Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB, Financial) reported a first-quarter revenue of $4.8 billion for 2025, falling short of the consensus estimate of $4.89 billion. Despite the revenue miss, the company maintained confidence in its annual plan, citing progress across its strategic pillars under the "Powering Care" initiative.
Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu highlighted that, although the external business environment remains challenging, the company is positioning itself to tackle increasing supply chain costs. He expressed optimism about offsetting these expenses over time, while focusing on long-term growth potential.
The emphasis on productivity and innovation has been crucial for Kimberly-Clark's efforts to enhance its competitive edge and drive profitability. Hsu noted that consumer engagement across various pricing tiers is contributing to market share gains. The company's ongoing commitment to innovation and operational excellence sets the stage for its continued growth trajectory.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 17 analysts, the average target price for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) is $146.70 with a high estimate of $168.00 and a low estimate of $118.00. The average target implies an upside of 4.73% from the current price of $140.07. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 20 brokerage firms, Kimberly-Clark Corp's (KMB, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.8, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) in one year is $129.70, suggesting a downside of 7.4% from the current price of $140.07. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Summary page.
