The Champion Athlete Proves Periods Don't Have to Sideline Performance

CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U by Kotex® Brand is taking a shot at period stigma through its new partnership with pickleball champion, Anna Leigh Waters, to challenge the outdated idea that periods hold athletes back. As the number one pickleball player in the world at just 18 years old, the new U by Kotex® brand ambassador is revealing her power move … her period.

Forms Strategic Partnership with Suzano That Will Create Preeminent International Tissue and Professional Products Company

Sharpens Kimberly-Clark's Focus on Higher Growth, Higher Margin Personal Care and North America Tissue and Professional Categories 

Clears Path to Capture Huge Opportunities Across Kimberly-Clark and Newly Formed Venture to Drive Significant Shareholder Returns

DALLAS and SÃO PAULO, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) ("Kimberly-Clark" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Suzano (NYSE: SUZ) to form a strategic partnership, creating a preeminent international tissue and professional products company and sharpening Kimberly-Clark's focus on its higher growth, higher margin businesses. Kimberly-Clark will own a 49% interest in the new venture, which will include substantially all the assets of its International Family Care and Professional ("IFP") business, and Suzano will own 51%.

DALLAS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced the recipients of its Bright Futures college scholarships, awarding 30 high school seniors from across North America. These students, children of Kimberly-Clark employees, were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, work experience, and extracurricular activities.

Now in its 33rd year, the Bright Futures program provides scholarship grants worth up to $20,000, or $5,000 per school year, for full-time students attending accredited colleges and universities. Administered by the Kimberly-Clark Foundation, the program has awarded nearly $50 million in scholarships to more than 2,400 students since its inception.

Ticker symbol to remain "KMB"

DALLAS, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB), a global leader in the consumer staples industry, announced today that it will voluntarily transfer its U.S. stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market ("Nasdaq") from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Kimberly-Clark expects that its common stock will cease trading on the NYSE at market close on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and will commence trading on Nasdaq on Friday, May 30, 2025.

New App Offers a Step-by-Step Potty Training Solution for Parents with Interactive Content for Kids Featuring Beloved Disney Jr. Characters

CHICAGO, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pull-Ups®, a trusted brand and leader in potty training solutions, today announced the launch of its new Potty with Pull-Ups® ft. Disney Jr. app. Unlike other potty training apps on the market, targeted to only parents or kids, Potty with Pull-Ups® ft. Disney Jr. offers step-by-step resources for parents and interactive content featuring characters from Disney Jr.'s hit series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and the upcoming "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+" to help keep kids engaged throughout the process.

Basketball superstar and father stars in adorable campaign alongside his daughter to introduce new slip-on diaper from Huggies

CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huggies® has joined forces with basketball superstar and dad of four, Giannis Antetokounmpo, to show off his biggest moves with his tiniest teammate, his daughter, Eva. To help introduce the new Huggies® Little Movers® HuggFit 360° slip-on diaper, Giannis will star in an exciting multi-channel campaign that celebrates protection for babies who are ready to move, groove, and conquer the world—just like Giannis on the basketball court. With a flexible waistband designed to move with baby during play, new Huggies Little Movers HuggFit 360° offers double the stretch of Huggies Little Movers open diapers and are designed to provide an extra secure fit for up to 100% blowout and leakproof protection.

DALLAS, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, will be featured speakers at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on Tuesday, May 13, at 9:35 a.m. ET.

A link to the broadcast will be provided through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website at www.kimberly-clark.com.

About Kimberly-ClarkKimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the seventh year in a row and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

DALLAS, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that Russ Torres, President, North America, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.  

As President and COO, Torres will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Kimberly-Clark's business segments. He will also have responsibility for the Global Supply Chain, R&D, Global Growth and Digital Technology Solutions organizations. Torres will continue to report to Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark's Chairman and CEO. Kurt Laufer, current President of US Consumer Sales, will serve as Interim President, North America while the Company conducts a search to identify a permanent successor.

DALLAS, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on July 2, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2025.

This represents the 91st consecutive year Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend to shareholders and the 53rd consecutive year it has increased its dividend.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the seventh year in a row and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

Largest Domestic Investment in Three Decades expected to create over 900 jobs

CHICAGO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced plans to invest over $2 billion over the next 5 years in its North America business, marking the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. Amid rising demand for its consumer brands, which include Huggies® diapers, Kleenex® tissue, Depend® incontinence products, Scott® kitchen towels, and Cottonelle® bath tissue, these investments will significantly enhance its US manufacturing capacity, accelerate its innovation plans and support its ambitious growth targets.

Results driven by strong in-market execution and effective cost management in dynamic operating environmentFull year outlook adjusted to reflect potential incremental costs from a more uncertain geopolitical landscape 

DALLAS, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2025 results driven by resilient consumer demand, the introduction of pioneering innovative new products, and leveraging sustained productivity momentum.

"Building on the strong foundation we established in 2024, we made further progress across the three pillars of our Powering Care strategy in the first quarter of 2025," said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO, Mike Hsu. "Despite the evolving external landscape, our first quarter was consistent with our full-year plan." 

Now available in size XXL, so more kids can have better nights 

CHICAGO, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodnites®, the #1 nighttime underwear1 brand, is announcing the launch of its new XXL size, fitting kids up to 165 lbs. The brand believes bedwetting should not define a child and is proud to better serve the needs of children who experience bedwetting by providing size-inclusive products with outstanding comfort and up to 100% leak-free overnight protection.

Driven by consumer research and insights, Goodnites® continues to innovate to ensure children who experience bedwetting can feel secure and supported with reliable nighttime protection against leaks. While bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is more common in younger children, it's not unusual for some to still experience bedwetting beyond the age of seven and into adolescent years. This includes neurodivergent children who may sometimes experience bedwetting for a longer period. Of the one in six children who experience bedwetting, one in 10 has a disability, with Autism and ADHD being the most prevalent2.

DALLAS, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will issue its first quarter 2025 results on Tuesday, April 22. A press release and supplemental materials will be issued at approximately 7:00 a.m. EDT.

Kimberly-Clark management will then host a live Q&A session with analysts beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

The earnings release, supplemental materials, and Kimberly-Clark's Q&A session can be accessed at Kimberly-Clark - Investor Relations. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event through the same website.

Using material science expertise and consumer insights, the company added performance engineered construction and a new surface texture to improve product performance and value.

ROSWELL, Ga., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Professional™ introduced significant enhancements to its WypAll® X70 Medium Duty Cleaning Cloths and WypAll X80 Heavy Duty Cleaning Cloths. These improvements deliver better performance and greater value to commercial customers seeking high performing cleaning products for industrial and manufacturing environments.

Brand Celebrates New and Improved Little Snugglers® with Blowout Protection in Every Direction* with Witty Campaign

*Sizes 1-2

CHICAGO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the newest innovation from the only leading brand with blowout protection in every direction*, Huggies® is stepping up to the challenge of parenthood with a new limited-edition product that's sure to spark attention: The Poop Poncho.

The Huggies research and development team has found baby poop can travel at up to seven feet per second, which inspired them to create a campaign where parents go to extremes to avoid any "blow back" from diaper blowouts. Enter the Poop Poncho, a ridiculous alternative to not using the new and improved Huggies Little Snugglers® diapers: the only leading brand with blowout protection in every direction*.

It is the seventh consecutive year the company has been named to the list, which honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs.

DALLAS, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

This marks the seventh consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has been named to this prestigious list and ten times overall. The company is one of only two honorees in the Consumer Products industry. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.

Onvation® with SmartFit™ technology, offers commercial restroom facility managers an easy approach to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve the guest experience, now with more flexibility than ever.

ROSWELL, Ga., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Professional introduced a customer-centric innovation called Onvation® SmartFit™ technology consisting of a small, internet-enabled sensor that fits inside paper towel and bath tissue dispensers to provide real-time data that helps commercial facility managers schedule janitorial staff more efficiently and reduce waste.

DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, a level 3.3 percent higher than its previous regular quarterly payout. The dividend is payable on April 2, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 2025.

This represents the 53rd consecutive year that the company has increased its dividend to shareholders.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the sixth year in a row and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

2024 established foundation for Powering Care strategy while delivering an above-algorithm year2025 outlook reflects continued organic growth and operating momentum as transformation progresses

DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results that illustrated the strength of its innovation-led growth model, driving volume gains, improving product mix, and generating significant efficiencies enabling reinvestment in its brands, new capabilities, and generating attractive returns to its shareholders.

DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Tuesday, January 28. A press release and supplemental materials will be issued at approximately 6:30 a.m. EST.

Kimberly-Clark management will then host a live Q&A session with analysts beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.

The earnings release, supplemental materials, and Kimberly-Clark's Q&A session can be accessed at Kimberly-Clark - Investor Relations. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event through the same website.