NASDAQConsumer StaplesHousehold & Personal ProductsSnapshot 2026-08-31
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Create your account →Broken: Primary pillar broken — Grow operating profit to at least $753M in 2026-Q1: metric not reported.
Kimberly-Clark grew revenue from $4.05B to $4.16B in 2026-Q1. Profit rose from $631M to $753M in the same quarter. Adjusted EPS grew from $1.70 to $2.00. Supply chain gains and new products support profit growth.
Pricing to attract customers hurts profit margins. Integration challenges may slow profit growth. Legal issues could also hurt profits.
The price is about 15% above our fair value near $100. Analysts expect about 4% revenue growth. Our fair value is close to the Street median.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $1.70 in any quarter after 2026-Q1
Breaks if: operating profit falls below $631M in any quarter after 2026-Q1
revenue falls below $4.05B in any quarter after 2026-Q1
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
KMB represents a durable compounder in the Consumer Staples sector. The current thesis state is intact, supported by strong recent financial performance despite some challenges.
The market seems to have priced in a low level of execution quality, with KMB appearing cheap compared to its peers. There is a slight expectations gap, indicating that investors may not fully anticipate the potential for improved performance.
KMB's fundamentals are likely to show continued focus on organic sales growth and adjusted earnings per share. However, there is a moderate risk due to recent earnings misses and ongoing external headwinds.
The future performance hinges on several factors, including the impact of the jobs report on consumer spending and the potential for inflation to reaccelerate. Additionally, guidance updates from management will be crucial, especially if they indicate a need for downward revisions.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Yes, our read has strengthened. The company beat earnings expectations in Q2. Kimberly-Clark completed its global deployment of Coupa procurement software. This led to a 40% to 50% productivity improvement. The acquisition of Kenvue is advancing and supports growth. There are no new threats noted in the current read.
as of 2026-08-31
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Kimberly-Clark aims to grow organic sales in line with or ahead of market growth.
Over the next 1 to 3 years, KMB's performance will depend on its ability to navigate external challenges and effectively integrate its recent acquisition. Not investment advice.
