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Kimberly Clark (KMB) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Apr 22, 2025
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.8B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -6% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.9%, net earnings $567M (11.7% of revenue).
Kimberly Clark, Q1 2025: revenue $4.8B (-6% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $567M, operating cash flow $327M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | +18% | -6% |
| Gross profit | $1.7B | +20% | -9% |
| Operating profit | $769M | +40% | -10% |
| Net earnings | $567M | +27% | -12% |
| Operating cash flow | $327M | -60% | -25% |
| Free cash flow | $123M | -80% | -50% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.8B in Q1 2025, down 6% year over year and up 18% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 35.8%, down 1.3 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.77B, a 15.9% margin (down 0.7 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 9% while revenue fell 6%. Net earnings were $0.57B, down 12% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.33B (down 25% year over year), 57% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.22B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.50B. Capital expenditures of $0.20B left free cash flow of $0.12B.
Questions
What was Kimberly Clark's revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.8B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -6% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before.
Was Kimberly Clark profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $769M (15.9% of revenue) and net earnings $567M.
Source: Kimberly Clark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.