Clorox sees significant sales decline, quarterly loss due to lingering impacts of cyberattack
- Clorox experienced a cyberattack in August that continues to disrupt operations and cause product shortages.
- The company projects a 23-28% sales decline and a per-share loss of $0.35-0.75 for the first quarter.
- Analysts have downgraded Clorox stock and cut price targets due to the financial impacts.
- Clorox expects ongoing but diminishing effects from the cyberattack through the second quarter.
- The hackers behind the attack have also targeted major casino operators like MGM Resorts.