Clorox’s Trading Volume Surges 70% to $250M, Ranks 381st as Analysts Split on Outlook

On August 18, 2025, The Clorox Company (CLX) saw a trading volume of $0.25 billion, a 70.56% increase from the previous day, ranking it 381st in market activity. The stock closed down 2.20% for the session.

Analysts have recently revised their price targets for CLX. BNP Paribas Exane cut its target to $147 from $146 while maintaining an underperform rating. BofA Securities raised its target to $172 from $158. TD Cowen upgraded CLX to Hold from Sell, setting a new target of $170. RBC, UBS, and other firms also adjusted their estimates, reflecting a mixed outlook among market participants.

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