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Jun 30, 2021
Clorox Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Clorox's Q4 2021 earnings were impacted by sales decrease across most segments and gross margin decline due to higher costs.
Key Takeaways
Clorox reported a decrease in sales and diluted net earnings per share for the fourth quarter. Sales were down 9%, and diluted EPS decreased by 68%. The company faced challenges including decelerating shipments from peak pandemic levels, unfavorable price mix, and increased costs.
Sales decreased by 9% due to lower shipments and unfavorable price mix.
Diluted EPS decreased by 68% due to lower sales and increased costs.
Gross margin decreased significantly due to higher manufacturing, logistics, and commodity costs.
The company is focused on operational execution, margin rebuilding, and market share improvements for fiscal year 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Clorox projects fiscal year 2022 sales to be down 2% to 6% and diluted EPS to be between $5.05 and $5.35. Adjusted EPS is projected to be between $5.40 and $5.70.
Positive Outlook
- Sequential improvement in gross margin is expected over the course of the fiscal year.
- Cost inflation is expected to moderate.
- Mitigating actions are expected to flow through results.
- The company is committed to investing behind its brands.
- The company is making key multiyear investments to accelerate digital transformation.
Challenges Ahead
- Fiscal year sales are projected to be down 2% to 6%.
- Gross margin for the fiscal year is expected to be down 300 to 400 basis points.
- Higher commodity costs and manufacturing and logistics costs are expected.
- Consumer demand remains uncertain.
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