Who owns Burt's Bees?
Burt's Bees is owned by Clorox (the United States, NYSE: CLX), which has owned the brand since 30 November 2007.[1] Burt's Bees was founded in 1984 in North Carolina and was independent until 2007.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Clorox Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1984–2007)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Oakland, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, North Carolina
- Founded
- 1984
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Body care & lotions
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CLX
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees began in Maine in 1984, when a beekeeper's surplus wax was turned into candles and then lip balm by his partner, and the bearded man on the tin is the beekeeper. Clorox acquired it in 2007 for $913 million, and the founders had by then long since sold out.
Ownership timeline of Burt's Bees
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Burt's Bees?
The parent company of Burt's Bees is Clorox, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Burt's Bees American?
Yes. Burt's Bees originated in the United States in 1984 and its owner, Clorox, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Clorox owned Burt's Bees?
Clorox has owned Burt's Bees since 30 November 2007.
Who owned Burt's Bees before Clorox?
Burt's Bees was an independent company from its founding in 1984 in North Carolina until Clorox acquired it in 2007.
Is Burt's Bees still owned by Clorox?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Burt's Bees is still owned by Clorox. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Clorox Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-07 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 7 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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