Why Huggies Maker Kimberly-Clark Shares Are Sinking Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB) shares dropped after reporting Q4 FY23 results with flat sales of $4.97 billion, missing estimates by $0.01 billion. Organic sales grew by 3%, but adjusted EPS of $1.51 missed expectations by $0.03. Gross margin improved, but operating income declined by 6%. The company completed $225 million in share repurchases and holds $1.09 billion in cash. The 2024 outlook includes low-to-mid single digit organic net sales growth, with currency and divestiture impacts. Shares fell 4.57% to $119.24.
January 24, 2024 | 3:31 pm
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Kimberly-Clark's Q4 results showed flat sales and a slight EPS miss, with shares falling 4.57%. The company expects organic sales growth in 2024 despite currency and divestiture headwinds.
The stock price of Kimberly-Clark is likely to face short-term pressure due to the reported flat sales and missed EPS expectations, which are key performance indicators for investors. The negative market reaction is reflected in the 4.57% drop in share price. The cautious 2024 outlook, with expected negative impacts from currency translation and the Brazil Tissue divestiture, may also contribute to investor concern.
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