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Kimberly-Clark(KMB) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-04-23 12:34
There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that the company's results will be as estimated. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them. For a description of certain factors that could cause the company's future results to differ from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements, see Item 1A entitled "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Decem ...
Kimberly-Clark(KMB) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-04-23 11:05
Exhibit 99.1 Kimberly-Clark Announces First Quarter 2024 Results and Raises 2024 Outlook Delivers net sales of $5.1 billion driven by 6 percent organic sales growth Strong EPS expansion driven by accretive innovation and productivity initiatives Company increases 2024 outlook to reflect solid start to year DALLAS, April 23, 2024 - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2024 results characterized by positive volume and mix gains driven by pioneering, innovative new products, leve ...
Kimberly-Clark Announces First Quarter 2024 Results and Raises 2024 Outlook
Prnewswire· 2024-04-23 11:00
Delivers net sales of $5.1 billion driven by 6 percent organic sales growthStrong EPS expansion driven by accretive innovation and productivity initiatives Company increases 2024 outlook to reflect solid start to year DALLAS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2024 results characterized by positive volume and mix gains driven by pioneering, innovative new products, leveraging continued productivity momentum for strong earnings growth versus the ...
Is a Surprise Coming for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) This Earnings Season?
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-04-19 16:41
Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report.That is because Kimberly-Clark is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. After all, analysts raising estimates right before earnings — with the most up-to-date information possible — is a ...
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Q1 Earnings Coming Up: Is a Beat Likely?
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-04-18 14:31
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is likely to deliver a top-and-bottom-line decline when it reports first-quarter 2023 earnings on Apr 23. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $5.1 billion, which suggests a drop of 2.3% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has increased by a penny in the past 30 days to $1.60 per share. This indicates a decline of 4.2% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. KMB has a trailing four-quarter earnings su ...
Stay Ahead of the Game With Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-04-18 14:21
Analysts on Wall Street project that Kimberly-Clark (KMB) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 4.2% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $5.08 billion, declining 2.3% from the same quarter last year.The current level reflects a downward revision of 2.6% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections ...
Why Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-04-10 14:56
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Kimberly-Clark(KMB) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-08 19:51
Operational Challenges - The company has significantly curtailed media, advertising, and promotional activities in Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, impacting operations and potentially leading to asset impairment [49]. - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant volatility in demand for the company's products, affecting manufacturing and supply chain operations [50]. - The company faces risks related to supply chain disruptions, including natural disasters, labor strikes, and geopolitical instabilities, which could adversely affect financial results [52]. - The company is experiencing a tight labor market, which could lead to increased turnover and costs associated with attracting and retaining key personnel [64]. - Intense competition and changing consumer preferences may adversely affect the company's financial results, necessitating increased marketing efforts [65][66]. - The company is dependent on key retailers, and changes in their policies or loss of significant customers could negatively impact financial performance [69]. - The company faces risks from changes in energy prices and availability, which could impact manufacturing and transportation costs [210]. Financial Management - The company is implementing plans to achieve cost reductions and expects ongoing savings from continuous improvement activities, although success is not guaranteed [55]. - The company may pursue acquisitions or divestitures of product lines, which could impact financial results and operational focus [56][57]. - Disruptions in credit markets or changes in credit ratings could adversely affect the company's access to financing and increase borrowing costs [59][60]. - New or revised laws and regulations may increase compliance costs, potentially impacting financial results negatively [72]. - Interest rate risk is managed through a mix of variable and fixed-rate debt, with a 10% decrease in interest rates potentially increasing the fair value of unhedged fixed-rate debt by approximately $347 [208]. - The company actively monitors credit risk with counterparties in derivative transactions, which is not considered significant due to diversification [199]. Market and Economic Risks - Climate change and sustainability concerns may lead to increased costs and regulatory requirements, impacting the company's operations [62][63]. - The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks, with a 10% unfavorable change in exchange rates not materially affecting consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2023 [203]. - As of December 31, 2023, a 10% unfavorable change in foreign currency exchange rates would have reduced stockholders' equity by approximately $600, but this is not considered material [206]. - Commodity price risk is significant, particularly related to pulp and petroleum-based materials, which could adversely affect earnings if selling prices do not adjust accordingly [209]. - The company employs strategic pricing mechanisms to manage volatility in commodity costs, although derivative instruments have not been used for this purpose [209]. - The company utilizes derivative instruments for risk management purposes, primarily for foreign currency and interest rate risks, but not for speculation [199]. Inflation and Accounting - The company has adopted highly inflationary accounting for operations in Argentina and Türkiye, with immaterial net monetary positions as of December 31, 2023 [204][205].
Kimberly-Clark(KMB) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-01-24 16:45
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call January 24, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chris Jakubik - Head of Investor Relations Mike Hsu - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nelson Urdaneta - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Jason English - Goldman Sachs Anna Lizzul - Bank of America Steve Powers - Deutsche Bank Andrea Teixeira - JPMorgan Chris Jakubik Hello. This is Chris Jakubik, Head of In ...
Kimberly-Clark(KMB) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-01-24 13:07
a dille de to 0000000 o o a bo 0 0 Safe Harbor Certain matters contained in this presentation concerning the outlook, anticipated financial and operating results, raw material, energy and other input costs, anticipated currency rates and exchange risks, including in Argentina and Türkiye, net income from equity companies, sources and uses of cash, the effective tax rate, the anticipated cost savings from the company's FORCE program, growth initiatives, product innovations, contingencies and anticipated tran ...