Kimberly-Clark

KMB

Market cap $32.1B

Costco and Walmart are compelling values for their customers, but not for new investors. Consumer products maker Kimberly-Clark's strategic pivot could pay off over the long run.

The combined company, which will include consumer brands such as Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers as well as over-the-counter products including Tylenol and Listerine, will operate under four geographic business segments.

Kimberly-Clark on Wednesday said its chief financial officer, Nelson Urdaneta, will become the finance chief ​of the combined company it will create ‌after completing its $40-billion acquisition of Tylenol-maker Kenvue.

DALLAS, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly‑Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) today announced the organizational structure and key leadership that will become effective upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE). The organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities reflect the fast-and-lean, balanced matrix approach that has built strong operating momentum at Kimberly-Clark since implementing its Powering Care strategy two years ago.

Despite falling earnings, Kimberly-Clark can still support its dividend from its operations rather than relying on debt. The company will likely close its acquisition of Kenvue later this year.

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KMB's 'Powering Care' drives steady growth, with strong volume gains, disciplined costs and portfolio shifts boosting profits despite pricing pressure.

Shares of Nike, Kimberly-Clark, and Conagra Brands are all down more than 30% in the past five years. These businesses have strong brands, but they have been facing adversity.

Depending on who you ask, there is a chance we will get no interest rate cuts in 2026, or if we do, it'll be just one.

DALLAS, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, a fire occurred at a distribution center in Ontario, California operated by a third-party logistics partner, NFI Industries. Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) can confirm there were no reported injuries, and that all employees of the facility operator were safely evacuated.