As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at household products stocks, starting with Clorox (NYSE: CLX).

Household products stocks are generally stable investments, as many of the industry's products are essential for a comfortable and functional living space. Recently, there's been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable offerings, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences for environmentally conscious options. These trends can be double-edged swords that benefit companies who innovate quickly to take advantage of them and hurt companies that don't invest enough to meet consumers where they want to be with regards to trends.

The 10 household products stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2.1% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1.5% above.

While some household products stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 1.3% since the latest earnings results.

Clorox (NYSE: CLX)

Founded in 1913 with bleach as the sole product offering, Clorox (NYSE: CLX) today is a consumer products giant whose product portfolio spans everything from bleach to skincare to salad dressing to kitty litter.

Clorox reported revenues of $1.67 billion, flat year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.9%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

"Our second‑quarter results were generally in line with our expectations and reflect continued progress against our strategic priorities. These results support our ability to reaffirm our fiscal year outlook in what remains a challenging and volatile environment," said Chair and CEO Linda Rendle.

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 11% since reporting and currently trades at $102.36.

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Best Q4: Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB)

A leader in multiple consumer product categories, Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB) is a diversified company with a portfolio of trusted brands spanning home appliances, garden care, personal care, and pet care.

Spectrum Brands reported revenues of $677 million, down 3.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 1.2%. The business had a very strong quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 18.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $80.98.

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Weakest Q4: Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB)

Originally founded as a Wisconsin paper mill in 1872, Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) is now a household products powerhouse known for personal care and tissue products.

Kimberly-Clark reported revenues of $4.08 billion, flat year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a slower quarter as it posted a miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 3.1% since the results and currently trades at $98.01.

Read our full analysis of Kimberly-Clark’s results here.

WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC)

Short for “Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try”, WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC) is a renowned American consumer goods company known for its iconic and versatile spray, WD-40 Multi-Use Product.

WD-40 reported revenues of $161.7 million, up 10.7% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 4.7%. It was a strong quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA and revenue estimates.

WD-40 pulled off the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 8.7% since reporting and currently trades at $203.58.

Read our full, actionable report on WD-40 here, it’s free.

Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD)

Best known for its Arm & Hammer baking soda, Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) is a household and personal care products company with a vast portfolio that spans laundry detergent to toothbrushes to hair removal creams.

Church & Dwight reported revenues of $1.64 billion, up 3.9% year on year. This result met analysts’ expectations. Taking a step back, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced a decent beat of analysts’ gross margin estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ organic revenue estimates.

The stock is up 2.9% since reporting and currently trades at $94.63.

Read our full, actionable report on Church & Dwight here, it’s free.

Market Update

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