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Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

October 25, 2021 7:30 AM EDT

DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported third quarter 2021 results.

Executive Summary

Third quarter 2021 net sales of $5.0 billion increased 7 percent compared to the year-ago period, with an organic sales increase of 4 percent. Diluted net income per share for the third quarter was $1.39 in 2021 and $1.38 in 2020. Third quarter adjusted earnings per share were $1.62 in 2021 compared to $1.72 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