Kimberly-Clark Q3 2026 prelim: sales $4.13 billion, adjusted continuing EPS $1.70; full-year outlook unchanged

Kimberly-Clark posted preliminary third-quarter estimates that show net sales of about $4.13 billion versus $4.15 billion a year earlier and organic sales down 1.3%, while affirming that its 2026 outlook is unchanged, the consumer-products company said Thursday in an 8-K.

Estimated diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.19, or $1.70 on an adjusted basis, compared with $1.01 and $1.45 a year earlier. Diluted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark was estimated at $5.37 versus $1.34 a year ago, with adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark at $1.70 versus $1.82. Operating profit was estimated at $516 million, or $677 million adjusted, versus $621 million and $683 million a year earlier.

Shares were up about 3.0% near $99.41 in Thursday morning trading.

The company said organic sales growth for 2026 is still expected to run about 100 basis points below weighted-average category growth — now about 1.7% on a trailing 12-month basis — reflecting about 100 basis points of impact from previously disclosed China social media disruptions. Adjusted operating profit is still expected to grow mid-single digits on a constant-currency basis, adjusted EPS from continuing operations high-single digits, and adjusted EPS attributable to Kimberly-Clark a low-single-digit decline, all constant currency.

The outlook excludes the pending Kenvue acquisition and other unidentified deals or items. Final third-quarter results are due Nov. 5, with a Q&A session at 8:00 a.m. ET that day. The preliminary figures are unaudited management estimates subject to quarter-end close procedures.

By the numbers

• Preliminary net sales: about $4.13 billion vs. $4.15 billion a year ago
• Organic sales growth: about −1.3%
• Adjusted EPS from continuing operations: $1.70 vs. $1.45
• Diluted EPS attributable to KMB: $5.37 (includes items); adjusted: $1.70
• Final report date: Nov. 5, 2026

Sources

1. Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Form 8-K (Item 2.02) and Exhibit 99.1, filed Oct. 15, 2026, accession 0001104659-26-115960

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