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Kimberly-Clark Corp., renowned for its Kleenex brand, recently shared its second-quarter earnings, revealing a 5% volume growth despite a 1.6% decrease in net sales. The overall results stem from strategic moves, including a significant stake sale in its international tissue business and a focus on optimizing U.S. operations. With the company raising its full-year guidance and partnerships, including one with a Brazilian pulp producer, Kimberly-Clark is setting the stage for future growth amid challenging market dynamics.

Irving, Texas: Kimberly-Clark’s Financial Roller Coaster Ride

In a recent twist in the business world, Kimberly-Clark Corp., a household name thanks to its Kleenex brand, shared the results from its second-quarter earnings report on August 1. Despite some bumps on the road, there’s a lot to talk about, and that’s putting it lightly!

Volume Growth Turns Heads

Let’s kick things off with the good news—Kimberly-Clark saw a whopping 5% volume growth in this quarter, marking the highest level the company has achieved in five years! If you’re wondering what this means, it simply shows that more folks are buying their products. Organic sales also rose, hitting a solid 3.9%. Sounds promising, right?

Sales Figures Paint a Mixed Picture

$4.2 billion, but this figure is down 1.6% compared to the same time last year. CEO Michael Hsu shed some light on this decline, indicating that it stems from the sale of a significant stake in the international Kleenex business and rising costs related to tariffs. While this may sound a bit grim, the company has now raised its full-year guidance. Exciting news for market watchers!

A Major Business Shift

majority stake in its international tissue business for a hefty $3.4 billion. This has naturally changed the dynamics of their earnings report, and it seems they’re focusing on optimizing their operations.

Staying Strong in the U.S.

restructuring initiative aimed at reducing costs and honing in on more profitable segments, particularly in their North American operations.

Exciting Future Ventures

51% stake in Kimberly-Clark’s joint venture for approximately $1.7 billion in cash. This joint venture is no small player, generating about $500 million in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization and bringing in net sales of $3.3 billion in 2024!

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