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Kimberly-Clark Q1 Sales Rise 2.7% to $4.16B, Flags $170M Oil Cost Hit

economy-finance · 2026-04-28

Kimberly-Clark, maker of Huggies and Kleenex, reported first-quarter sales of $4.16 billion, a 2.7% increase from the prior year. The company also flagged a potential $170 million cost impact from rising oil prices. Despite this, Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its full-year outlook. The results were released on April 28, 2026.

Key facts

  • Kimberly-Clark reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.16 billion
  • Sales increased 2.7% year-over-year
  • Company flagged $170 million potential cost hit from higher oil prices
  • Full-year outlook maintained
  • Results announced on April 28, 2026

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Institutions

  • Kimberly-Clark

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