Despite macroeconomic headwinds and inflationary input cost situation, Clorox Corporation ( CLX ) posted better-than-expected second-quarter 2012 results. COLGATE PALMOLI ( CL ): Free Stock Analysis Report CLOROX CO ( CLX ): Free Stock Analysis Report PROCTER & GAMBL ( PG ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Clorox's Lifestyle segment recorded a 6% sales jump in the quarter compared with the base period a year ago, on the back of volume growth of 2% and increased pricing.