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Kimberly Clark (KMB) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 1, 2025
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -2% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.2%, net earnings $509M (12.2% of revenue).
Kimberly Clark, Q2 2025: revenue $4.2B (-2% year over year), operating margin 14.2%, net earnings $509M, operating cash flow $770M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.2B | -14% | -2% |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | -16% | -9% |
| Operating profit | $592M | -23% | +10% |
| Net earnings | $509M | -10% | -6% |
| Operating cash flow | $770M | +135% | -25% |
| Free cash flow | $573M | +366% | -34% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.2B in Q2 2025, down 2% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter. Baby and Child Care Products was the largest line at 42% of revenue. Professional products lost $0.13B year over year (down 21%), 185% of the total change.
Gross margin was 35.0%, down 2.7 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.59B, a 14.2% margin (up 1.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 18% while revenue fell 2%. Net earnings were $0.51B, down 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.77B (down 25% year over year), 150% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.22B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.20B left free cash flow of $0.57B.
Questions
What was Kimberly Clark's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -2% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was Kimberly Clark profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $592M (14.2% of revenue) and net earnings $509M.
Source: Kimberly Clark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.