Kimberly-Clark Q2 EPS Jumps 15%

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB), the consumer products company behind brands like Huggies and Kleenex, released its second quarter results on August 1, 2025. The most significant headline from the report was adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92 in Q2 2025, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.67 by 15%. However, GAAP revenue was $4.16 billion in Q2 2025, below the $4.47 billion analyst forecast and down 1.6% from a year earlier. Despite the EPS beat, adjusted gross margin narrowed to 36.9% in Q2 2025, as tariffs and price investments cut into profits. The quarter featured a strong surge in sales volumes, but ongoing cost headwinds and lower reported sales tempered overall performance.

Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.

Kimberly-Clark is a global producer of personal care and tissue products. Its flagship offerings include infant diapers, feminine care, and consumer tissue brands, such as Huggies diapers, Kotex feminine care products, and Kleenex tissues. The company’s business reaches markets around the world, supplying both households and commercial customers.

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