Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Summary
Can Kimberly-Clark's Innovation Strategy Boost Sales Growth?
KMB is driving growth through science-backed innovation, supporting market share gains and stronger volume growth.
Kimberly-Clark: Pricing Attracts New Customer, But Hurts Margins (Downgrade)
Kimberly-Clark delivered broad-based organic sales growth, primarily driven by volume and mix, partially offset by pricing. The macro environment improved somewhat with energy prices normalizing, but the consumer sentiment remains low, meaning that people are likely to remain value-focused, leading to continued pricing headwinds. The dividend discount models imply limited upside from the current price levels. The insider selling activity and the relatively high short interest are also concerning.
Can Kimberly-Clark's Productivity Offset Rising Input Costs?
KMB is managing higher input-cost risks through productivity gains, pricing discipline and supply chain investments to support long-term margins.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 24,081 | $2.92M | $2.59M | -$335,644.94 | -11.48% |
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 5,821 | $712,724.95 | $625,373.31 | -$87,351.64 | -12.26% |
| TMB Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 130 | $13,115.7 | $13,966.42 | $850.72 | 6.49% |
| LC Lisa Candera CIGNA INVESTMENTS Inc. /NEW | 3,095 | $405,855 | $332,508.23 | -$73,346.77 | -18.07% |
 Stonebridge Capital Management Stonebridge Capital Management Inc. | 3,826 | $477,075.09 | $411,042.48 | -$66,032.61 | -13.84% |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Analysts
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL Anna Lizzul B of A Securities | 483.73 | $47,057.45 | $52,721.95 | $5,664.5 | 12.04% |
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Profile
| Household Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Michael D. Hsu CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 494368103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 36,000 Employees | 2 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | 3 Nov 2014 Last Split | 17 Dec 1984 IPO Date |
Overview
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of personal care and consumer tissue products in the United States. Operating since 1872, the company has grown to include a comprehensive range of products marketed both domestically and internationally. Kimberly-Clark runs its operations through three main segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. Each segment caters to different market needs, ranging from individual care products to professional-grade supplies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kimberly-Clark is committed to providing high-quality products under well-known brand names, utilizing direct sales and e-commerce platforms to reach a broad audience, including supermarkets, warehouses, department stores, and facilities requiring commercial-grade supplies.
Products and Services
The company's diverse product portfolio is distributed across its three operating segments, offering solutions for personal hygiene, household use, and professional environments.
- Personal Care: This segment includes a wide array of products aimed at improving personal hygiene and comfort. Disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, and baby wipes cater to infants and young children under brands like Huggies and Pull-Ups. Feminine and incontinence care products including Kotex and Poise offer solutions for women and adults facing incontinence, respectively. Thinx provides reusable underwear options, while products like GoodNites and DryNites are tailored for nighttime use for children. Brands such as Depend and Plenitud offer support for adults, underscoring Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to addressing a wide range of personal care needs.
- Consumer Tissue: This segment produces everyday household essentials including facial and bathroom tissues, paper towels, napkins, and related products. Well-known brands like Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle serve consumers' needs for softness, strength, and hygiene. Other brands under this segment include Viva, Andrex, Scottex, and Neve, each catering to different consumer preferences and standards across various regions and markets.
- K-C Professional: Aimed at the business and industrial sectors, this segment offers wipers, tissues, towels, apparel, personal protective equipment, soaps, and sanitizers. Brands like WypAll, Kimtech, and KleenGuard provide professional-grade solutions for workplace hygiene and safety. This segment not only underscores the company’s versatility in product offerings but also its commitment to supporting businesses in maintaining clean and safe environments for their employees and customers alike.
In addition to the segments above, Kimberly-Clark leverages direct sales and e-commerce channels to distribute products directly to a variety of retail outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, and department stores, as well as through distributors catering to away-from-home facilities like manufacturing plants, lodging, and public facilities. This broad distribution strategy ensures that Kimberly-Clark products are widely available to meet the needs of diverse consumer bases and professional environments alike.
