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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kimberly-Clark (KMB)

Kimberly-Clark Reports Q3 2026 Results, Reaffirms Standalone Outlook and Completes Kenvue Deal

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings

Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported third quarter 2026 net sales of $4.1 billion, down 0.4 percent year-over-year, alongside a 1.3 percent decline in organic sales driven by headwinds in China and North American inventory movements. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.19, while adjusted EPS rose 17.2 percent to $1.70. Additionally, the company completed its Kenvue acquisition and the International Family Care and Professional transaction.

Key points

  • Delivered third quarter net sales of $4.1 billion, representing a 0.4 percent decrease compared to the prior year.
  • Reported third quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.19, and adjusted EPS of $1.70.
  • Completed the Kenvue transaction and the International Family Care and Professional transaction during the quarter.

The filing

CompanyKimberly-Clark (KMB)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 5, 2026, 6:33 AM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-070514

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI (Google Gemini, gemini-3.5-flash-lite) on Nov 5, 2026, 8:16 AM ET, from the text of the filing and its press-release exhibits only.

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