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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.

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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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For every purchase of U by Kotex or Thinx at Walgreens, U by Kotex and Thinx will each donate two products to Alliance for Period Supplies to help fight period poverty CHICAGO , April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a study by Alliance for Period Supplies (APS), one in three women struggle to purchase period products, a need that has only increased since 2018. Over one-third (38%) of low-income women report missing work, school, or similar events due to lack of access to period supplies.1 As a result, Kimberly-Clark's U by Kotex® and Thinx® brands are teaming up with Walgreens to help end period poverty and raise awareness for the growing need of access to period care products.

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Kimberly-Clark Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) recently reported its Q1 results, with revenues and earnings exceeding the street estimates. The company reported revenues of $5.15 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.01 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $5.09 billion and $1.63, respectively.

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Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) first-quarter 2024 results reflect higher earnings on increased operating profit. Taking into account a solid start to fiscal 2024, management raised its annual guidance.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chris Jakubik - Head of IR Mike Hsu - Chairman and CEO Nelson Urdaneta - CFO Conference Call Participants Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Anna Lizzul - Bank of America Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Bank Sunil Modi - RBC Capital Markets Christopher Carey - Wells Fargo Securities Stephen Powers - Deutsche Bank Javier Manzo - Evercore ISI Operator Good morning everyone and welcome to the Kimberly-Clark's First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time all participants have been placed on a listen-only mode and we will open the floor for your questions and comments after the presentation.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.67 per share a year ago.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s stock KMB rose 4% early Tuesday, after the parent to consumer brands including Huggies diapers and Scott and Kleenex tissues beat profit and sales estimates for the first quarter. The company had net income of $647 million, or $1.91 a share, up from $566 million, or $1.67 a share, in the year-earlier period. Adjusted for one-time items, the company's per-share earnings came to , ahead of the $1.63 FactSet consensus. Sales fell 1% to $5.149 billion, ahead of the $5.084 billion FactSet consensus. “We continued our strong productivity momentum through our efforts to optimize our margin structure,...

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