Kimberly-Clark reported its full year (FY) 2025 financial results, posting net sales of USD 16.45 billion, a decrease of 2.1%. Gross profit for the period was USD 5.92 billion, representing a 5.8% decline. Operating profit stood at USD 2.35 billion, down 12.9%. Net income attributable to shareholders was USD 2.02 billion, a decrease of 20.6%. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were USD 4.86, down 24.2%. Adjusted results for continuing operations showed adjusted gross profit of USD 6.14 billion, down 4.6%, and adjusted operating profit of USD 2.73 billion, up 0.1%. Adjusted earnings per share were USD 6.12, a decrease of 0.6%. The adjusted effective tax rate was 22.8%. Kimberly-Clark’s net sales declined primarily due to the exit of the private label diaper business in the United States, partially offset by organic sales growth of 1.8% driven by volume gains of 2.6% across all categories. Operating profit remained broadly in line with the prior year, as impacts from divestitures and business exits, as well as unfavorable pricing net of cost inflation and supply chain investments, were offset by productivity savings and lower marketing, research, and general expenses. Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, was USD 400 million, an increase of 3.6%.

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