Piper Sandler Cuts PT on Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) to $114 From $133 – Here’s Why

Group 1: Company Performance and Ratings - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) has received a price target cut from Piper Sandler, reducing it to $114 from $133, while maintaining an Overweight rating, indicating that Q1 top-line momentum is in line with expectations, with costs hedged for approximately nine months ahead, securing the balance of 2026 [1] - Wells Fargo raised the price target for Kimberly-Clark to $110 from $105, reiterating an Equal Weight rating, noting that this marks the best start for Staples compared to the S&P 500 ever [3] - BofA has also cut the target for Kimberly-Clark, citing a lower multiple applied to 2027 earnings [7] Group 2: Management Changes - Kimberly-Clark announced the appointment of Francesco Tinto as Chief Information & Global Business Services Officer, effective March 9, 2026, who will report to the President and COO, Russ Torres [2] Group 3: Product and Market Segments - Kimberly-Clark manufactures and markets a variety of products using advanced technologies in absorbency, nonwovens, and fibers, operating in three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional, with brands including Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, DryNites, and Huggies [4]