Revenue segments as reported by the company.

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Consumer Tissue

K-C Professional

Corporate & Other

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

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Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Marketing, research and general expenses

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Kimberly-Clark

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

Huggies

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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.

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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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Stockholders equity

Minority interest

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Net debt

Book value per share

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Free cash flow

Investors have some big questions heading into this earnings announcement.

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DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced it was named among America's 100 Most JUST Companies for 2022 by JUST Capital. The annual JUST 100 list recognizes U.S. corporations that outperform their peers on issues such as fair pay, worker health and safety, benefits and work-life balance, ethical leadership, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and producing sustainable products.

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DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on Wednesday, January 26 with a news release issued via PR Newswire and First Call at approximately 6:30 a.m. CST. In addition to the news release, the company will make available prepared management remarks from Kimberly-Clark's Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu and CFO Maria Henry at approximately 7 a.m.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has been encountering escalated input costs. Key input costs are estimated to escalate in the range of $1,400-$1,500 million in 2021.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Looks Troubled on Escalated Input Costs

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products.

Kimberly-Clark Stock Takes Aim to Finish 2021 in the Black

DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that Ehab Abou-Oaf, currently Managing Director of Kimberly-Clark's Middle East and Africa business, has been named President, Kimberly-Clark Professional, effective January 1, 2022. Abou-Oaf will be responsible for Kimberly-Clark's business-to-business operations globally, and report to Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Poise® Brand,  the number one brand and category leader dedicated to bladder leakage solutions, is donating two boxes of One by Poise® to charities serving women in need for every comment shared during its first-ever Tell-A-Thon series this December.† In addition to supporting charitable organizations, including New Moms and Women in Need (WIN) with up to $1 Million in product, the One by Poise® Tell-A-Thons create a forum for women to share what they wish they had been told about the journey of motherhood and postpartum body changes.

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Kimberly-Clark is one of those reliable "boring companies" that brings stability to your portfolio. The company pays a decent dividend and it grows faster than inflation.

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Kimberly-Clark's lineup of cleaning products and PPE position the company well to be a key contributor in limiting the spread of Omicron. Management's disciplined approach positions the company well beyond the post-pandemic recovery.

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DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.14 per share. The dividend is payable on January 4, 2022, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2021.

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DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced that it was named one of the 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) for the fifth consecutive year. This honor recognizes U.S. corporations that champion women's advancement, with a focus on succession planning, profit and loss responsibility, gender pay parity, support programs, and work-life balance programs.

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ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Professional, a global leader in contamination control solutions for cleanrooms and laboratories, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of The RightCycle™ Program, the first large-scale recycling effort for non-hazardous lab, cleanroom and industrial waste.

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