Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Tops Q2 EPS by 11c; offers outlook

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) reported Q2 EPS of $2.12, $0.11 better than the analyst estimate of $2.01. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.19 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.23 billion.

2026 Outlook

The Company now expects 2026 Organic Sales Growth to be approximately 100 basis points below its weighted average category growth in the categories and countries it competes, currently 2% on a trailing twelve-month basis. This primarily reflects realized and potential unfavorable impacts amounting to approximately 100 basis points at a total company level from the China social media disruptions. Adjusted Operating Profit is now expected to grow mid-single digits on a constant-currency basis. Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations are expected to grow high single digits on a constant-currency basis including an approximately 30 percent increase in income from equity companies versus 2025. Adjusted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark are expected to see a low single digit decline on a constant-currency basis.

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