Welcome to our dedicated page for Kimberly-Clark news (Ticker: KMB), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Kimberly-Clark stock.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) is a global personal care and sanitary paper product manufacturer whose brands, according to the company, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. The KMB news page on Stock Titan aggregates company-issued announcements, earnings updates, strategic transactions and brand-level campaigns so readers can follow developments affecting Kimberly-Clark stock and its extensive portfolio of consumer and professional products.
Recent news releases highlight several key themes. Earnings announcements and related Form 8-K filings provide updates on quarterly results, organic sales growth, transformation initiatives and segment performance in North America and International Personal Care. Capital allocation and shareholder returns are covered through dividend declarations, where the company notes a multi-decade record of paying and increasing dividends.
Strategic moves are another major news category. Kimberly-Clark has announced an agreement to acquire Kenvue Inc., described as a global consumer health leader and the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Separate disclosures outline a joint venture involving the former International Family Care and Professional segment with Suzano S.A., reflecting ongoing portfolio reshaping. These items appear in both press releases and SEC-referenced communications.
Brand and social impact news is also prominent. Releases describe initiatives from Huggies, Depend and Thinx, including campaigns around men’s health, prostate cancer awareness, period stigma reduction and support for teen athletes. Additional stories cover the Kimberly-Clark Foundation’s partnerships with Baby2Baby, Plan International, Project HOPE and UNICEF to expand access to menstrual, maternal and infant care in multiple countries.
Investors, analysts and consumers can use this news feed to monitor how Kimberly-Clark’s strategic actions, financial results, acquisitions, joint ventures and purpose-driven programs relate to the KMB ticker and the company’s stated goal of delivering Better Care for a Better World.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has announced a 3.3% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.26 per share, marking its 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 7, 2025.
The company maintains leading market positions with its portfolio of consumer brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, and Kotex, holding No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Kimberly-Clark operates in more than 175 countries and has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for six consecutive years and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, highlighting the success of its Powering Care strategy. Q4 sales were $4.9 billion, down 0.8%, with organic sales up 2.3%. Q4 diluted EPS was $1.34, while adjusted EPS was $1.50.
Full-year 2024 results showed net sales of $20.1 billion, down 1.8% from 2023, with organic sales growth of 3.2%. The company achieved significant gross margin expansion, with adjusted gross margin reaching 36.5%, up 200 basis points. Full-year adjusted earnings per share increased 11.1% to $7.30.
For 2025, KMB expects organic sales growth to outpace market growth (currently ~2%). The outlook includes anticipated negative impacts from currency translation (~300 basis points) and business exits (~240 basis points). The company projects adjusted operating profit to grow at a high single-digit rate on a constant-currency basis.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The company will issue a press release and supplemental materials at approximately 6:30 a.m. EST, followed by a live Q&A session with analysts starting at 8:00 a.m. EST. Investors and interested parties can access the earnings release, supplemental materials, and participate in the Q&A session through Kimberly-Clark's Investor Relations website. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the same platform after the event.
Kimberly-Clark is expanding its Global Digital Technology Center (GDTC) in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2018 with a $2.5M investment, the center has grown 8x in five years. The GDTC focuses on Data Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud Transformation, and Digital Operations, delivering significant results including:
- 25% improvement in employee productivity through Gen AI platforms in 2024
- 10% improvement in sales execution across Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- $20M+ global savings through Maestro AI supply chain platform
- $50M+ savings via Warehouse Automation Platform
- Development of Procuree 3.0, an AI-powered procurement chatbot serving 42 countries
The center plans further expansion over the next three years, focusing on advancing AI/ML capabilities and innovative digital solutions.
Poise®, Kimberly-Clark's leading brand for light bladder leak protection, launches a new marketing campaign featuring actress Katherine Heigl to destigmatize bladder leaks, which affect at least 50% of women. The campaign highlights how perimenopause, menopause, and childbirth can impact pelvic health and cause bladder leaks.
The campaign includes two advertisements: one featuring Heigl at brunch discussing 'giggle dribble' moments, and another showing her addressing bladder leaks openly in public. The initiative aims to educate women about these common issues and promote Poise's range of protection products, including liners and pads. The campaign will be distributed across TV, social, digital media, and retailer platforms.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) announced that Chief Financial Officer Nelson Urdaneta will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, at 1:30 pm ET. Interested parties can access the webcast through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, payable on January 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 6, 2024. This marks the company's 90th consecutive year of dividend payments and 52nd consecutive year of dividend increases. The company also announced its annual shareholder meeting will be held on May 1, 2025. Kimberly-Clark maintains leading market positions with its portfolio of consumer brands, holding No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) announced the election of Joseph Romanelli to its board of directors, expanding the board from 12 to 13 members. Romanelli currently serves as president of Human Health International for Merck & Co. (MSD), where he oversees 75-plus markets outside the U.S. and leads a team of 14,000 colleagues. Prior to his current role at MSD, which began in 2022, he was CEO of JiXing Pharmaceuticals and held various strategic and operational positions at MSD and Schering-Plough over 25 years.
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago has been named the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the Heroes of the Classroom program, presented by Kleenex®. The program, celebrating Kleenex's 100-year anniversary, recognizes K-12 teachers for their dedication and resilience. Ms. Brazel, a special education teacher with 19 years of experience, was selected from 10 finalists across multiple states.
As the winner, Ms. Brazel receives $5,000, while her school gets an additional $5,000 and a year's supply of Kleenex tissues. She was nominated by principal Dr. Theresa Nolan for her commitment to ensuring every student feels seen and heard, and for building lasting relationships with students and families.
U by Kotex® has launched MaxiMalism Jeans, a -edition denim line featuring transparent back pockets designed to display period products rather than hide them. This initiative aims to combat period stigma, addressing research showing that 83% of girls feel they should hide their period products. The jeans will be released in small batches, with additional releases scheduled for October 24 and 27, 2024. The campaign is supported by statistics showing that 76% of students associate periods negatively, while 85% believe periods should be recognized as a health indicator rather than something shameful.