Kimberly Clark Corp.
- KMB ยท Nasdaq
- Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes)
- Irving, TX
- 36,000 employees
- CIK 0000055785
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Michael D. Hsu Chairman of the Board and CEO 4, 2026-05-04
- Nelson Urdaneta Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-05-04
- Craig Slavtcheff Chief R&D Officer 4, 2026-08-04
- Patricia Corsi Chief Growth Officer 4, 2026-08-04
- Tamera Fenske Chief Supply Chain Officer 4, 2026-05-04
- John Patrick Carmichael President, North America 4, 2026-05-04
What leadership is saying
“The completion of our Kenvue transaction earlier this week marks a defining moment in the 154 year history of Kimberly-Clark. We embark on an exciting next chapter focused on delivering better care, in more hands, and enabling smarter health”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 5, 2026
Kimberly Clark Corp is a U.S. public company in converted paper & paperboard prods (no contaners/boxes) (SIC 2670), headquartered in Irving, TX. It trades as KMB on Nasdaq. Revenue was $16.4B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -2.1% from the year before. It reported about 36,000 employees. Michael D. Hsu is Chairman of the Board and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16.4B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $16.8B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $17.1B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $17.0B 8-K, 2025-12-04 | $19.4B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
| Operating income | $2.4B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $2.7B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.9B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $2.3B 8-K, 2025-12-04 | $2.6B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $2.0B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $2.5B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.8B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.9B 8-K, 2025-12-04 | $1.8B 10-K, 2024-02-08 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Michael D. Hsu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Kimberly-Clark | Chairman of the Board and CEO | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Christa S. Quarles | Board member (per proxy) bio: CEO | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Dunia A. Shive | Board member (per proxy) bio: Former CEO and President | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Jaime A. Ramirez | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chief Executive Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Mark T. Smucker | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chair of the Board, President, and CEO | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Sherilyn S. McCoy | Board member (per proxy) bio: Former CEO | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Nelson Urdaneta | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Deirdre A. Mahlan | Board member (per proxy) bio: Interim Chief Financial Officer, Diageo plc | DEF 14A, 2026-03-23 |
| Craig Slavtcheff | Chief R&D Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Patricia Corsi | Chief Growth Officer | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| Tamera Fenske Chief Supply Chain Officer | Chief Supply Chain Officer | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| John Patrick Carmichael | President, North America | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Katy Chen | President, Int'l Personal Care | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Russell Torres | President and COO | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Francesco Tinto | Chief Info & GBS Officer | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Jeffrey P. Melucci | Chief Bus., Strat. & Admin. | 4, 2026-05-04 |
What Kimberly Clark Corp does
Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and incorporated in Delaware in 1928. We are a global company focused on delivering essential products and solutions that solve unmet consumer needs and provide Better Care for a Better World. We are principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of products made from natural or synthetic fibers and materials using advanced technologies in fibers, nonwovens and absorbency. Kimberly-Clark and our trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 332.6 million (as of October 29, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $42.8B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 12, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting December 31, 2025 (filed March 23, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 23, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Dallas, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Andrew Scribner Controller, VP & FP&A | Sale | 4,095 | $401K | Form 4, May 6, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Katy Chen President, Int'l Personal Care | Sale | 1,596 | $152K | Form 4, May 4, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 | Katy Chen President, Int'l Personal Care | Sale | 1,405 | $136K | Form 4, May 1, 2026 |
| February 9, 2026 | Todd Maclin Director | Buy | 10,000 | $1.0M | Form 4, February 9, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 | Andrew Scribner Controller, VP & FP&A | Sale | 3,049 | $318K | Form 4, February 5, 2026 |
| August 4, 2025 | Zackery A. Hicks Chief Digital & Technology Off | Sale | 15,038 | $2.0M | Form 4, August 4, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 | Todd Maclin Director | Buy | 266 | $39K | Form 4, February 6, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 3.03 Material modification to rights of security holders
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-02
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.05 Costs associated with exit or disposal activities (restructuring)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-28
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-20
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-15
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-13
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-01
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-09-28
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Clark Corp
- What does Kimberly Clark Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and incorporated in Delaware in 1928. We are a global company focused on delivering essential products and solutions that solve unmet consumer needs and provide Better Care for a Better World. We are principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of products made from natural or synthetic fibers and materials using advanced technologies in fibers, nonwovens and absorbency. Kimberly-Clark and our trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories."
- What is Kimberly Clark Corp's revenue?
- $16.4B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 12, 2026.
- Is Kimberly Clark Corp profitable?
- Kimberly Clark Corp reported net income of $2.0B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Kimberly Clark Corp have?
- About 36,000 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Kimberly Clark Corp?
- Michael D. Hsu, Chairman of the Board and CEO, as named in a 4 filed May 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Kimberly Clark Corp?
- Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed May 4, 2026.
- Where is Kimberly Clark Corp headquartered?
- Irving, TX.
- What is Kimberly Clark Corp's stock ticker?
- KMB on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Kimberly Clark Corp in?
- Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes), SIC code 2670.
- What is Kimberly Clark Corp's website?
- kimberly-clark.com. Investor relations: https://www.kimberly-clark.com/en-us/#.
- When does Kimberly Clark Corp report earnings next?
- January 14, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Kimberly Clark Corp a public company?
- Yes. Kimberly Clark Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000055785 and trades as KMB.
- Who audits Kimberly Clark Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Dallas, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Kimberly Clark Corp are outstanding?
- 332.6 million shares as of October 29, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is Kimberly Clark Corp's public float?
- $42.8B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 12, 2026.
- How many business segments does Kimberly Clark Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is Kimberly Clark Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- December 31, 2025, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 23, 2026.
- Have Kimberly Clark Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since April 9, 2025, officers and directors reported 5 open-market sales worth about $3.0M and 2 purchases worth about $1.1M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Andrew Scribner (Controller, VP & FP&A) sold 4,095 shares on May 6, 2026.