Kimberly — Clark Reaffirms 2026 Financial Outlook
Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its 2026 outlook following preliminary third-quarter results, forecasting mid-single-digit adjusted operating profit growth in constant currency. Organic sales growth expected approximately 100 basis points below weighted average category growth, now 1.7% on a trailing 12-month basis. China social media disruptions account for approximately 100 basis points of realized and potential unfavorable impacts at the total-company level. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations expected to grow high single digits in constant currency. Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark forecast to decline low single digits in constant currency. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kimberly-Clark Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: DA72938) on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its 2026 outlook following preliminary third-quarter results, forecasting mid-single-digit adjusted operating profit growth in constant currency. Organic sales growth expected approximately 100 basis points below weighted average category growth, now 1.7% on a trailing 12-month basis. China social media disruptions account for approximately 100 basis points of realized and potential unfavorable impacts at the total-company level. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations expected to grow high single digits in constant currency.
Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Kimberly-Clark forecast to decline low single digits in constant currency. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kimberly-Clark Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref.
ID: DA72938) on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)