Kimberly-Clark up after Q3 preliminary results above estimates

** Kimberly-Clark KMB.O shares rise ~3% to $102.33 premarket

** The huggies diaper maker sees Q3 results above est on strong demand

** Forecasts Q3 net sales of $4.13 bln; analysts on avg were expecting $4.10 bln - data compiled by LSEG

** Expects adj EPS from continuing ops of $1.70 vs est $1.59

** On track to complete ~$40 bln acquisition of Kenvue KVUE.N by year-end

** Reaffirms annual targets

** KMB scheduled to report Q3 on November 5

** Up to last close, KMB down ~1% YTD