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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation/May 13, 2026 2:32 PM
PR Newswire (US) In the news release, Huggies® Launches "Natural Born Fighters" to Celebrate the Strength and Spirit of NICU Babies and Families, and the Care that Supports Their Fight, issued 06-May-2026 by Kimberly-Clark Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end: Huggies® Launches "Natural Born Fighters" to Celebrate the Strength and Spirit of NICU Babies and Families, and the Care that Supports Their Fight The new campaign features reigning football champion and starting linebacker Derick Hall, gold medal swimmer Allison Schmitt and others to help the world see NICU babies as the fighters they areCHICAGO, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huggies® today announced the launch of Natural Born Fighters, a new campaign recognizing the strength of NICU babies and supporting the families, nurses and caregivers who fight alongside them. Grounded in the belief that every baby deserves care designed for their unique needs, the campaign builds on a powerful truth: while some see NICU babies as fragile, Huggies sees them as Little Fighters.Natural Born Fighters encourages the world to celebrate NICU Little Fighters and to join the fight at huggies.com/littlefighters. At the heart of the campaign is the story of Stacy Gooden-Crandle and her son, Derick Hall. Born at 23 weeks and weighing just 2 pounds, 9 ounces, Derick was given a 1% chance of survival. Despite the uncertainty of his earliest days, Stacy never stopped seeing her son as a fighter. Today, Derick is a reigning football champion and starting linebacker, and his story serves as a powerful reminder that strength can start in the earliest moments of life.What to know about Huggies Natural Born Fighters: The campaign recognizes NICU babies as Little Fighters: Huggies is helping more people see NICU babies not only as fragile, but as strong, resilient fighters from the very beginning.The campaign is rooted in a real NICU story: Derick Hall's story began in the NICU, and his mother, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, is helping share their family's journey to support other NICU families.Huggies supports NICU babies through specialized care: Huggies partnered with NICU nurses and therapists to design two sizes of preemie diapers, tailored to the unique needs of the tiniest babies. Every micro and nano preemie diaper is carefully hand-inspected to ensure Huggies delivers high quality products for baby.Consumers can show support: To learn more and join the fight, visit huggies.com/littlefighters.Celebrating NICU Little Fighters
The campaign launches with a film that celebrates NICU babies as fighters whose stories begin with extraordinary resilience. Narrated by Stacy, the film reflects on Derick's earliest days in the NICU and the fighting spirit he had from his first moment.The campaign also features former NICU babies including gold medal swimmer Allison Schmitt and iconic figures including Anna Pavlova, spotlighting those whose lives began with fragile starts and went on to leave an extraordinary mark on the world. Together, these stories reinforce the campaign's central message: NICU babies are not defined by how small they are, but by how powerfully they fight from the very beginning."This campaign is personal to me because being a natural born fighter is part of my story and I grew up knowing that I started life fighting from day one, overcoming the odds with just a one percent chance of survival," said Derick Hall. "Partnering with Huggies is a natural choice for me because their care for NICU babies and their families is real, not only designing diapers to meet Little Fighters' needs in the NICU, but also elevating stories like mine and giving back to a community that means so much to me. I'm honored to help shine a light on the strength, resilience, and incredible potential of these tiny warriors.""When your baby is in the NICU, every moment is filled with uncertainty and you learn to cling to progress, hope, and every small victory," said Stacy Gooden-Crandle, Derick's mom. "That's why being featured in Natural Born Fighters means so much to me, because Huggies understands the strength of NICU babies and the journey their families are on. Together we're helping elevate powerful stories like Derick's—so the world can see just how resilient, courageous, and strong these Little Fighters truly are."The launch of Natural Born Fighters comes at a meaningful moment, leading into Mother's Day on May 10 and National Nurses Week, May 6 through 12, recognizing both the strength of NICU moms and the dedication of the nurses and caregivers who support babies during their most vulnerable days.How Huggies Supports NICU Little Fighters
Huggies is driven by a relentless commitment to care for NICU Little Fighters and to support the families and caregivers who stand beside them. For decades, Huggies has partnered with healthcare professionals to support babies in the NICU through purposeful innovation. Huggies designs diapers made specifically for premature and medically fragile babies, as the smallest fighters deserve solutions created for their unique needs.Huggies micro and nano preemie diapers are designed to support the unique needs of NICU babies, including:Gentle skin protection: Huggies diapers are designed without harsh irritants and provide soft, gentle protection for the most delicate babies.Designed to support developmental positioning: Huggies nano preemie diapers are designed for babies under 2 pounds, and Huggies micro preemie diapers are designed for babies under 4 pounds.Flexible, comfortable positioning: The narrow shape between the legs and flexible absorbent core helps to support positioning as Little Fighters grow.Adjustable fit for NICU care: Overlapping fasteners allow for an adjustable fit and accommodate patient lines and tubes.Hand-inspected quality: Each Huggies nano preemie and micro preemie diaper is hand-inspected before being delivered to NICUs. Since 2013, Huggies has hand-inspected more than 38 million micro and nano preemie diapers in Neenah, Wisconsin.Support for fighting spirit: Each box is packed with a note of inspiration as part of Huggies commitment to helping Little Fighters and those in their corner keep their fighting spirit."At Huggies, we're committed to delivering unprecedented care to NICU babies, innovating our design to meet their unique needs and hand-inspecting millions of diapers before shipping to hospitals worldwide," said Scott Glenn, Vice President of Huggies Diapers. "After decades of delivering this relentless care, we know NICU babies are fighters, not fragile. By showcasing some incredible stories in Natural Born Fighters, we hope to inspire others to view NICU babies as the Little Fighters they are and join us in supporting their fight."How Consumers Can Show Support
As part of the campaign, Huggies is inviting consumers to join the fight with NICU babies and families by visiting huggies.com/littlefighters and sharing the Little Fighters social post with the tag @niculittlefighters. Huggies will donate $1 to support NICU babies and families through the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation for each social share of the Little Fighters post that tags @niculittlefighters, subject to campaign terms.* Positive messages and engagement from the community may also be repurposed into standalone content for @niculittlefighters, a new handle created to uplift and celebrate NICU Little Fighters and the families in their corner.Consumers can also learn more about the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation at dhallonepercent.org, a nonprofit founded by Hall and Gooden-Crandle that supports NICU families and youth through programs focused on opportunity, wellness and community impact.To learn more and join the fight with NICU Little Fighters, visit huggies.com/littlefighters.*From 5/6/26 - 12/31/26, HUGGIES will donate $1 to Derick Hall's One Percent Foundation for every post using the tag @NICUlittlefighters. Min. donation of $100,000; Max. donation of $250,000. https://dhallonepercent.org/About Huggies Brand
For more than 40 years, Huggies has helped parents provide their babies with love, care and reassurance. From developing innovative everyday baby care products to partnering with NICU nurses to create diapers and wipes for the most fragile babies, Huggies is dedicated to helping ensure that all babies get the care they need to thrive. Huggies is proud to be the founding sponsor of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America since 2011. Huggies is also the national sponsor of Hand to Hold, a nonprofit that provides personalized support before, during and after NICU stays and infant loss. For more information on product offerings and community efforts, please visit Huggies.com.About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.Correction:?An earlier version of this release included an unauthorized reference to Albert Einstein in the sixth paragraph. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huggies-launches-natural-born-fighters-to-celebrate-the-strength-and-spirit-of-nicu-babies-and-families-and-the-care-that-supports-their-fight-302764243.htmlSOURCE Kimberly-Clark Corporation Original: /C O R R E C T I O N -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation/
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1月前
Huggies® Launches "Natural Born Fighters" to Celebrate the Strength and Spirit of NICU Babies and Families, and the Care that Supports Their FightMay 6, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) The new campaign features reigning football champion and starting linebacker Derick Hall, gold medal swimmer Allison Schmitt and others to help the world see NICU babies as the fighters they areCHICAGO, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huggies® today announced the launch of Natural Born Fighters, a new campaign recognizing the strength of NICU babies and supporting the families, nurses and caregivers who fight alongside them. Grounded in the belief that every baby deserves care designed for their unique needs, the campaign builds on a powerful truth: while some see NICU babies as fragile, Huggies sees them as Little Fighters.Natural Born Fighters encourages the world to celebrate NICU Little Fighters and to join the fight at huggies.com/littlefighters. At the heart of the campaign is the story of Stacy Gooden-Crandle and her son, Derick Hall. Born at 23 weeks and weighing just 2 pounds, 9 ounces, Derick was given a 1% chance of survival. Despite the uncertainty of his earliest days, Stacy never stopped seeing her son as a fighter. Today, Derick is a reigning football champion and starting linebacker, and his story serves as a powerful reminder that strength can start in the earliest moments of life.What to know about Huggies Natural Born Fighters: The campaign recognizes NICU babies as Little Fighters: Huggies is helping more people see NICU babies not only as fragile, but as strong, resilient fighters from the very beginning.The campaign is rooted in a real NICU story: Derick Hall's story began in the NICU, and his mother, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, is helping share their family's journey to support other NICU families.Huggies supports NICU babies through specialized care: Huggies partnered with NICU nurses and therapists to design two sizes of preemie diapers, tailored to the unique needs of the tiniest babies. Every micro and nano preemie diaper is carefully hand-inspected to ensure Huggies delivers high quality products for baby.Consumers can show support: To learn more and join the fight, visit huggies.com/littlefighters.Celebrating NICU Little Fighters
The campaign launches with a film that celebrates NICU babies as fighters whose stories begin with extraordinary resilience. Narrated by Stacy, the film reflects on Derick's earliest days in the NICU and the fighting spirit he had from his first moment.The campaign also features former NICU babies including gold medal swimmer Allison Schmitt and iconic figures including Albert Einstein and Anna Pavlova, spotlighting those whose lives began with fragile starts and went on to leave an extraordinary mark on the world. Together, these stories reinforce the campaign's central message: NICU babies are not defined by how small they are, but by how powerfully they fight from the very beginning."This campaign is personal to me because being a natural born fighter is part of my story and I grew up knowing that I started life fighting from day one, overcoming the odds with just a one percent chance of survival," said Derick Hall. "Partnering with Huggies is a natural choice for me because their care for NICU babies and their families is real, not only designing diapers to meet Little Fighters' needs in the NICU, but also elevating stories like mine and giving back to a community that means so much to me. I'm honored to help shine a light on the strength, resilience, and incredible potential of these tiny warriors.""When your baby is in the NICU, every moment is filled with uncertainty and you learn to cling to progress, hope, and every small victory," said Stacy Gooden-Crandle, Derick's mom. "That's why being featured in Natural Born Fighters means so much to me, because Huggies understands the strength of NICU babies and the journey their families are on. Together we're helping elevate powerful stories like Derick's—so the world can see just how resilient, courageous, and strong these Little Fighters truly are."The launch of Natural Born Fighters comes at a meaningful moment, leading into Mother's Day on May 10 and National Nurses Week, May 6 through 12, recognizing both the strength of NICU moms and the dedication of the nurses and caregivers who support babies during their most vulnerable days.How Huggies Supports NICU Little Fighters
Huggies is driven by a relentless commitment to care for NICU Little Fighters and to support the families and caregivers who stand beside them. For decades, Huggies has partnered with healthcare professionals to support babies in the NICU through purposeful innovation. Huggies designs diapers made specifically for premature and medically fragile babies, as the smallest fighters deserve solutions created for their unique needs.Huggies micro and nano preemie diapers are designed to support the unique needs of NICU babies, including:Gentle skin protection: Huggies diapers are designed without harsh irritants and provide soft, gentle protection for the most delicate babies.Designed to support developmental positioning: Huggies nano preemie diapers are designed for babies under 2 pounds, and Huggies micro preemie diapers are designed for babies under 4 pounds.Flexible, comfortable positioning: The narrow shape between the legs and flexible absorbent core helps to support positioning as Little Fighters grow.Adjustable fit for NICU care: Overlapping fasteners allow for an adjustable fit and accommodate patient lines and tubes.Hand-inspected quality: Each Huggies nano preemie and micro preemie diaper is hand-inspected before being delivered to NICUs. Since 2013, Huggies has hand-inspected more than 38 million micro and nano preemie diapers in Neenah, Wisconsin.Support for fighting spirit: Each box is packed with a note of inspiration as part of Huggies commitment to helping Little Fighters and those in their corner keep their fighting spirit."At Huggies, we're committed to delivering unprecedented care to NICU babies, innovating our design to meet their unique needs and hand-inspecting millions of diapers before shipping to hospitals worldwide," said Scott Glenn, Vice President of Huggies Diapers. "After decades of delivering this relentless care, we know NICU babies are fighters, not fragile. By showcasing some incredible stories in Natural Born Fighters, we hope to inspire others to view NICU babies as the Little Fighters they are and join us in supporting their fight."How Consumers Can Show Support
As part of the campaign, Huggies is inviting consumers to join the fight with NICU babies and families by visiting huggies.com/littlefighters and sharing the Little Fighters social post with the tag @niculittlefighters. Huggies will donate $1 to support NICU babies and families through the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation for each social share of the Little Fighters post that tags @niculittlefighters, subject to campaign terms.* Positive messages and engagement from the community may also be repurposed into standalone content for @niculittlefighters, a new handle created to uplift and celebrate NICU Little Fighters and the families in their corner.Consumers can also learn more about the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation at dhallonepercent.org, a nonprofit founded by Hall and Gooden-Crandle that supports NICU families and youth through programs focused on opportunity, wellness and community impact.To learn more and join the fight with NICU Little Fighters, visit huggies.com/littlefighters.*From 5/6/26 - 12/31/26, HUGGIES will donate $1 to Derick Hall's One Percent Foundation for every post using the tag @NICUlittlefighters. Min. donation of $100,000; Max. donation of $250,000. https://dhallonepercent.org/About Huggies Brand
For more than 40 years, Huggies has helped parents provide their babies with love, care and reassurance. From developing innovative everyday baby care products to partnering with NICU nurses to create diapers and wipes for the most fragile babies, Huggies is dedicated to helping ensure that all babies get the care they need to thrive. Huggies is proud to be the founding sponsor of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America since 2011. Huggies is also the national sponsor of Hand to Hold, a nonprofit that provides personalized support before, during and after NICU stays and infant loss. For more information on product offerings and community efforts, please visit Huggies.com.About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huggies-launches-natural-born-fighters-to-celebrate-the-strength-and-spirit-of-nicu-babies-and-families-and-the-care-that-supports-their-fight-302764243.htmlSOURCE Kimberly-Clark Corporation Original: Huggies® Launches "Natural Born Fighters" to Celebrate the Strength and Spirit of NICU Babies and Families, and the Care that Supports Their Fight
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1月前
Kimberly-Clark Announces First Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms 2026 OutlookApril 28, 2026 6:30 AM
PR Newswire (US)
Delivers solid volume-plus-mix performance fueled by consumer-inspired innovation and strong in-market executionDALLAS, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Nasdaq: KMB) today reported first quarter 2026 results driven by resilient consumer demand for the company's brands, the introduction of pioneering innovative new products, and leveraging sustained, industry-leading productivity."Our first quarter results highlight the strength and resilience of the growth engine we've built through Powering Care," said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu. "We continued to deliver solid volume-plus-mix performance while building share momentum despite continued geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. We accomplished this by driving consumer-inspired innovation, growing brand love, and executing exceptionally well as a team. Simultaneously, we continue to generate meaningful cost savings that reinforce our strong financial foundation and enable us to invest in our exciting future."Hsu continued, "With our core business gaining momentum and one of the strongest innovation and commercial activation lineups in our history set to launch in the second quarter, we're preparing Kimberly-Clark to unlock the unique, generational value creation opportunity ahead with the acquisition of Kenvue. We have industry-leading momentum thanks to our teams around the world, and we're excited to accelerate into our next chapter and build a company unlike any other in our industry today."Quarter HighlightsUnless otherwise noted, reported results in this release are based on continuing operations and exclude the International Family Care and Professional ("IFP") business, which is reported as discontinued operations.Delivered net sales of $4.2 billion, up 2.7 percent, with organic sales growth of 2.5 percent.Gross margin was 36.8 percent; adjusted gross margin was 37.9 percent, down 60 basis points versus the prior year.Operating profit for the quarter was $753 million, while adjusted operating profit was $732 million, up 3.7 percent versus the prior year driven by strong productivity savings, lower marketing, research and general expenses reflecting overhead savings, and favorable currency translation.Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") from continuing operations were $1.70; adjusted EPS from continuing operations were $1.60, down 1.2 percent versus the prior year.Diluted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $2.00; adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $1.97, up 2.1 percent versus the prior year.First Quarter 2026 ResultsNet sales of $4.2 billion increased 2.7 percent, as organic sales growth of 2.5 percent and favorable currency impacts of 2.0 percent were partially offset by a 1.8 percent decline from the exit of the company's private label diaper business in the US. Organic sales growth was driven by volume-plus-mix growth of 3.0 percent, partially offset by lower pricing of 0.5 percent to drive trial of new products and enhance value propositions.Gross margin was 36.8 percent compared to 37.2 percent in the prior year, inclusive of $42 million, or 110 basis points, and $53 million, or approximately 130 basis points, respectively, of charges related to the 2024 Transformation Initiative. Excluding these charges, adjusted gross margin was 37.9 percent, a decrease of 60 basis points versus the prior year as strong productivity savings were more than offset by unfavorable pricing net of cost inflation, reflecting planned investments to drive new product trial and improve price:value tiers across the portfolio, and supply chain related investments.First quarter operating profit was $753 million compared to $631 million in the prior year. Current quarter results included a $120 million benefit related to the settlement of insurance claims from a previous acquisition, and $99 million of charges related to the 2024 Transformation Initiative and Kenvue acquisition. Prior year results included $75 million of charges related to the 2024 Transformation Initiative. Excluding these items, adjusted operating profit was $732 million compared to $706 million, an increase of 3.7 percent driven by strong productivity savings, lower marketing, research and general expenses, and favorable currency translation.Net interest expense was $53 million versus $57 million in the prior year primarily driven by lower interest expense.The first quarter effective tax rate was 23.9 percent, compared to 23.5 percent in the prior year. On an adjusted basis, the effective rate was 26.2 percent compared to 20.7 percent in the prior year, primarily reflecting discrete unfavorable factors in the current year compared to discrete tax benefits in the first quarter of 2025 related to the resolution of certain tax matters as well as a change in the US tax law effective July 2025.Net income of equity companies was $53 million compared to $44 million in the prior year driven primarily by favorable currency translation.Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes was $101 million, inclusive of pre-tax separation costs of $32 million, compared to $103 million in the prior year. Adjusted income from discontinued operations was $125 million compared to $103 million in the prior year, an increase of 21.4 percent primarily driven by lower depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $30 million in the current year due to reporting requirements for discontinued operations.Diluted EPS from continuing operations were $1.70 compared to $1.39 in the prior year. These reported amounts are inclusive of a $0.10 net benefit and $0.23 of charges, respectively, for the certain items discussed above that management doesn't believe reflect our underlying and ongoing operations. Excluding these items, adjusted EPS from continuing operations were $1.60, a decline of 1.2 percent primarily due to the higher adjusted effective tax rate discussed above.Diluted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark in the quarter were $2.00 compared to $1.70 in the prior year. These reported amounts are inclusive of $0.03 of net benefit and $0.23 of charges, respectively, for certain items discussed above that management doesn't believe reflect our underlying and ongoing operations. Excluding these items, adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark were $1.97, up 2.1 percent driven by higher adjusted operating profit and income from discontinued operations, partially offset by a higher adjusted effective tax rate.Business Segment Results
(Unaudited)Q1 change vs year ago (%)
Volume
Mix/Other
Net Price
Divestitures
and
Business
Exits(c)
Currency
Translation
Total(a)
Organic(b)Consolidated
2.6
0.4
(0.5)
(1.8)
2.0
2.7
2.5NA
1.9
(0.2)
—
(2.7)
0.3
(0.6)
1.8IPC
4.1
1.4
(1.5)
—
5.2
9.1
4.0
(a)Total may not sum across due to rounding.(b)Represents the change in net sales excluding the impacts of currency translation and divestitures and business exits.
Organic Sales Growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Summary of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for
reconciliations of our GAAP to non-GAAP measures.(c)Impact of the exit of the Company's private label diaper business in the United States and other exited businesses and
markets in conjunction with the 2024 Transformation Initiative.North America ("NA")Net sales of $2.7 billion decreased 0.6 percent in the quarter, driven by a 2.7 percent impact from the exit of the company's private label diaper business in the US that was partially offset by solid, underlying organic net sales growth. Organic sales increased 1.8 percent primarily driven by broad-based volume growth reflecting the strength of innovations and activations in the quarter.Operating profit of $623 million decreased 8.1 percent driven by a 490 basis point headwind from business exits and higher advertising investments that were partially offset by strong productivity savings.International Personal Care ("IPC")Net sales of $1.5 billion increased 9.1 percent driven by organic sales growth of 4.0 percent and favorable currency impacts. Organic sales benefitted from strong volume-led growth of 4.1 percent and enhanced portfolio mix of 1.4 percent that reflected improvements in consumer value propositions across the portfolio, partially offset by price investments of 1.5 percent.Operating profit of $245 million increased 21.9 percent reflecting volume- and mix-led gains, strong productivity savings, favorable currency impacts, and lower overhead costs that were partially offset by investments in price:value tiers resulting in negative pricing net of cost inflation.Cash Flow and Balance SheetCash provided by operations (inclusive of discontinued operations) was $745 million compared to $327 million last year. Year-to-date capital spending was $424 million compared to $204 million last year. The company returned $418 million to shareholders through dividends. Total debt was $7.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, down from $7.2 billion as of December 31, 2025.2026 OutlookConsistent with the Company's long term growth algorithm, it continues to expect 2026 Organic Sales Growth to grow in line to ahead of the weighted average growth in the categories and countries it competes, which for the latest twelve months grew at approximately two-and-a-half percent. Reported Net Sales are forecast to reflect a negative impact of 50 basis points from the exit of the company's private label diaper business in the US and an approximately 50 basis points favorable impact from currency translation. Adjusted Operating Profit is expected to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit rate on a constant-currency basis. Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations are expected to grow at a double-digit rate on a constant-currency basis driven by an approximately 40 percent increase in income from equity companies versus 2025, expectations of flat net interest expense, an Adjusted Effective Tax Rate of approximately 23 percent, and average shares outstanding essentially unchanged versus 2025. Adjusted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark are expected to be flat on a constant-currency basis reflecting a reduction in Income from Discontinued Operations in line with the expected close of the IFP transaction in mid-2026, the proceeds from which will be held to fund, in part, the Kenvue acquisition. Earnings Per Share are expected to be favorably impacted by currency translation of approximately 170 basis points.This outlook reflects assumptions subject to change given the macro environment.Supplemental Materials and Live WebcastSupplemental materials will be available at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time in the Investor Relations section of the Kimberly-Clark website. The company will host a live Q&A session with investors and analysts on April 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The supplemental materials and Kimberly-Clark's Q&A session can be accessed at the Investor Relations section of the Kimberly-Clark website. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event through the same website.About Kimberly-ClarkKimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.Copies of Kimberly-Clark's Annual Report to Stockholders and its proxy statements and other SEC filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, are made available free of charge on the company's website on the same day they are filed with the SEC. To view these filings, visit the Investors section of the company's website.Forward Looking StatementsCertain matters contained in this press release concerning our plans and expectations regarding the pending mergers with Kenvue and the pending International Family Care and Professional ("IFP") joint venture transaction with Suzano ("IFP Transaction"), the business outlook, including raw material, energy and other input costs, the anticipated charges and savings from the 2024 Transformation Initiative, cash flow and uses of cash, growth initiatives, innovations, marketing and other spending, net sales, anticipated currency rates and exchange risks, including the impact in Argentina and Türkiye, effective tax rate, contingencies and anticipated transactions of Kimberly-Clark, including dividends, share repurchases and pension contributions, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Kimberly-Clark. There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that our results will be as estimated. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them.The assumptions used as a basis for the forward-looking statements include many estimates that, among other things, depend on the successful completion of the mergers with Kenvue and the achievement of future cost savings and projected volume increases. In addition, many factors outside our control, including risks and uncertainties around the pending mergers with Kenvue (including the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the mergers may not be realized when expected or at all, the terms and scope of the expected financing in connection with the mergers may prove to be less favorable than currently expected, that the mergers may not be completed in a timely manner or at all and the risk of litigation related to the mergers), the pending IFP Transaction (including risks related to delays or failure to complete the proposed transaction, the incurrence of significant transaction and separation costs, adverse market reactions, regulatory or legal challenges, and operational disruptions), risks that we are not able to realize the anticipated benefits of the 2024 Transformation Initiative (including risks related to disruptions to our business or operations or related to any delays in implementation), war in Ukraine (including the related responses of consumers, customers, and suppliers and sanctions issued by the U.S., the European Union, Russia or other countries), government trade or similar regulatory actions (including current and potential trade and tariff actions affecting the countries where we operate and the resulting negative impacts on our supply chain, commodity costs, and consumer spending), pandemics, epidemics, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the prices and availability of our raw materials, supply chain disruptions, disruptions in the capital and credit markets, counterparty defaults (including customers, suppliers and financial institutions with which we do business), failure to realize the expected benefits or synergies from our acquisition and disposition activity, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and our projections of operating results and other factors that may affect our impairment testing, changes in customer preferences, severe weather conditions, regional instabilities and hostilities (including the war in Iran), potential competitive pressures on selling prices for our products, energy costs, general economic and political conditions globally and in the markets in which we do business, as well as our ability to maintain key customer relationships, could affect the realization of these estimates.The factors described under Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, or in our other SEC filings, among others, could cause our future results to differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Other factors not presently known to us or that we presently consider immaterial could also affect our business operations and financial results. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(Millions, except per share amounts)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025
ChangeNet Sales
$ 4,163
$ 4,054
2.7 %Cost of products sold
2,629
2,545
3.3 %Gross Profit
1,534
1,509
1.7 %Marketing, research and general expenses
920
855
7.6 %Other (income) and expense, net
(139)
23
N.M.Operating Profit
753
631
19.3 %Nonoperating expense
(15)
(17)
(11.8 %)Interest income
5
7
(28.6 %)Interest expense
(58)
(64)
(9.4 %)Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Interests
685
557
23.0 %Provision for income taxes
(164)
(131)
25.2 %Income from Continuing Operations Before Equity Interests
521
426
22.3 %Share of net income of equity companies
53
44
20.5 %Income from Continuing Operations
574
470
22.1 %Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes
101
103
(1.9 %)Net Income
675
573
17.8 %Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(10)
(6)
66.7 %Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$ 665
$ 567
17.3 %
Per Share Basis
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Basic:
Continuing operations
$ 1.70
$ 1.40
21.4 %Discontinued operations
0.30
0.31
(3.2 %)Basic Earnings per Share
$ 2.00
$ 1.71
17.0 %
Diluted:
Continuing operations
$ 1.70
$ 1.39
22.3 %Discontinued operations
0.30
0.31
(3.2 %)Diluted Earnings per Share
$ 2.00
$ 1.70
17.6 %
Cash Dividends Declared
$ 1.28
$ 1.26
1.6 %
Common Shares Outstanding
March 31
2026
2025
Outstanding shares as of
331.9
331.9
Average diluted shares for three months ended
333.2
333.3
N.M. - Not Meaningful KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Millions)(Unaudited)
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 542
$ 688Accounts receivable, net
2,001
1,892Inventories
1,479
1,475Other current assets
547
535Current assets of discontinued operations
722
720Total Current Assets
5,291
5,310Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
6,833
6,775Investments in Equity Companies
383
330Goodwill
1,840
1,839Other Intangible Assets, Net
76
77Other Assets
1,058
1,062Non-current Assets of Discontinued Operations
1,703
1,705TOTAL ASSETS
$ 17,184
$ 17,098
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year
$ 609
$ 694Trade accounts payable
3,245
3,388Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,903
1,888Dividends payable
422
415Current liabilities of discontinued operations
724
740Total Current Liabilities
6,903
7,125Long-Term Debt
6,475
6,474Non-current Employee Benefits
598
605Deferred Income Taxes
500
445Other Liabilities
623
646Non-current Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
149
151Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries
22
22Stockholders' Equity
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
1,796
1,502Noncontrolling Interests
118
128Total Stockholders' Equity
1,914
1,630TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 17,184
$ 17,098 KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Millions)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Operating Activities
Net income
$ 675
$ 573Depreciation and amortization
193
218Stock-based compensation
23
32Deferred income taxes
36
7Net (gains) losses on asset and business dispositions
(19)
10Equity companies' earnings (in excess of) less than dividends paid
(53)
(39)Operating working capital
(116)
(476)Postretirement benefits
(3)
3Other
9
(1)Cash Provided by Operations
745
327Investing Activities
Capital spending
(424)
(204)Proceeds from asset and business dispositions
27
—Investments in time deposits
(50)
(99)Maturities of time deposits
83
186Other
9
(2)Cash Used for Investing
(355)
(119)Financing Activities
Cash dividends paid
(418)
(405)Change in short-term debt
313
45Debt repayments
(400)
(250)Proceeds from exercise of stock options
—
30Repurchases of common stock
—
(61)Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
(15)
(18)Other
(7)
(24)Cash Used for Financing
(527)
(683)Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
(5)
17Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(142)
(458)
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations - beginning of period
688
1,010Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations - beginning of period(a)
13
11Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
701
1,021
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations - end of period
542
551Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations - end of period(a)
17
12Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period
$ 559
$ 563
(a) Included in Current assets of discontinued operations. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATIONBUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS(Millions)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025
ChangeNet Sales
NA
$ 2,651
$ 2,668
(0.6 %)IPC
1,512
1,386
9.1 %Total Net Sales
$ 4,163
$ 4,054
2.7 %
Operating Profit
NA
$ 623
$ 678
(8.1 %)IPC
245
201
21.9 %Segment Operating Profit(a)
868
879
(1.3 %)Corporate & Other(b)
(115)
(248)
(53.6 %)Total Operating Profit
$ 753
$ 631
19.3 %
(a)Segment Operating Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure as it excludes certain
results included within Corporate & Other, as discussed below. Refer to "Summary
of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for further discussion of how we utilize
non-GAAP financial measures. As shown above, we have included a reconciliation
to Total Operating Profit, as determined in accordance with GAAP.(b)Corporate & Other includes income and expense not associated with the ongoing
operations of the segments, including certain operations of the former IFP
segment that were divested prior to the IFP Transaction and costs previously
allocated to the former IFP segment that aren't reported as discontinued operations. SUMMARY OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURESThe following provides the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures provided in this press release to the most closely related GAAP measure. These measures include: Organic Sales Growth, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark, Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, and Adjusted Income from Discontinued Operations. Unless specifically stated, all discussions regarding non-GAAP financial measures reflect results from our continuing operations for all periods presented.Organic Sales Growth is defined as the change in Net Sales, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding the impacts of currency translation and divestitures and business exits.Adjusted Gross and Operating Profit, Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark, Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, and Adjusted Income from Discontinued Operations are defined as Gross Profit, Operating Profit, Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations, Diluted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark, Effective Tax Rate, and Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes, respectively, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding the impacts of certain items that management believes do not reflect our underlying operations, and which are discussed in further detail below.The income tax effect of these non-GAAP items on the Company's Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark and Adjusted Income from Discontinued Operations is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment. The impact of these non-GAAP items on the Company's effective tax rate represents the difference in the effective tax rate calculated with and without the non-GAAP adjustment on pre-tax income and provision for income taxes.We use these non-GAAP financial measures to assist in comparing our performance on a consistent basis for purposes of business decision making by removing the impact of certain items that we do not believe reflect our underlying and ongoing operations. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors because it (i) provides investors with meaningful supplemental information regarding financial performance by excluding certain items, (ii) permits investors to view performance using the same tools that management uses to budget, make operating and strategic decisions, and evaluate historical performance, and (iii) otherwise provides supplemental information that may be useful to investors in evaluating our results. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation to those measures, provides investors with additional understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent these disclosures.These non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures, and they should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations to these non-GAAP financial measures because they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation and items being excluded. We compensate for these limitations by using these non-GAAP financial measures as a supplement to the GAAP measures and by providing reconciliations of the non-GAAP and comparable GAAP financial measures. Certain non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this press release are presented on a forward-looking basis. Kimberly-Clark does not provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because it is unable to predict certain adjustment items without unreasonable effort. Please note that these items could be material to Kimberly-Clark's results calculated in accordance with GAAP.The non-GAAP financial measures exclude the following items for the relevant time periods:2024 Transformation Initiative - We initiated this transformation to create a more agile and focused operating structure that will accelerate our proprietary pipeline of innovation in right-to-win spaces and improve our growth trajectory, profitability, and returns on investment.Kenvue Acquisition - Acquisition-related costs incurred in connection with the pending Kenvue Acquisition, primarily related to external advisory, legal, accounting, and other related costs.Insurance Recovery – Settlement of insurance claims related to a previous acquisition.IFP Separation Costs - Costs incurred in connection with the IFP Transaction related to external advisory, legal, accounting, contractor and other incremental costs, and are reported in discontinued operations.The following table provides a reconciliation of Organic Sales Growth from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Percent change vs. the prior year period
NA
IPC
TotalNet Sales Growth
(0.6)
9.1
2.7Currency Translation
(0.3)
(5.2)
(2.0)Divestitures and Business Exits
2.7
—
1.8Organic Sales Growth(a)
1.8
4.0
2.5
(a) Table may not foot due to rounding.The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Gross Profit
$ 1,534
$ 1,5092024 Transformation Initiative
42
53Adjusted Gross Profit
$ 1,576
$ 1,562The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Profit from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Operating Profit
$ 753
$ 6312024 Transformation Initiative
51
75Kenvue Acquisition
48
—Insurance Recovery
(120)
—Adjusted Operating Profit
$ 732
$ 706The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
$ 1.70
$ 1.392024 Transformation Initiative
0.09
0.23Kenvue Acquisition
0.13
—Insurance Recovery
(0.32)
—Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations(a)
$ 1.60
$ 1.62
(a)The non-GAAP adjustments included above are presented net of tax. The income tax effect of
these non-GAAP items is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory income tax rates
applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment. Refer to the Adjusted
Effective Tax Rate reconciliation below for the tax effect of these adjustments on the Company's
reported provision for income taxes.The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Diluted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark
$ 2.00
$ 1.702024 Transformation Initiative
0.09
0.23Kenvue Acquisition
0.13
—Insurance Recovery
(0.32)
—IFP Separation Costs
0.07
—Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Kimberly-Clark
$ 1.97
$ 1.93The following table provides a reconciliation of the continuing operations Adjusted Effective Tax Rate:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025
Income from
Continuing
Operations
Before Income
Taxes and
Equity Interests
Provision for
Income Taxes
Income from
Continuing
Operations
Before Income
Taxes and
Equity Interests
Provision for
Income TaxesAs Reported
$ 685
$ (164)
$ 557
$ (131)2024 Transformation Initiative
51
(19)
77
—Kenvue Acquisition
48
(5)
—
—Insurance Recovery
(120)
14
—
—As Adjusted
$ 664
$ (174)
$ 634
$ (131)
Effective Tax Rate
As Reported
23.9 %
23.5 %As Adjusted
26.2 %
20.7 %The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Discontinued Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31
2026
2025Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes
$ 101
$ 103IFP Separation Costs
32
—Tax Effect(a)
(8)
—Adjusted Income from Discontinued Operations
$ 125
$ 103
(a)The income tax effect of this non-GAAP item is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory
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Kimberly-Clark Announces Post-Closing Organizational Structure and Identifies Key LeadershipApril 15, 2026 8:55 AM
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DALLAS, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) today announced the organizational structure and key leadership that will become effective upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE). The organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities reflect the fast-and-lean, balanced matrix approach that has built strong operating momentum at Kimberly-Clark since implementing its Powering Care strategy two years ago."We are excited to name the leadership team that will guide us forward to create a new kind of health and wellness company poised to raise the standard of care for billions of consumers across every stage of life," said Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark. "Our team was selected after a thorough and thoughtful process and reflects leaders with the right blend of experience, capabilities, and technical expertise to unlock the full potential of our combined portfolio, iconic brands, and talented people. Our structure is designed to align our teams around a shared mindset of ownership, agility, and speed. Markets will own the business end-to-end with the functions bringing our best capabilities to the markets – at speed – to help them win. Together, we will bring our global might to the local fight and drive durable, repeatable growth that will capitalize on the generational opportunity we have ahead."Organizational Structure and Key LeadershipAfter close, the combined company will operate with four business segments, each driving a focus on winning in its local markets:North America, a business generating approximately $18.0 billion1 in sales annually;Asia Pacific Focus Markets, which will include Greater China, Australia / New Zealand, South Korea, and Indonesia, generating approximately $4.3 billion1 in annual sales;Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with approximately $5.0 billion1 in annual sales; andEnterprise Markets, which will include Latin America (including Brazil), India, Southeast Asia markets, and Japan, generating approximately $4.3 billion1 in annual sales.As previously announced, Mr. Hsu will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO of the combined company. The following future leaders will report directly to Mr. Hsu:Russ Torres, Group President and Chief Operations OfficerNelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial OfficerStacey Valy Panayiotou, Chief Human Resources OfficerJeff Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative OfficerJohn Carmichael, President North AmericaKaty Chen, President Asia Pacific Focus MarketsCarlton Lawson, President EMEA"Today is an important milestone that demonstrates the tremendous progress we have been making to ensure we hit the ground running on Day 1," said Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimberly-Clark, and Head of the Integration Management Office. "The work of more than 30 workstreams across the integration team has identified our biggest growth and efficiency opportunities as well as the sequencing of priorities following transaction close. We are organizing to bring the best capabilities to the markets at speed and focus on the places where we can unlock significant value creation."The following leaders will report to Mr. Torres:Anindya Dasgupta, President Enterprise MarketsCarlos De Jesus, Chief Growth OfficerCraig Slavtcheff, Chief Research & Development OfficerTamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain OfficerMichael Wondrasch, Chief Consumer Growth Technology OfficerFrancesco Tinto, Chief Information and Global Business Services OfficerThe leadership team for the combined company will also include:Leonardo Curado, General Manager LATAM, who will report to Mr. DasguptaJonathan Halvorson, Chief Marketing Officer, who will report to Mr. De JesusGrant McGee, General Counsel, Russell Dyer, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Alan Ross, Head of Strategy, who will report to Mr. MelucciFull biographies for the post-closing key leadership members are available on the transaction website: leadinghealthandwellness.com.Mr. Hsu continued, "K-C and Kenvue have a talented and dedicated group of leaders at both companies. I am grateful to those leaders who will be transitioning from their roles at closing for their contributions and for the important role they continue to play in driving business momentum as we bring our companies together."The transaction remains on track to close in the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other remaining customary closing conditions.About Kimberly-ClarkKimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website. Forward Looking StatementsCertain matters contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Kimberly-Clark. There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that our results will be as estimated. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them. The assumptions used as a basis for the forward-looking statements include many estimates that, among other things, depend on many factors outside our control, including risks and uncertainties around the pending Kenvue acquisition (including the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the acquisition may not be realized when expected or at all, the terms and scope of the expected financing in connection with the acquisition may prove to be less favorable than currently expected, that the acquisition may not be completed in a timely matter or at all and the risk of litigation related to the acquisition). The factors described under Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, or in our other SEC filings, among others, could cause our future results to differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Other factors not presently known to us or that we presently consider immaterial could also affect our business operations and financial results.1 Represents the combined net sales of Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue for fiscal year 2025, as reported in each company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, recast to reflect the estimated impact of the new proposed segment structure.[KMB-F] [KMB-C]ContactsInvestor Relations:
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2月前
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation/April 2, 2026 8:19 PM
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In the news release, Goodnites® Launches "Language of Bedwetting," the First Complete Language Designed to Help Autistic Children Express Needs, Wants and Feelings Around Bedwetting, issued 02-Apr-2026 by Kimberly-Clark Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
Goodnites® Launches "Language of Bedwetting," the First Complete Language Designed to Help Autistic Children Express Needs, Wants and Feelings Around Bedwetting
Developed with a licensed speech-language pathologist and the Autism Society of America, this free
communication tool helps fill a gap in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) vocabulary,
giving non-speaking or minimally speaking individuals the vocabulary to express themselves around a
potential nightly experience.CHICAGO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on World Autism Awareness Day 2026, Goodnites®, the #1 Nighttime Underwear1 brand, announced the launch of the Language of Bedwetting, the first complete Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system specifically designed to help non-verbal and Autistic children express needs, wants and feelings around bedwetting. The free, downloadable resource is now available at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting and was developed alongside Autism advocates, parents and communication experts.
Why This Tool Was Needed: The Bedwetting Gap in Autism
Bedwetting is common and occurs in 1 in 6 kids2, but Autistic children are more often affected by bedwetting according to a study in the Pediatric Journal of Urology3. It's a sensitive topic for anyone, but it's particularly difficult for non-verbal children to explain what happened, how they feel, or what they need next. While millions of Autistic children use AAC apps to express their needs, behaviors, and feelings, one common experience lacks the specific language: bedwetting.AAC provides ways of communicating other than speaking. This includes tools like pictures, drawing, symbols, writing, speech-generating devices, and communication apps that help non-verbal or minimally speaking individuals express themselves. For many Autistic children for whom communication is difficult for, AAC is their voice.Designed to integrate seamlessly into AAC apps, the Language of Bedwetting fills that gap by introducing a comprehensive symbol system of pronouns, verbs, adjectives, nouns, and phrases. The additional vocabulary system aims to transform an isolating experience into one that non-verbal children can finally express, empowering them to share what happened, how they feel, and what they need in their own words, through their own AAC app."Goodnites is the leading nighttime underwear brand for children, and for many Autistic children, that need often lasts longer," said Dan Jackson, Vice President & General Manager at Kimberly-Clark, Child Care. "We know confidence at night goes beyond staying dry — it's also about being understood. The Language of Bedwetting helps give Autistic children the words they've never had, while giving families and caregivers the tools to support them.""When a child can't say what's happening, everything gets harder — for them and for the family," said Sydney Lima, MS, CCC-SLP, Licensed and Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. "This new vocabulary set gives Autistic children the words they've been missing, while giving clinicians and caregivers a consistent, evidence-informed framework to support those conversations at home, in school, and in therapy."Key Features of the Language of Bedwetting Developed with experts: Created in collaboration with the Autism Society of America and informed by Autism advocates, parents, and communication expertsAAC compatible: Designed to work seamlessly with all AAC appsMore than 100 new symbols: A comprehensive set of symbols spanning pronouns, verbs, adjectives, nouns, and phrasesCaregiver-friendly: Simple, intuitive, and ready to implement at homeFree and immediately accessible: Available for download at no cost at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwettingWho This Tool Is For
The Language of Bedwetting was designed for: Parents and primary caregivers of non-verbal or minimally verbal children who experience bedwetting Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) seeking to expand functional AAC vocabulary for pediatric clients Special education teachers and ABA therapists supporting communication in school and clinical settings Pediatric occupational therapists working on daily living and self-care routines Any caregiver or clinician supporting a non-verbal or minimally verbal child through the emotional and practical dimensions of bedwetting The development of this new vocabulary system reflects Goodnites' ongoing commitment to destigmatizing bedwetting and supporting children's emotional well-being through accessible, evidence-informed tools and education — and its alignment with the spirit of World Autism Awareness Day 2026. The Language of Bedwetting is available to download now at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting. Families can download a printable AAC board to display in their child's bedroom or bathroom, or upload the symbol set directly to their preferred AAC app. The new language is designed to work seamlessly with all AAC apps.Visit Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting to see how this project was developed alongside Autism advocates, parents, and communication experts, and how a simple set of symbols can help non-verbal and Autistic children communicate about their bedwetting.Follow @goodnites on Instagram and Facebook, and @goodnitesbrand on TikTok for additional resources and updates.1Youth Pant Category Share Data
2Ages 3-12
3[Study title], The Journal of Urology, 2015. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26052001/About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.About the Autism Society of America
The Autism Society's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation's oldest leading grassroots autism organization, the Autism Society and its approximately 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the autism community each year, providing education, advocacy, and supports and services throughout the lifespan.About Sydney Lima
Sydney Lima is a licensed, board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with more than five years of clinical and educational experience across inpatient and outpatient facilities, public schools, children's hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, she is dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan through evidence-based communication and swallowing interventions.Media Contact:
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Media.Relations@kcc.comCorrection:?An earlier version of this release missed including the hyperlinks of Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting.Correction:?An earlier version of this release incorrectly .
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2月前
Goodnites® Launches "Language of Bedwetting," the First Complete Language Designed to Help Autistic Children Express Needs, Wants and Feelings Around BedwettingApril 2, 2026 10:05 AM
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Developed with a licensed speech-language pathologist and the Autism Society of America, this free
communication tool helps fill a gap in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) vocabulary,
giving non-speaking or minimally speaking individuals the vocabulary to express themselves around a
potential nightly experience.CHICAGO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on World Autism Awareness Day 2026, Goodnites®, the #1 Nighttime Underwear1 brand, announced the launch of the Language of Bedwetting, the first complete Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system specifically designed to help non-verbal and Autistic children express needs, wants and feelings around bedwetting. The free, downloadable resource is now available at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting and was developed alongside Autism advocates, parents and communication experts.
Why This Tool Was Needed: The Bedwetting Gap in Autism
Bedwetting is common and occurs in 1 in 6 kids2, but Autistic children are more often affected by bedwetting according to a study in the Pediatric Journal of Urology3. It's a sensitive topic for anyone, but it's particularly difficult for non-verbal children to explain what happened, how they feel, or what they need next. While millions of Autistic children use AAC apps to express their needs, behaviors, and feelings, one common experience lacks the specific language: bedwetting.AAC provides ways of communicating other than speaking. This includes tools like pictures, drawing, symbols, writing, speech-generating devices, and communication apps that help non-verbal or minimally speaking individuals express themselves. For many Autistic children for whom communication is difficult for, AAC is their voice.Designed to integrate seamlessly into AAC apps, the Language of Bedwetting fills that gap by introducing a comprehensive symbol system of pronouns, verbs, adjectives, nouns, and phrases. The additional vocabulary system aims to transform an isolating experience into one that non-verbal children can finally express, empowering them to share what happened, how they feel, and what they need in their own words, through their own AAC app."Goodnites is the leading nighttime underwear brand for children, and for many Autistic children, that need often lasts longer," said Dan Jackson, Vice President & General Manager at Kimberly-Clark, Child Care. "We know confidence at night goes beyond staying dry — it's also about being understood. The Language of Bedwetting helps give Autistic children the words they've never had, while giving families and caregivers the tools to support them.""When a child can't say what's happening, everything gets harder — for them and for the family," said Sydney Lima, MS, CCC-SLP, Licensed and Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. "This new vocabulary set gives Autistic children the words they've been missing, while giving clinicians and caregivers a consistent, evidence-informed framework to support those conversations at home, in school, and in therapy."Key Features of the Language of Bedwetting Developed with experts: Created in collaboration with the Autism Society of America and informed by Autism advocates, parents, and communication expertsAAC compatible: Designed to work seamlessly with all AAC appsMore than 100 new symbols: A comprehensive set of symbols spanning pronouns, verbs, adjectives, nouns, and phrasesCaregiver-friendly: Simple, intuitive, and ready to implement at homeFree and immediately accessible: Available for download at no cost at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwettingWho This Tool Is For
The Language of Bedwetting was designed for: Parents and primary caregivers of non-verbal or minimally verbal children who experience bedwetting Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) seeking to expand functional AAC vocabulary for pediatric clients Special education teachers and ABA therapists supporting communication in school and clinical settings Pediatric occupational therapists working on daily living and self-care routines Any caregiver or clinician supporting a non-verbal or minimally verbal child through the emotional and practical dimensions of bedwetting The development of this new vocabulary system reflects Goodnites' ongoing commitment to destigmatizing bedwetting and supporting children's emotional well-being through accessible, evidence-informed tools and education — and its alignment with the spirit of World Autism Awareness Day 2026. The Language of Bedwetting is available to download now at Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting. Families can download a printable AAC board to display in their child's bedroom or bathroom, or upload the symbol set directly to their preferred AAC app. The new language is designed to work seamlessly with all AAC apps.Visit Goodnites.com/LanguageOfBedwetting to see how this project was developed alongside Autism advocates, parents, and communication experts, and how a simple set of symbols can help non-verbal and Autistic children communicate about their bedwetting.Follow @goodnites on Instagram and Facebook, and @goodnitesbrand on TikTok for additional resources and updates.1Youth Pant Category Share Data
2Ages 3-12
3[Study title], The Journal of Urology, 2015. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26052001/About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.About the Autism Society of America
The Autism Society's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation's oldest leading grassroots autism organization, the Autism Society and its approximately 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the autism community each year, providing education, advocacy, and supports and services throughout the lifespan.About Sydney Lima
Sydney Lima is a licensed, board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with more than five years of clinical and educational experience across inpatient and outpatient facilities, public schools, children's hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, she is dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan through evidence-based communication and swallowing interventions.Media Contact:
Kimberly-Clark Media Relations
Media.Relations@kcc.com
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ETHISPHERE NAMES KIMBERLY-CLARK AS ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®March 18, 2026 8:00 AM
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Prestigious annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programsDALLAS, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB), a global personal care leader, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.Kimberly-Clark has been awarded this prestigious recognition for eight consecutive years and eleven times overall. It is one of only two honorees in the Consumer Products industry. In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized, spanning 17 countries and 40 industries. This year's class includes 19 first-time honorees, and six organizations recognized 20 times."Being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® for the eighth consecutive year is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our teams around the world to lead with integrity," said Jeff Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development & Administrative Officer at Kimberly-Clark. "As we advance the largest transformation in our company's 154-year history, this honor reinforces that doing what is right is not only essential to who we are, but also fundamental to driving long-term, sustainable growth and delivering better care for our customers, consumers and communities, every day.""Congratulations to Kimberly-Clark for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®. As we mark the 20th class of honorees, the company continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs, like Kimberly-Clark, are built for better long-term performance," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.Methodology & Scoring
The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ documented proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance, including: corporate governance; program structure & resourcing; written standards; training, awareness, & communication; risk assessment & auditing; investigations, enforcement, discipline & incentives; measurement of ethical culture; third-party risk management, and environmental & social impact.That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants.This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.Honorees
To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere's data-driven program & culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine, and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.[KMB-C]Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/648588/Kimberly_Clark_v1_Logo.jpg
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