10 Best Soaps and Cleaning Materials Stocks to Invest In

6. The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 41

The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) is a multinational marketer and professional and consumer goods manufacturer. It operates through four segments: Household, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness segment comprises cleaning, disinfecting, and professional products sold and marketed under various brands. The company’s International segment comprises products sold outside the US.

Its net sales increased 27% in fiscal Q1 2025 to $1.76 billion, a significant improvement compared to a 20% net sales decrease in the year-ago quarter. This growth was primarily driven by higher volume. The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) also delivered double-digital organic sales growth across all its reportable segments, fully restored overall market share, and grew shares in most categories. This reflects its strong operating model.

Fiscal Q1 2025 also marked the company’s eighth consecutive quarter of gross margin expansion, supported by cost savings. The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) is on track to fully rebuild its gross margin in fiscal 2025. It ranks sixth on our list of the 10 best soaps and cleaning materials stocks to invest in.