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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) increased its regular quarterly dividend to $1.28 per share, up from $1.26. The dividend is payable in cash on April 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026. This marks the company's 54th consecutive year of dividend increases and continues a dividend payment streak of 92 consecutive years. The announcement reiterates Kimberly-Clark's long history of shareholder distributions and consistent dividend policy.
Kimberly-Clark (Nasdaq: KMB) reported Q4 and full‑year 2025 results showing momentum from its Powering Care transformation and the announced Kenvue acquisition. Q4 net sales were $4.1B, down 0.6% with organic sales +2.1%. Q4 adjusted operating profit rose 13.1% to $629M and adjusted EPS increased 24.0% to $1.86. Full‑year net sales were $16.4B, down 2.1% with organic sales +1.7%. Cash from operations was $2.8B, capex rose to $1.1B, and the company returned $1.8B to shareholders. For 2026 the company expects organic growth in line-to-ahead of ~2% category growth, mid-to-high single‑digit adjusted operating profit growth, and double‑digit adjusted EPS growth on a constant‑currency basis.
Huggies (NYSE: KMB) is donating 15 million diapers in 15 days to mark the 15th anniversary of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). This donation begins an expanded partnership in which Huggies will provide 75 million diapers over three years to NDBN-member diaper banks serving 33 U.S. states and DC. The move makes Kimberly-Clark the largest donor in NDBN history and follows a combined effort that has distributed more than 300 million diapers and wipes since 2011. Approximately 2 million diapers will be allocated to smaller member banks with limited warehouse capacity. NDBN invites nationwide volunteers and donations; more info is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A press release and supplemental materials will be posted at approximately 6:30 a.m. EST.
Management will host a live Q&A session with analysts beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST. The earnings release, supplemental materials, the live Q&A webcast, and a replay will be available via Kimberly-Clark's Investor Relations website.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) said CEO Mike Hsu and CFO Nelson Urdaneta will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EST.
Investors can watch a broadcast via the company’s Investors section at www.kimberly-clark.com. The presentation will cover company developments for attendees and webcast viewers.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.26 per share, payable on January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2025.
The company noted it has paid a dividend for 91 consecutive years and has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years. Kimberly-Clark also scheduled its next annual shareholder meeting for May 14, 2026.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) agreed to acquire Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing Kenvue at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion (based on KMB close on Oct 31, 2025). The deal offers Kenvue shareholders $3.50 cash plus 0.14625 KMB shares (total $21.01 per KVUE share) and is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to approvals.
The combined company is projected to generate ~$32 billion revenue and ~$7 billion adjusted EBITDA in 2025, with anticipated run-rate synergies of $2.1 billion and $2.5 billion of one-time costs to capture them. Post-close ownership: ~54% KMB / 46% KVUE.
Kimberly-Clark (Nasdaq: KMB) reported third quarter 2025 results with net sales of $4.2 billion and organic sales growth of 2.5%, driven by 2.4% volume growth. Reported gross margin was 36.0%; adjusted gross margin was 36.8%, down 170 basis points year-over-year. Diluted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark was $1.34 reported and $1.82 adjusted, roughly in line with last year. Year-to-date adjusted EPS was $5.67. The company returned $1.4 billion to shareholders YTD, increased capex to $741 million, and ended the quarter with $7.3 billion total debt. 2025 outlook: adjusted operating profit to grow low single digits on a constant-currency basis and adjusted free cash flow of approximately $2 billion.
Thinx (NYSE:KMB) launched the "Thinx Leakproof MVP Giveaway" (Oct 20, 2025) to donate reusable period underwear to girls' teams and support teen athletes.
The initiative complements the 2025 State of the Period findings that 93% of teens report a negative experience in sports/extracurriculars due to their period and 60% worry about leaking; Thinx and PERIOD partnered on the survey conducted by The Harris Poll.
Through Nov 10, 2025, parents and coaches can enter to win Thinx Teens leakproof underwear (up to 12-hour LeakSafe™ protection) and access educational resources for coaches and parents developed with Dr. Fran Haydanek and PERIOD. Rules and details are on Thinx's website.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) announced a three-year, $28.7 million commitment from the Kimberly-Clark Foundation to expand menstrual care and maternal & infant care programs. The initiative will fund enhanced partnerships with Baby2Baby, Plan International, Project HOPE, and UNICEF to reach an estimated 24 million women and girls across Brazil, Peru, China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United States.
Programs will include menstrual hygiene education, safe sanitation, perinatal and newborn care, maternal mental health supports, and health-system strengthening.