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Kimberly Clark (KMB) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +0.6% from a year earlier and +0.6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.1%, net earnings $345M (8.2% of revenue).
Kimberly Clark, Q2 2026: revenue $4.2B (+0.6% year over year), operating margin 15.1%, net earnings $345M, operating cash flow $908M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.2B | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| Gross profit | $1.6B | +4% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $633M | -16% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $345M | -48% | -32% |
| Operating cash flow | $908M | +22% | +18% |
| Free cash flow | $556M | +73% | -3% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.2B in Q2 2026, up 1% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Baby and Child Care was the largest line at 42% of revenue. Family Care added $0.02B year over year (up 2%), 69% of the total change. Baby and Child Care declined 1%.
Gross margin was 38.3%, up 3.3 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.63B, a 15.1% margin (up 0.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 158% reached operating profit, above the 14% margin then. Operating expenses grew 12% against revenue growth of 1%. Net earnings were $0.34B, down 32% year over year. The effective tax rate was 38.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.91B (up 18% year over year), 259% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.17B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.35B. Capital expenditures of $0.35B left free cash flow of $0.56B.
Questions
What was Kimberly Clark's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +0.6% from a year earlier and +0.6% from the quarter before.
Was Kimberly Clark profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $633M (15.1% of revenue) and net earnings $345M.
Source: Kimberly Clark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.