StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 November 2026•Updated 5 November 2026•
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Kimberly-Clark Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates Despite China Sales Headwinds
Key Facts
1Kimberly-Clark reported a sharp rise in third-quarter net income despite a slight downtick in sales due to one-time items.
2The company reiterated its adjusted earnings per share growth projections for the full year 2026.
Kimberly-Clark reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.70 for the third quarter of 2026, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.61. The company reaffirmed its adjusted EPS growth projections for the full year, despite facing organic sales headwinds in the Chinese market.
The financial performance coincided with ongoing business turnaround efforts and the $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue. Shares of Kimberly-Clark, trading under the ticker KMB, closed at $108.79 on November 4, 2026.