| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.2K | 14.0% |
| Total Income | 4.2K | 14.0% |
| Expenditure | 3.4K | 16.2% |
| PBT | 685.00 | |
| Net Profit | 665.00 | 17.3% |
| OPM | 18.09% | 2.20pp |
| NPM | 15.97% | 4.26pp |
| EPS | 2.00 | 17.0% |
Kimberly-Clark Reports Q1 2026 Net Sales of $4.2 Billion, Up 2.7% YoY
28 Apr 2026 · 28 Apr, 4:07 pm
Summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced solid first quarter 2026 results, with net sales reaching $4.2 billion, a 2.7 percent increase year-over-year, and organic sales growth of 2.5 percent. Adjusted operating profit grew by 3.7 percent to $732 million, while the adjusted gross margin stood at 37.9 percent, a 60 basis point decline. Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark increased by 2.1 percent to $1.97. CEO Mike Hsu highlighted the strength of their growth engine and anticipated accelerating into their next chapter with the acquisition of Kenvue, supported by a strong innovation pipeline.
Key Highlights
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Kimberly-Clark reported net sales of $4.2 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 2.7 percent increase, with organic sales growing by 2.5 percent.
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Adjusted operating profit rose by 3.7 percent to $732 million compared to the prior year, driven by strong productivity savings and lower expenses.
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The adjusted gross margin for the quarter was 37.9 percent, representing a decrease of 60 basis points from the prior year.
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Diluted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark increased by 2.1 percent to $1.97 on an adjusted basis.
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Cash provided by operations significantly improved to $745 million in Q1 2026, up from $327 million in the prior year.
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The company's total debt decreased to $7.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, from $7.2 billion at the end of 2025.
Management Comments
Mike Hsu
Our first quarter results highlight the strength and resilience of the growth engine we’ve built through Powering Care. We continued to deliver solid volume-plus-mix performance while building share momentum despite continued geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. We accomplished this by driving consumer-inspired innovation, growing brand love, and executing exceptionally well as a team. Simultaneously, we continue to generate meaningful cost savings that reinforce our strong financial foundation and enable us to invest in our exciting future.
Mike Hsu
With our core business gaining momentum and one of the strongest innovation and commercial activation lineups in our history set to launch in the second quarter, we’re preparing Kimberly-Clark to unlock the unique, generational value creation opportunity ahead with the acquisition of Kenvue. We have industry-leading momentum thanks to our teams around the world, and we’re excited to accelerate into our next chapter and build a company unlike any other in our industry today.
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