Investing.com - Clorox (NYSE:CLX) reported on Tuesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Clorox announced earnings per share of $0.93 on revenue of $1.74B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.73 on revenue of $1.69B.
Clorox shares are down 58% from the beginning of the year, still down 21.60% from its 52 week high of $186.86 set on January 14.
Clorox shares lost 0.26% in after-hours trade following the report.
Clorox follows other major Consumer Staples sector earnings this month
Clorox's report follows an earnings beat by Procter&Gamble on October 19, who reported EPS of $1.57 on revenue of $20.6B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.56 on revenue of $20.37B.
Coca-Cola had beat expectations on October 25 with third quarter EPS of $0.69 on revenue of $11.1B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.6388 on revenue of $10.53B.
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