BUZZ — Kimberly — Clark up after Q3 preliminary results above estimates

* Kimberly-Clark shares rise ~3% to $102.33 premarket * The huggies diaper maker sees Q3 results above est on strong demand * Forecasts Q3 net sales of $4.13 bln; analysts on avg were expecting $4.10 bln - data compiled by LSEG * Expects adj EPS from continuing ops of $1.70 vs est $1.59 * On track to complete ~$40 bln acquisition of Kenvue by year-end * Reaffirms annual targets * KMB scheduled to report Q3 on November 5 * Up to last close, KMB down ~1% YTD (Reporting by Shania S Thomas in Bengaluru) ((shanias.thomas@thomsonreuters.com)