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Kimberly Clark (KMB) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2025
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +0.1% from a year earlier and -0.3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.0%, net earnings $446M (10.7% of revenue).
Kimberly Clark, Q3 2025: revenue $4.2B (+0.1% year over year), operating margin 15.0%, net earnings $446M, operating cash flow $708M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.2B | -0.3% | +0.1% |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | +3% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $621M | +5% | -39% |
| Net earnings | $446M | -12% | -51% |
| Operating cash flow | $708M | -8% | -26% |
| Free cash flow | $368M | -36% | -54% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.2B in Q3 2025, roughly flat year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Baby and Child Care Products was the largest line at 41% of revenue. Consumer Tissue Products added $0.05B year over year (up 5%), 783% of the total change. Professional products declined 7%.
Gross margin was 36.0%, down 1.8 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.62B, a 15.0% margin (down 9.8 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.41B even though revenue rose $0.01B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 62% against flat revenue. Net earnings were $0.45B, down 51% year over year. The effective tax rate was 35.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.71B (down 26% year over year), 156% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.18B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.04B. Capital expenditures of $0.34B left free cash flow of $0.37B.
Questions
What was Kimberly Clark's revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.2B for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +0.1% from a year earlier and -0.3% from the quarter before.
Was Kimberly Clark profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $621M (15.0% of revenue) and net earnings $446M.
Source: Kimberly Clark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.