Kimberly-Clark Corp.’s (KMB) shares slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the consumer goods giant reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Despite the profit miss, retail sentiment remained bullish, with analysts pointing to the company’s strong revenue performance and long-term growth strategy.
Kimberly-Clark posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 1.50 for the quarter, narrowly missing the consensus estimate of 1.51, according to Fly.com. Revenue, however, came in at 4.93 billion, down 0.84.86 billion. The company attributed its top-line growth to an “upward inflection” in volume-plus-mix, improved productivity, and continued strategic investments.
In North America, net sales dipped 0.5% to $2.7 billion, but organic sales rose 1.1%, driven by a 1.9% increase in volume. The company’s focus on innovation and market expansion has helped it maintain a competitive edge in key categories.
Looking ahead, Kimberly-Clark expects adjusted EPS to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit rate on a constant-currency basis in 2025. The company also anticipates organic sales growth to outpace the weighted average growth in its operating categories and regions.
CWEB Analyst, a prominent voice in market analysis, noted that Kimberly-Clark’s long-term growth strategy, including its Powering Care initiative, positions the company for sustained success. “Despite the slight earnings miss, Kimberly-Clark’s fundamentals remain strong,” said CWEB Analyst. “The company’s focus on innovation, productivity, and strategic investments should drive growth in 2025 and beyond.”
Kimberly-Clark’s chairman and CEO, Mike Hsu, echoed this optimism, stating, “2024 was a breakthrough year for Kimberly-Clark. We successfully launched our transformative Powering Care strategy and rewired our organization into three powerhouse segments. Our full-year results exceeded our long-term growth algorithm, and we’ve built a strong foundation to accelerate our strategy in 2025.”
In a move that underscores its confidence in future performance, Kimberly-Clark also announced an increased quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, payable on April 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 7, 2025.
As the company continues to execute its strategic initiatives, investors and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Kimberly-Clark leverages its strengths to navigate a dynamic market landscape in 2025.
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