Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Misses Q2 EPS by 27c, Lowers FY Guidance

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Kimberly-Clark Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

July 23, 2021 7:30 AM EDT

DALLAS, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported second quarter 2021 results.

Executive Summary

Second quarter 2021 net sales of $4.7 billion increased 2 percent compared to the year-ago period, with an organic sales decline of 3 percent. Diluted net income per share for the second quarter was $1.19 in 2021 and $1.99 in 2020. Second quarter adjusted earnings per share were $1.47 in 2021 compared to $2.20 in 2020. Adjusted earnings per share exclude certain items described later in this news release. Diluted net income per share for 2021 is anticipated to be... More