clorox (CLX.US) reported a 27% increase in revenue to $1.76 billion in the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year ending in September, with adjusted earnings per share rising significantly by 280% to $1.86, benefiting from increased sales and prudent cost control.

clorox expects earnings per share excluding special items to reach as high as $6.9 in the current fiscal year, higher than the previous forecast of $6.8, while the average analyst expectation is $6.65. In addition, the company reiterates its revenue and organic sales targets after excluding the impact of exchange rates and other items.

After the performance announcement, clorox's after-hours stock price rose 3.07% to $161.31.