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Kimberly Clark (KMB) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.5%, net earnings $1.8B (43.4% of revenue).
Kimberly Clark, Q3 2026: revenue $4.1B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 12.5%, net earnings $1.8B, operating cash flow $755M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.1B | -1% | -0.4% |
| Gross profit | $1.4B | -10% | -3% |
| Operating profit | $516M | -18% | -17% |
| Net earnings | $1.8B | +420% | +302% |
| Operating cash flow | $755M | -17% | +7% |
| Free cash flow | $492M | -12% | +34% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.1B in Q3 2026, roughly flat year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Baby and Child Care was the largest line at 39% of revenue. Baby and Child Care lost $0.09B year over year (down 5%), 538% of the total change.
Gross margin was 34.9%, down 1.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.52B, a 12.5% margin (down 2.5 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 6% against flat revenue. Net earnings were $1.8B, up 302% year over year. The effective tax rate was 5.0%. Non-operating items added $1.4B, 73% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $0.76B (up 7% year over year), 42% 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 used $1.3B. Capital expenditures of $0.26B left free cash flow of $0.49B.
Questions
What was Kimberly Clark's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Kimberly Clark (KMB) reported revenue of $4.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Kimberly Clark profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $516M (12.5% of revenue) and net earnings $1.8B.
Source: Kimberly Clark 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.