Kenvue tops quarterly expectations and announces job cuts ahead of Kimberly-Clark merger
Kenvue beat fourth-quarter estimates and announced a workforce reduction of over three percent. The company is preparing for its merger with Kimberly-Clark.
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Kenvue Inc. reported fourth-quarter results today that beat Wall Street estimates, while simultaneously announcing that its board has approved a plan to optimize the company's operating model. The Kenvue board has authorized a strategy that will reduce the global workforce by approximately 3.5%. This move is expected to incur roughly $250 million of pre-tax restructuring expenses in 2026 as the company adjusts its internal structure.
The announcement accompanies a reported turnaround in quarterly sales and profit for the consumer health business. The workforce reduction represents a material change for the company, which employs about 22,000 people globally. The optimization plan is expected to affect various divisions, including the Kenvue self-care segment and the Kenvue essential health unit, as the company seeks to improve its operational efficiency.
