Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Personal Care

Consumer Tissue

K-C Professional

Corporate & Other

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Marketing, research and general expenses

Other (income) and expense, net

Impairment of intangible assets

Operating Expenses

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

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Revenue Multiple

Kimberly-Clark

Huggies is the brand name of a disposable diaper marketed by Kimberly-Clark.

Huggies

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Pull-Ups

Kleenex is a brand name for a variety of paper-based products such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, tampons, and diapers. Often used informally as a genericized trademark for facial tissue in the United States, the name Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Kleenex products are manufactured in 30 countries and sold in more than 170 countries. Kleenex brands include Cottonelle, Huggies, and VIVA.

Kleenex

Scott Paper Comapny was the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of sanitary tissue products with operations in 22 countries. Its products were sold under a variety of well-known brand names, including Scott Tissue, Cottonelle, Baby Fresh, Scottex and Viva. Consolidated sales of its consumer and commercial products totalled approximately $3.6 billion in 1994. The company was acquired by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1995.

Scott Paper Company

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swim pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and sells facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products for household use. The K-C Professional segment supplies workplace supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reports robust sales growth and margin recovery

Kimberly-Clark's Q4 2022 earnings call highlights strong sales growth, margin recovery, and strategic investments in innovation and sustainability. While facing inflation challenges and softer market share performance, the company remains focused on driving long-term shareholder value through brand health and customer expectations.

Kimberly-Clark reports robust Q1 performance and plans for growth

Kimberly-Clark's Q1 earnings call highlighted strong performance, raised outlook, and strategies to address challenges. The company aims to drive sustainable growth, expand gross margins, and improve market share performance in key segments.

Kimberly-Clark excels in Q2 with strong growth and margin improvement

Kimberly-Clark delivered strong Q2 results with organic growth, margin improvement, and raised outlook for the year.
The company's focus on innovation, marketing efficiency, and proactive strategies position it well for future growth.
Challenges in market share and cost environment are being addressed through strategic adjustments and margin expansion initiatives.
Opportunities in expanding margins, innovation, and market expansion present avenues for sustained growth and performance.

Kimberly-Clark reports stellar Q3 results, eyes sustained growth ahead

Kimberly-Clark's Q3 performance showcased robust growth driven by strong segment results and new product initiatives.
While facing challenges related to costs and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths position it well for future opportunities.
With an optimistic outlook for the full year, Kimberly-Clark remains focused on sustaining growth momentum and profitability.
Overall, the earnings call highlighted a solid performance, strategic strengths, challenges to address, and promising opportunities ahead.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) posts strong 2023 performance, focuses on volume growth

Kimberly-Clark's CEO highlights volume growth plans amidst challenges, anticipates segment growth.

Kimberly-Clark excels in Q1 with strong growth and strategic focus

Kimberly-Clark's Q1 performance reflects strong volume growth, market share gains, and productivity initiatives. The company's focus on innovation and cost management strategies positions it well to navigate challenges from global uncertainties and input cost inflation. Strategic decisions to differentiate brands and exit private label businesses present opportunities for future growth.

Kimberly-Clark reports robust Q2 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Kimberly-Clark's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong market share gains, strategic focus on growth, and cost-saving initiatives. While investments may impact margins, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on volume growth opportunities and drive efficiency through organizational changes.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) progresses on growth strategy amidst market challenges

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is navigating challenges like retail inventory reductions and shipment hurdles while focusing on sustainable growth through innovation and cost management.
The company's strategic shift towards science-based innovation and market share expansion positions it well for long-term success despite market headwinds.
Strong execution, disciplined profitability management, and flexibility in strategic decision-making are key drivers for Kimberly-Clark's growth and resilience.

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Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

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EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

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Purchase/sale of investments

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Other sources

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Cash from other sources

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Free cash flow

Profitability is being pressured as the market-share battle heats up.

Kimberly-Clark Loses Ground to P&G in Q3

Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) CEO Mike Hsu on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Kimberly-Clark shares moved sharply lower on mixed third quarter financial results and below-consensus guidance.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Retests Support on Earnings Outlook

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. stock sank 3.6% in Thursday premarket trading after the consumer goods company reported third-quarter earnings that missed Street estimates. Net income totaled $472 million, or $1.38 per share, down from $671 million, or $1.94 per share, last year.

Kimberly-Clark shares sink after earnings miss

Shares of Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) fell 4.3% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q3 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 6.52% over the past year to $1.72, which missed the estimate of $1.75.

Recap: Kimberly-Clark Q3 Earnings

DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported third quarter 2020 results. Executive Summary Third quarter 2020 net sales of $4.7 billion increased 1 percent compared to the year-ago period, including organic sales growth of 3 percent. Diluted...

Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results

On Thursday, October 22, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will release its latest earnings report. Benzinga's outlook for Kimberly-Clark is included in the following report.

Preview: Kimberly-Clark's Earnings

Drab sales in the K-C Professional unit due to the pandemic are likely to get reflected in Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) third-quarter results. Nonetheless, its robust cost-saving efforts are yielding.

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DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will webcast a discussion of its third quarter 2020 results at 9 a.m. CDT on Thursday, October 22. Kimberly-Clark's Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu and Senior Vice President and CFO Maria Henry will participate in the...

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Sales have grown as COVID-19 impacted consumers stocked up on the company's essential products.

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Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) efficient cost-saving efforts are yielding results. Also, it is witnessing higher consumer demand thanks to coronavirus-induced stockpiling.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Looks Appealing on Cost-Saving Efforts

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