Stock Data
$0.87 (0.80%)
Asset Type
Common Stock
Exchange
NASDAQ
Currency
USD
Country
USA
Sector
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
Industry
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
Kimberly-Clark Corp is a leading global company specializing in personal care and consumer tissue products. With a rich history dating back to 1872 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it offers a wide range of products including disposable diapers, baby wipes, feminine care products, and bathroom tissues under well-known brands such as Huggies, Kotex, Kleenex, and Scott. The company caters to both household and professional markets, distributing its goods through supermarkets, drugstores, and e-commerce platforms, as well as directly to various facilities and businesses.
A fifth straight EPS beat came from margin work: adjusted gross margin expanded 190 basis points to 38.8% on tariff refunds and productivity savings, while revenue came in just under expectations. The catch is guidance, now cut to roughly 100 basis points below category growth as a viral misinformation campaign hits diaper sales in China.
Kimberly-Clark reports at 6:30 AM ET, before the bell, and the number that matters is gross margin: input and freight costs have jumped across household products, and peers are already flagging sourcing spikes. Whether price increases are sticking in tissue and personal care decides the next leg for this $35.7 billion staple.
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