Kimberly-Clark beats sales estimates as volumes rise
The company beat sales estimates as lower prices boosted demand for hygiene products. It maintained its 2026 outlook despite slight margin pressure.
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP reported first-quarter revenue of $4.16 billion, beating LSEG estimates of $4.09 billion as volumes rose 2.6%. The United States-based consumer goods maker maintained its 2026 outlook despite a 60-basis-point contraction in adjusted gross margins. Investors are weighing the ability of the Kleenex manufacturer to drive volume through price cuts against the costs of its pending $40 billion acquisition.
