Kimberly-Clark reports $4.13 billion in Q3 sales ahead of Kenvue integration

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) reported third-quarter 2026 financial results, with preliminary net sales estimated at $4.134 billion, compared with $4.150 billion in the same period of 2025.

Organic sales declined 1.3% against 2.5% growth a year earlier, while preliminary operating profit fell to $516 million from $621 million and adjusted operating profit reached $677 million compared with $683 million.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were estimated at $1.19, compared with $1.01 a year earlier, while adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations reached $1.70 against $1.45.

The company had previously attributed pressure on organic sales to disruptions following social media criticism of diaper quality in China, which management estimated could reduce company-wide growth by approximately 100 basis points.

Meanwhile, Kimberly-Clark completed its acquisition of Kenvue on November 2, 2026, combining consumer health and personal care businesses across 10 billion-dollar brands, with management reiterating an estimated $2.1 billion in annual run-rate synergies.

Kimberly-Clark manufactures consumer and professional products through brands including Huggies, Kleenex, Kotex, Scott and Depend, with operations across more than 175 countries and territories.

The company has also maintained a long dividend payment record, reporting 92 consecutive years of dividend payments and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases before the Kenvue acquisition.