Clorox Q2 net sales fall 8%, gross margin drops 1240 bps to 33%, EPS down 72%

CLOROX CO /DE/

2022-Q2 EPS reported $1.70 revenue$3,497,000,000

Net sales $1.7B, down 8% vs prior year; organic sales -8% reflecting 10-point volume decline.
Gross margin 33% vs 45% a year ago, driven by higher manufacturing & logistics and commodity costs.
Diluted EPS $0.56 (down 72%); adjusted EPS $0.66 (down 67%) excluding strategic digital investments.
Health & Wellness segment net sales down 21%; Household +3%, Lifestyle +2%, International flat.
YTD free cash flow $113M vs $478M prior year; capex $109M; company cites ongoing cost pressures.

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