Kimberly-Clark Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

U by Kotex has partnered with 18-year-old Anna Leigh Waters, the world's #1 pickleball player, to challenge period stigma in sports. Waters, who recently won an undefeated tournament in San Clemente while menstruating, demonstrates that peak performance doesn't pause during periods. The partnership aims to address concerning statistics, including that over 84% of teenage girls aged 11-16 report decreased interest in sports after starting their period, and 25% feel embarrassed to participate in physical activities during menstruation. Research suggests some women may actually experience improved mental agility and faster reaction times during menstruation. The collaboration between U by Kotex and Waters focuses on normalizing period conversations in sports and empowering women to stay active throughout their cycle.

Suzano (SUZ) and Kimberly-Clark announced a major US$3.4 billion joint venture to create a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries. Suzano will acquire a 51% stake for US$1.734 billion, while Kimberly-Clark will retain 49%. The new Netherlands-based company will own 22 manufacturing facilities across 14 countries, with approximately 9,000 employees and an annual production capacity of 1 million tonnes of tissue. The venture includes Kimberly-Clark's international tissue assets, which generated US$3.3 billion in net sales in 2024, and will market iconic brands like Kleenex, Scott, and WypAll. The deal, expected to close in mid-2026, combines Suzano's industrial expertise with Kimberly-Clark's brand management capabilities. Suzano will have majority board control with three of five directors and holds a future call option to acquire Kimberly-Clark's 49% stake.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has announced a strategic partnership with Suzano (SUZ) to create a leading international tissue and professional products company. Under the agreement, Suzano will own 51% and KMB will retain 49% of the new venture, which will include KMB's International Family Care and Professional business. The contributed business generated $3.3B in net sales in 2024, with an implied enterprise value of $3.4B. The venture will encompass operations in 70+ countries, 22 manufacturing facilities, and 9,000 employees. The deal will allow KMB to focus on higher-growth personal care segments, with approximately two-thirds of future revenues coming from personal care categories. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026 and will be $0.30-0.40 dilutive to Adjusted EPS in the first full year. Suzano will have future options to purchase KMB's remaining 49% stake.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has awarded 30 Bright Futures college scholarships to high school seniors, children of company employees across North America. The scholarship program, now in its 33rd year, provides grants worth up to $20,000 ($5,000 per school year) for full-time students attending accredited colleges and universities.

This year's scholarship class maintains an impressive average GPA of 3.98, with recipients set to attend prestigious institutions including MIT, Wheaton College, Georgia Tech, and the University of Wisconsin. Since its inception, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation has awarded nearly $50 million in scholarships to more than 2,400 students, with past recipients pursuing careers in medicine, education, armed forces, and engineering.

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.