Kimberly-Clark(NASDAQ) KMB

Kimberly-Clark makes everyday items like diapers, tissues, and paper towels that families and businesses use to stay clean. These products help parents care for babies and provide hygiene solutions for workplaces around the world. The company focuses on making essential goods that solve basic health and personal care needs.

What's on the Shelf?

• Personal Care: Disposable diapers, training pants, and feminine or incontinence products under brands like Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend.
• Consumer Tissue: Bathroom tissue, facial tissue, and paper towels for home use sold under the Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle names.
• K-C Professional: Cleaning wipers, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers used by factories, offices, and hotels under the WypAll and Kimtech brands.

Growth and Expansion

• Agreed to acquire Kenvue in November 2025 for a mix of stock and cash valued at approximately $6.7 billion.
• Formed a joint venture with Suzano in June 2025 for the International Family Care and Professional business, retaining a 49% stake.
• Acquired the remaining ownership of Thinx in 2023 to expand into reusable period and incontinence underwear.
• Sold the personal protective equipment business in 2024, which included the Kimtech and KleenGuard brands.

What Makes the Company Stand Out

Kimberly-Clark maintains a leading market position with top-tier brands that hold the first or second share spot in about 70 countries. The company utilizes advanced fiber and absorbency technologies to produce essential goods for more than 175 countries and territories.

The Financial Scorecard

• Net income rose to $499 million in Q4 2025, an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year.
• Revenue for Q4 2025 was $4.1 billion, down 17.2% year-over-year following the reclassification of certain operations.
• Operating cash flow reached $972 million in Q4 2025, growing 19% from the same period in 2024.
• Walmart Inc. remained the largest customer, accounting for 16% of net sales from continuing operations in 2025.

Bottom Line

Kimberly-Clark is streamlining its operations through a major transformation initiative while shifting toward consumer health through the Kenvue acquisition. The company continues to evolve from a traditional paper manufacturer into a focused personal care and hygiene specialist.