Kimberly-Clark Q3 2026 preliminary net sales slip to $4.13 billion; full-year outlook reaffirmed
Kimberly-Clark estimated preliminary results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with net sales of $4,134 million, down from $4,150 million a year earlier, and organic sales growth of negative 1.3%. Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark fell to $1.70 from $1.82, while reported diluted EPS rose to $5.37, helped by a $4.33 per share IFP transaction gain. The company said its 2026 outlook remains consistent with previous expectations, and final third-quarter results are due November 5, 2026.
Key points
- Net sales were $4,134 million versus $4,150 million in the prior-year quarter; organic sales growth was negative 1.3% compared with 2.5%.
- Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $1.70 versus $1.82; reported diluted EPS was $5.37 versus $1.34, including a $4.33 per share IFP transaction gain.
- Adjusted operating profit was $677 million versus $683 million, and the company cited $106 million of Kenvue Acquisition costs in its operating profit adjustments.
- The 2026 outlook was reaffirmed, and final third-quarter results will be released on November 5, 2026.
The filing
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