Kimberly-Clark (KMB) president gains shares via RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kimberly-Clark executive Ehab Abou-Oaf increased his equity stake through routine compensation-related activity. On May 1, 2026, he exercised vested restricted share units into 1,430 and 1,450 shares of common stock, converting a total of 2,880 units into stock.

He also received a grant of 6,143 restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock, with additional units accruing as dividends are paid. Following these transactions, he directly holds 53,163 shares of common stock and 6,143 restricted share units.

Insider Trade Summary

2,880 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Abou-Oaf Ehab

Role Pres. Int'l Fam. Care & Prof.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested)	1,430	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested)	1,450	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested)	6,143	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,450	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,430	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested) — 1,908 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested) — 3,385 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested) — 6,143 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 53,163 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock. Includes restricted share units which were accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock. Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan. Additional restricted share units are accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock. The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Key Figures

RSUs converted to stock: 2,880 units New RSU grant: 6,143 units Direct common shares after transactions: 53,163 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs converted to stock 2,880 units Restricted share units exercised into common stock on May 1, 2026

New RSU grant 6,143 units Restricted share units granted on May 1, 2026, 1-for-1 into common stock

Direct common shares after transactions 53,163 shares Direct holdings of Kimberly-Clark common stock after May 1, 2026 exercises

RSU holdings after grant 6,143 units Restricted share units held following the May 1, 2026 award

Individual RSU conversions 1,430 and 1,450 units Two RSU tranches converted into common stock on May 1, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted share units, Equity Participation Plan, dividends reinvested, vest, +1 more

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Restricted share units financial

"Represents restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock."

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

Equity Participation Plan financial

"granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan."

dividends reinvested financial

"Includes restricted share units which were accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock."

vest financial

"The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

1-for-1 basis financial

"Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Abou-Oaf Ehab

(Last) (First) (Middle)

P.O. BOX 619100

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75261-9100

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP [ KMB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres. Int'l Fam. Care & Prof.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		1,450(1)	A	$0.0000(2)	53,163	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		1,430(1)	A	$0.0000(2)	54,593	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested)	(2)	05/01/2026		M			1,430(1)	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,430	$0.0000(2)	1,908	D
Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested)	(2)	05/01/2026		M			1,450(1)	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,450	$0.0000(2)	3,385	D
Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested)	(2)	05/01/2026		A		6,143		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	6,143	$0.0000(2)	6,143	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock. Includes restricted share units which were accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.

2. Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan. Additional restricted share units are accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.

3. The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary of the grant date.

	Jeffrey S. McFall as attorney-in-fact for Ehab Abou-Oaf	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Ehab Abou-Oaf report at Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Ehab Abou-Oaf reported exercising restricted share units into 2,880 shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock and receiving a grant of 6,143 new restricted share units, all on May 1, 2026, as part of equity-based compensation.

How many Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares does Ehab Abou-Oaf hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Ehab Abou-Oaf directly holds 53,163 shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock and 6,143 restricted share units, which are payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock under the company’s equity participation plan.

What type of equity award did Ehab Abou-Oaf receive from Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

He received 6,143 restricted share units that are payable on a 1-for-1 basis in Kimberly-Clark common stock. Additional units accrue based on dividends paid, and the award was granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan.

How do Ehab Abou-Oaf’s restricted share units at Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vest?

The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary, creating a multi-year vesting schedule tied to continued service at Kimberly-Clark.

Are dividends reflected in Ehab Abou-Oaf’s restricted share units at Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Yes. The filing notes that restricted share units include additional units accrued based on dividends paid on Kimberly-Clark’s common stock, meaning dividend equivalents increase the number of units associated with the award over time.