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Kimberly-Clark Corporation manufactures branded personal care, consumer tissue and professional hygiene products sold in more than 175 countries and territories. Its portfolio includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Depend, Poise, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle and WypAll, with updates often tied to product launches, brand initiatives, retailer availability and consumer-use innovations.
Recurring company developments include quarterly operating results, volume and pricing trends, productivity actions, investor conference presentations, governance and ethics matters, and supply-chain or logistics events affecting customer service. The company’s disclosures also describe its North American and international market activity and the role of major tissue and hygiene brands in its sales mix.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026. Kimberly-Clark reports 92 consecutive years of dividend payments and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Huggies (NYSE:KMB) launched Natural Born Fighters on May 6, 2026, a campaign honoring NICU babies, families and caregivers and promoting specialized preemie diapers. The campaign highlights Derick Hall's 23-week NICU origin, features tailored nano (2 lb) and (4 lb) diapers, and invites support at .
Huggies said each nano and micro diaper is hand-inspected (over 38 million inspected since 2013) and will donate $1 per tagged social post to the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation (campaign donation min $100,000; max $250,000; 5/6/26–12/31/26).
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB), through its Huggies brand, launched the “Natural Born Fighters” campaign on May 6, 2026 to honor NICU babies, families, and caregivers. The initiative features stories from former NICU babies, including football player Derick Hall and swimmer Allison Schmitt, and promotes specialized Huggies micro and nano preemie diapers.
From May 6 to December 31, 2026, Huggies will donate $1 per qualifying social media post tagging @NICUlittlefighters to the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation, with a minimum donation of $100,000 and a maximum of $250,000.
Kleenex (KMB) launched Snap & Go, a durable on-the-go tissue pack with a secure snap lid and 25 Kleenex Ultra Soft 3‑layer tissues per pack. Available May 4, 2026 online at Amazon, Target, and Walmart; additional retailers in May. Pack pricing: single $1.79, 4-pack $6.99, 9-pack $14.49.
Dimensions: 1.43" x 4.25" x 3"; colors: blue and fuchsia. Product emphasizes portability, protection, and hypoallergenic comfort.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) will present at the Barclays 18th Annual Americas Select Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at 1:30 p.m. BST / 8:30 a.m. EDT. A webcast link will be available via the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website at www.kimberly-clark.com.
Kimberly-Clark (Nasdaq: KMB) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $4.2 billion, up 2.7% with organic sales growth of 2.5%. Adjusted operating profit was $732 million, up 3.7% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.60, down 1.2% while adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark was $1.97, up 2.1%.
Cash from operations was $745 million, capital spending year-to-date $424 million, and total debt was $7.1 billion as of March 31, 2026. The company reaffirmed 2026 outlook, forecasting mid-to-high single-digit adjusted operating profit growth and double-digit adjusted EPS growth on a constant-currency basis.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) announced the post-closing organizational structure and named key leaders that will take effect after completing its pending acquisition of Kenvue, targeted to close in the second half of 2026. The combined company will operate four segments with estimated annual sales: North America $18.0B, EMEA $5.0B, Asia Pacific Focus Markets $4.3B, and Enterprise Markets $4.3B.
Mike Hsu will remain Chairman and CEO; a senior leadership roster and integration management office were disclosed to drive Day 1 readiness and identify growth and efficiency priorities.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) confirmed a fire April 7, 2026 at a leased distribution center in Ontario, California operated by logistics partner NFI Industries. There were no reported injuries, no Kimberly-Clark employees onsite, and no Kimberly-Clark manufacturing assets impacted.
The company activated a response team, invoked supply-chain continuity plans, secured alternative inbound locations and additional warehousing, and said it has business interruption and property insurance. Further updates are expected with the next quarterly business update on April 28, 2026.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) will release first quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The company said a press release and supplemental materials will be available at approximately 6:30 a.m. EDT, followed by a live analyst Q&A at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Investors can access the earnings release, supplemental materials, and live webcast via Kimberly-Clark Investor Relations; a replay will be available after the event.
Goodnites (NYSE:KMB) launched the Language of Bedwetting on April 2, 2026, a free AAC vocabulary set to help non-verbal and Autistic children express needs, feelings, and actions related to bedwetting. The tool includes 100+ symbols, is AAC-app compatible, and was developed with a speech-language pathologist and Autism advocates.
It is available for immediate download to caregivers, clinicians, and educators to support communication and emotional well-being around nighttime incontinence.