Kimberly-Clark up after Q3 preliminary results above estimates

By Reuters News12:07 (UTC), 15 October 2026 Updated

** 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

Capital.com is an execution-only brokerage platform and the content provided on the Capital.com website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the products or securities to which it applies. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance.

To the extent permitted by law, in no event shall Capital.com (or any affiliate or employee) have any liability for any loss arising from the use of the information provided. Any person acting on the information does so entirely at their own risk.

Any information which could be construed as “investment research” has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication.