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Consumer Tissue

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Kimberly-Clark

Huggies is the brand name of a disposable diaper marketed by Kimberly-Clark.

Huggies

Is your child ready to transition from diapers to Big Kid underwear? Huggies Pull-Ups training pants help teach potty skills while providing reliable protection where kids need it most.

Pull-Ups

Kleenex is a brand name for a variety of paper-based products such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, tampons, and diapers. Often used informally as a genericized trademark for facial tissue in the United States, the name Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Kleenex products are manufactured in 30 countries and sold in more than 170 countries. Kleenex brands include Cottonelle, Huggies, and VIVA.

Kleenex

Scott Paper Comapny was the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of sanitary tissue products with operations in 22 countries. Its products were sold under a variety of well-known brand names, including Scott Tissue, Cottonelle, Baby Fresh, Scottex and Viva. Consolidated sales of its consumer and commercial products totalled approximately $3.6 billion in 1994. The company was acquired by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1995.

Scott Paper Company

Depend has been helping people manage their bladder leakage for more than 35 years. But beyond making outstanding absorbent products, we’re also working to give our users the confidence to reconnect with the life they’ve been missing.

Depend

Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swim pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and sells facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products for household use. The K-C Professional segment supplies workplace supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reports robust sales growth and margin recovery

Kimberly-Clark's Q4 2022 earnings call highlights strong sales growth, margin recovery, and strategic investments in innovation and sustainability. While facing inflation challenges and softer market share performance, the company remains focused on driving long-term shareholder value through brand health and customer expectations.

Kimberly-Clark reports robust Q1 performance and plans for growth

Kimberly-Clark's Q1 earnings call highlighted strong performance, raised outlook, and strategies to address challenges. The company aims to drive sustainable growth, expand gross margins, and improve market share performance in key segments.

Kimberly-Clark excels in Q2 with strong growth and margin improvement

Kimberly-Clark delivered strong Q2 results with organic growth, margin improvement, and raised outlook for the year.
The company's focus on innovation, marketing efficiency, and proactive strategies position it well for future growth.
Challenges in market share and cost environment are being addressed through strategic adjustments and margin expansion initiatives.
Opportunities in expanding margins, innovation, and market expansion present avenues for sustained growth and performance.

Kimberly-Clark reports stellar Q3 results, eyes sustained growth ahead

Kimberly-Clark's Q3 performance showcased robust growth driven by strong segment results and new product initiatives.
While facing challenges related to costs and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths position it well for future opportunities.
With an optimistic outlook for the full year, Kimberly-Clark remains focused on sustaining growth momentum and profitability.
Overall, the earnings call highlighted a solid performance, strategic strengths, challenges to address, and promising opportunities ahead.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) posts strong 2023 performance, focuses on volume growth

Kimberly-Clark's CEO highlights volume growth plans amidst challenges, anticipates segment growth.

Kimberly-Clark excels in Q1 with strong growth and strategic focus

Kimberly-Clark's Q1 performance reflects strong volume growth, market share gains, and productivity initiatives. The company's focus on innovation and cost management strategies positions it well to navigate challenges from global uncertainties and input cost inflation. Strategic decisions to differentiate brands and exit private label businesses present opportunities for future growth.

Kimberly-Clark reports robust Q2 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Kimberly-Clark's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong market share gains, strategic focus on growth, and cost-saving initiatives. While investments may impact margins, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on volume growth opportunities and drive efficiency through organizational changes.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) progresses on growth strategy amidst market challenges

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is navigating challenges like retail inventory reductions and shipment hurdles while focusing on sustainable growth through innovation and cost management.
The company's strategic shift towards science-based innovation and market share expansion positions it well for long-term success despite market headwinds.
Strong execution, disciplined profitability management, and flexibility in strategic decision-making are key drivers for Kimberly-Clark's growth and resilience.

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DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share. The dividend is payable on January 5, 2021, to stockholders of record on December 4, 2020. This represents the 48th...

Kimberly-Clark Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Date of the 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is witnessing higher consumer demand thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. Also, its efficient cost-saving efforts are yielding.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Looks Poised on Robust Demand & Savings

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DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark announced today that it has earned a 2020 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for leadership in environmentally responsible shipping. The award recognizes companies for using a range of...

Kimberly-Clark Receives EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for Leadership in Environmentally Responsible Shipping

Kimberly-Clark Corp. remained financially sound and operational amidst the impact of the pandemic, highlighting its efficiency and sustainability that paved the way for its success over the years. The dividends have been visibly growing for the last 10 years and would most likely continue for the following years.

Kimberly-Clark: Caring For Growth And Stability, Securing Gains For The Investors

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The pandemic is out of control all over the world, with daily records in new cases and a mounting death toll. Europe is beginning to lock down again and IHME expects up to 20 US states to follow suit starting in late November.

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Kimberly-Clark enjoyed a big sales boost earlier in 2020. Remarkably, despite all the attention, the stock is now actually down year-to-date.

Kimberly-Clark Is Reasonably Priced Again

Kimberly Clark stock (NYSE: KMB) is down 3% since the beginning of this year, but at the current price of around $133 per share, we believe that KMB stock has around 15% potential downside. Why is that?

Kimberly Clark Stock To Drop Despite Surge In Demand For Hygiene Products

The consumer staples giant lost ground to rival P&G in the most recent quarter.

Don't Expect a Quick Profitability Rebound From Kimberly-Clark

Shares of household and personal products company Kimberly-Clark Corp. (NYSE:KMB) are down nearly 7% since reporting its most recent quarterly results. The company announced fiscal third-quarter earnings results before the opening bell on Thursday.

Is Kimberly-Clark's Pullback an Opportunity to Buy?

Profitability is being pressured as the market-share battle heats up.

Kimberly-Clark Loses Ground to P&G in Q3

Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) CEO Mike Hsu on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Kimberly-Clark shares moved sharply lower on mixed third quarter financial results and below-consensus guidance.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Retests Support on Earnings Outlook

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T Rowe Price Trims Kimberly-Clark, JPMorgan

Kimberly-Clark Corp. stock sank 3.6% in Thursday premarket trading after the consumer goods company reported third-quarter earnings that missed Street estimates. Net income totaled $472 million, or $1.38 per share, down from $671 million, or $1.94 per share, last year.

Kimberly-Clark shares sink after earnings miss

Shares of Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) fell 4.3% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q3 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 6.52% over the past year to $1.72, which missed the estimate of $1.75.

Recap: Kimberly-Clark Q3 Earnings

DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported third quarter 2020 results. Executive Summary Third quarter 2020 net sales of $4.7 billion increased 1 percent compared to the year-ago period, including organic sales growth of 3 percent. Diluted...

Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results

On Thursday, October 22, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will release its latest earnings report. Benzinga's outlook for Kimberly-Clark is included in the following report.

Preview: Kimberly-Clark's Earnings

Drab sales in the K-C Professional unit due to the pandemic are likely to get reflected in Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) third-quarter results. Nonetheless, its robust cost-saving efforts are yielding.

Here's How Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Looks Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Investors have some big questions heading into Thursday's announcement.

Kimberly-Clark Earnings: What to Watch

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