Core Insights - Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a multinational company specializing in hygiene and personal care products, with a market capitalization of $39.99 billion and operations in over 175 countries [1] Financial Performance - The company is expected to report a 10.9% year-over-year decline in profit to $1.63 per diluted share for Q3 fiscal 2025 [2] - For the fiscal year 2025, analysts predict an 11% decrease in profit to $6.50 per diluted share compared to the previous year [3] Stock Performance - Kimberly-Clark's stock has underperformed the broader market, losing 13.1% over the past 52 weeks and 6.7% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 Index has gained 17.9% and 14.2% respectively [4] - The company has also underperformed the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), which has dropped 3.1% over the past 52 weeks [5] Recent Results - In Q2, Kimberly-Clark reported net sales of $4.16 billion, a 1.6% year-over-year decrease, impacted by a 4.4% adverse effect from divestitures and business exits [6] - The adjusted EPS for Q2 was $1.92, down 2% year-over-year but exceeding analyst expectations of $1.68, leading to a 4.8% intraday stock rise on the reporting day [6]