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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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Kimberly-Clark Corp. has a toilet paper problem as the coronavirus pandemic-fueled surge in demand wanes.

Toilet paper torpedoes Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) CEO Michael Hsu on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) first-quarter 2021 results reflect lower sales and earnings on softness in Consumer Tissue and K-C Professional units. Also, management updates its 2021 view.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Decline Y/Y

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The stock price of Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE: KMB) fell by over 5% during intraday trading this morning. This is why it happened.

KMB Stock: Over 5% Decrease Intraday Explanation

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.26% and -4.01%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Kimberly-Clark reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Friday, sending its stock falling. The consumer products maker also warned of rising input costs.

Kimberly-Clark Stock Falls on Downbeat Earnings and Weaker Outlook

Shares of Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) moved higher by 0.6% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 15.49% over the past year to $1.80, which missed the estimate of $1.92.

Kimberly-Clark: Q1 Earnings Insights

Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. sank 4.5% in premarket trading Friday, after the consumer products company, which brands include Kleenex, Huggies, Scott and Depend, reported first-quarter profit and sales that fell below expectations, and lowered its full-year outlook. "First quarter comparisons were impacted by COVID-19 related stock up in the year-ago period, consumer tissue category softness and commodity inflation," said Chief Executive Mike Hsu.

Kimberly-Clark stock sinks after profit and sales missed, as weather, tissue weakness and inflation weighed

DALLAS, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2021 results. Executive Summary First quarter 2021 net sales of $4.7 billion decreased 5 percent compared to the year-ago period, including an organic sales decline of 8 percent.

Kimberly-Clark Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) first-quarter 2021 results are likely to reflect escalated costs and softness in the K-C Professional unit, though the Consumer Tissue segment should offer some respite.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Queued for Q1 Earnings: Factors to Note

KMB is a dividend aristocrat trading for less than 18x earnings. This means that this consumer staples play is much cheaper than the vast majority of its peers.

Kimberly-Clark: Not Quite Cheap Enough

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DALLAS, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will issue its first quarter 2021 results on Friday, April 23 with a news release issued via PR Newswire and First Call at approximately 6:30 a.m. CDT. In addition to the news release, the company will make available prepared management remarks from Kimberly-Clark's Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu and Senior Vice President and CFO Maria Henry at approximately 7 a.m.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Schedule for First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has been benefiting from its three growth pillars and a focus on restructuring programs, while higher input costs and K-C Professional unit softness are concerns.

Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) Growth Pillars Aid, Input Costs Hurt

Kimberly-Clark announced price increases for a number of its products. Analysts warn that the consumer goods company could still be stung by higher costs.

Kimberly-Clark Raised Prices. What It Means For the Stock.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) will hike net selling prices for most of its North America consumer products business by the end of June. This will help the company battle high commodity costs.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Hikes Product Price to Fight Cost Inflation

Kimberly-Clark said Wednesday it would raise prices on many of its products including Scott toilet paper, tissues and diapers in the United States and Canada to offset rising commodity costs. The company saw its products roll off supermarket shelves as shoppers stockpiled essential staples ahead of curfews and lockdowns to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Kimberly-Clark, maker of Kleenex and Cottonelle, raises prices in US, Canada

The consumer products company says the price hikes will be in the mid-to-high single digits.

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