Kimberly-Clark Q1 net sales rise 2.7% to $4.2 billion; 2026 outlook reaffirmed
Kimberly-Clark reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with net sales of $4.2 billion, up 2.7%, and reported diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.70 versus $1.39 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations fell 1.2% to $1.60, mainly due to a higher adjusted effective tax rate, and the company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, which it says reflects assumptions subject to change in the macro environment.
Key points
- Net sales were $4.2 billion, up 2.7%, with organic sales growth of 2.5%.
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.60, down 1.2%; reported diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.70 versus $1.39.
- Operating profit was $753 million, including a $120 million benefit from insurance claim settlements; adjusted operating profit rose 3.7% to $732 million.
- The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and expects adjusted EPS from continuing operations to grow at a double-digit rate on a constant-currency basis.
The filing
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