More on Clorox's FQ3

• Clorox (NYSE:NYSE:CLX) reports sales rose 5% if the impact of currency swings is backed out.
• Volume was up 1% for the quarter.
• Gross margin rate +110 bps to 43.2%.
• Segment revenue: Cleaning: $442M (+1%), Household: $451M (+5%), Lifestyle: $243M (+3%), International: $265M (flat & 10% growth on currency-neutral basis).
• FY2015 Guidance: Sales: ~+1% to +2%; EBIT margin: ~flat; Diluted EPS: $4.45 to $4.55; Tax rate: ~34%.
• FQ3 results