Kimberly-Clark Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has announced its decision to voluntarily transfer its stock exchange listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The transition is scheduled to take place with the final trading day on NYSE being May 29, 2025, and trading on Nasdaq commencing on May 30, 2025. The company will retain its current ticker symbol "KMB" after the transfer.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has launched the new Potty with Pull-Ups® ft. Disney Jr. app, a comprehensive potty training solution featuring Disney Jr. characters. The app combines parent resources with interactive content for children, leveraging over 35 years of potty training expertise. Key features include a readiness quiz, customizable training plan, progress tracking, and interactive games featuring Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters.

Early testing showed 80% of users agreed the app would help motivate their child to potty train. The free app is available on iOS and Google Play in the US. As part of the launch, Pull-Ups® is running a contest from May 15-21, 2025, offering a chance to win a trip to the Pull-Ups® Passport to Confidence Event at Disneyland Hotel on June 23, 2025.

Huggies, a Kimberly-Clark (KMB) brand, has partnered with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo to launch their new Little Movers HuggFit 360° slip-on diapers. The product features double the stretch of regular Little Movers diapers and offers up to 100% blowout and leakproof protection. The campaign includes a cinematic ad featuring Giannis and his 19-month-old daughter Eva, set to Ludacris' "Stand Up."

As part of the partnership, Huggies is donating $100,000 worth of diapers to Milwaukee Diaper Bank. The company, as founding sponsors of the National Diaper Bank Network, has donated over 270 million diapers and wipes since 2011.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced that Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu and CFO Nelson Urdaneta will present at the upcoming Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, at 9:35 a.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has promoted Russ Torres to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Torres, who previously served as President, North America, will now oversee day-to-day operations of business segments, Global Supply Chain, R&D, Global Growth, and Digital Technology Solutions organizations, reporting to Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu.

Torres has led KMB's North America business since October 2024 and brings over 25 years of CPG industry experience, including roles at Newell Brands, Bain & Company, and Mondelez International. Under his leadership, KMB's North America business achieved mid-single digit compound annual growth. Kurt Laufer will serve as Interim President, North America while the company searches for a permanent successor.

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, payable on July 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 6, 2025. This marks the company's 91st consecutive year of dividend payments and 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases.

The company maintains leading market positions with its portfolio of trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, and Scott, holding No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Kimberly-Clark has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for seven consecutive years and was named one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024.

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has announced a $2 billion investment plan over the next 5 years in its North America business, marking its largest domestic expansion in 30 years. The investment includes two major projects: a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, and an expansion of its Beech Island, South Carolina site with an automated distribution center. The initiative is expected to create over 900 new jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. The Warren facility, spanning over a million square feet, will serve the Northeast and Midwest regions, reaching approximately 117 million consumers. The Beech Island expansion will feature an automated Regional Distribution Center with advanced robotics and AI-powered logistics systems. Construction for both facilities will begin in May 2025, with completion expected within 2-3 years. This investment supports KMB's transformation initiative and aims to enhance manufacturing capacity for brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Depend, Scott, and Cottonelle.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported Q1 2025 results with net sales of $4.8 billion, down 6.0% from the previous year, including a 1.6% organic sales decline. The company's diluted earnings per share were $1.70, while adjusted EPS decreased 4.0% to $1.93.

Key financial metrics include:

• Gross margin at 35.8% (36.9% adjusted)
• Operating profit of $769 million ($844 million adjusted)
• Net interest expense of $57 million
• Effective tax rate of 23.8% (21.4% adjusted)

The company updated its 2025 outlook, now expecting flat to positive adjusted operating profit on a constant-currency basis, compared to previous expectations of high single-digit growth. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is revised to approximately $2 billion, down from the previous forecast of more than $2 billion, reflecting increased cost pressures from an uncertain geopolitical landscape.

Goodnites®, the leading nighttime underwear brand, has announced the launch of a new XXL size that fits children up to 165 lbs. This expansion follows the introduction of XL size in 2021, responding to consumer demand for larger sizes.

The brand, which invented the nighttime underwear category over 30 years ago, offers products with up to 100% leak-free overnight protection. Research shows that among children experiencing bedwetting, one in six children face this challenge, with one in 10 having a disability, primarily Autism and ADHD.

The new XXL size is currently available on Amazon and will be rolling out to retailers nationwide in the coming months. Goodnites® now offers five size options, making it the most size-inclusive brand in the category. The company has also partnered with the Autism Society of America to provide support and resources to families in the Autism community.