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Countdown to Clorox (CLX) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Wall Street analysts forecast that Clorox (CLX - Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 9.2%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $1.78 billion, exhibiting an increase of 3.6% compared to the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 1.3% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Clorox metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

Analysts predict that the 'Net Revenue- Health and Wellness' will reach $606.52 million. The estimate indicates a change of -4.5% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts forecast 'Net Revenue- International' to reach $285.58 million. The estimate suggests a change of -0.2% year over year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Revenue- Lifestyle' of $349.55 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.3%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Revenue- Household' at $475.74 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +3%.

The consensus estimate for 'Organic Sales Growth' stands at 5.4%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 4% in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts expect 'Organic Revenue Growth - International' to come in at 13.0%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 9% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Organic Revenue Growth - Household' will reach 4.0%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 9% in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Income before income taxes- Health and Wellness' should come in at $137.11 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $103 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Income before income taxes- International' reaching $27.58 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $24 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Income before income taxes- Lifestyle' will reach $69.25 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $74 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Income before income taxes- Household' should arrive at $54.99 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $44 million in the same quarter last year.

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