Kimberly-Clark flags 170 million dollar oil cost impact
Kimberly-Clark warned that high oil prices could add 170 million dollars in costs this year. The company still beat sales estimates and kept its outlook.
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP warned that oil prices could add $170 million in costs during the second half of 2026. The forecast assumes oil persists at $100 per barrel, matching cost pressures reported by PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE, as the Middle East conflict drives up oil prices. Investors are weighing these input risks against the $4.16 billion in quarterly sales that beat market estimates.
### Oil Volatility Threatens Margin Recovery KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP CFO Nelson Urdaneta said $100-per-barrel oil would trigger $150 million to $170 million in additional gross input cost inflation. This potential impact is not currently reflected in the 2026 outlook for the United States based producer. Management is evaluating mitigation measures to offset these expenses.
