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Sep 30, 2023
Clorox Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Clorox's Q1 2024 earnings were impacted by a cyberattack, leading to a decrease in net sales and adjusted EPS.
Key Takeaways
Clorox reported a decrease in net sales by 20% to $1.4 billion, primarily due to lower volume resulting from a cyberattack. Diluted EPS decreased by 75% to 17 cents, including investments in digital capabilities and cyberattack expenses. Adjusted EPS decreased by 47% to 49 cents.
Net sales decreased by 20% to $1.4 billion due to lower volume from the cyberattack.
Gross margin increased by 240 basis points to 38.4%, driven by pricing and cost savings.
Diluted EPS decreased by 75% to 17 cents, including investments and cyberattack expenses.
Adjusted EPS decreased by 47% to 49 cents due to lower volume.
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Forward Guidance
Clorox is updating its fiscal year 2024 outlook to reflect the impact of the cyberattack. Net sales are expected to be down mid- to high single digits. Gross margin is expected to be about flat. Diluted EPS is now expected to be between $2.10 and $2.60, and adjusted EPS is expected to be between $4.30 and $4.80.
Positive Outlook
- Pricing actions
- Cost savings
- Supply chain optimization offset by input cost inflation
- Advertising and sales promotion spending is expected to be about 11% of net sales
- Effective tax rate is now expected to be between 23% and 24%
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales are now expected to be down mid- to high single digits
- Gross margin is now expected to be about flat
- Selling and administrative expenses are now expected to be about 16% of net sales
- Cyberattack impact
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