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Kimberly Clark (KMB)
NYSE:KMB
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.91Last Year’s EPS
2.01Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 28, 2025
|% Change Since: 4.96%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a company that is successfully navigating past challenges through strategic initiatives like the Powering Care strategy, which has resulted in record productivity savings and strong market share gains. However, there are concerns about economic pressures impacting product use frequency in certain regions and muted pricing growth for 2025.Company Guidance
During the Kimberly-Clark 4Q 2024 Earnings Call, the company's guidance for 2025 highlighted a focus on volume and mix-driven growth, with muted pricing expected to remain flat across the enterprise. The company anticipates achieving productivity savings of around 5%, slightly below the 5.9% reported in 2024, contributing to an expected gross margin expansion at a slower pace compared to the previous two years. Operating profit margins are projected to grow ahead of gross margins, driven by $200 million in SG&A savings from the Powering Care program. Full-year revenue and profit growth are expected to be evenly distributed between the first and second halves of 2025, with a continued emphasis on innovation-led growth and market share gains.Record Productivity Savings
Achieved a historical high productivity savings of 5.9% in 2024, with expectations to maintain around 5% in 2025. This productivity is enabling investments and bottom-line growth.
Powering Care Strategy Success
The Powering Care strategy has facilitated a transition to volume plus mix-driven growth, strong market share momentum, and a phase of margin expansion in 2024.
Market Share Gains
Achieved weighted share gains of 10 basis points in 2024, with significant improvements in North America, China, and other key international markets.
Strategic Focus on Key Markets
Continued focus and success in key markets like the US and China, contributing to robust volume growth.
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KMB Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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KMB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | $131.41 | $129.44 | -1.50% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $142.94 | $136.53 | -4.48% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $141.69 | $133.57 | -5.73% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $125.61 | $132.54 | +5.52% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Kimberly Clark (KMB) report earnings?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Kimberly Clark (KMB) earnings time?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is KMB EPS forecast?
KMB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.91.
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