Form 8-K · Current report
Kimberly-Clark 8-K, filed Oct 15, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000055785
- Accession no.
- 0001104659-26-115960
Summary
Kimberly-Clark released preliminary estimates for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, showing net sales of $4.13 billion, organic sales growth of negative 1.3%, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.70, and reaffirmed its previously announced 2026 outlook. The figures are unaudited, subject to quarter-end closing, and were not reviewed by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Key points
- Preliminary net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 were estimated at $4.134 billion, down from $4.150 billion a year earlier.
- Preliminary organic sales growth was estimated at negative 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in the prior-year period.
- Preliminary adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations were estimated at $1.70, versus $1.45 a year earlier, while adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark was estimated at $1.70 versus $1.82.
- The company reaffirmed its previously announced 2026 outlook and recorded a $106 million adjustment related to the Kenvue acquisition.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Preliminary Estimates of Certain Financial Metrics The information below summarizes certain of the estimated preliminary financial data of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Kimberly-Clark,” “we,” “our” or “us”) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, for which consolidated financial statements are not available. Our actual results for such period will be subject to the completion of our quarter-end closing process, which includes review by Kimberly-Clark’s management and board of directors, including Kimberly-Clark’s audit committee. …
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