near-term... More