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Kimberly Clark vs Avery Dennison: KMB and AVY compared
Kimberly Clark is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.3B for Avery Dennison (Q3 2026). Avery Dennison is growing faster (+5% against -0.4% a year earlier). Kimberly Clark is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.5% against 10.3%.
Where the money goes: KMB and AVY
Kimberly Clark (KMB) · Q3 2026
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.
Avery Dennison (AVY) · Q3 2026
Avery Dennison, Q3 2026: revenue $2.3B (+5% year over year), operating margin 10.3%, net earnings $170M, operating cash flow $299M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kimberly Clark (KMB) | Avery Dennison (AVY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.1B | $2.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.4% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 34.9% | 28.1% |
| Operating margin | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Net earnings | $1.8B | $170M |
| Net margin | 43.4% | 7.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $755M | $299M |
| Free cash flow | $492M | $246M |
| Market value | $36.9B | $14.2B |
| P/E | 23.3× | 20.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $118.20 | $203.30 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kimberly Clark
- Baby and Child Care: $1.6B (39%)
- Family Care: $1.1B (26%)
- Adult Care: $512M (12%)
- Professional: $482M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kimberly Clark or Avery Dennison?
Kimberly Clark is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.3B for Avery Dennison (Q3 2026).
Is Kimberly Clark or Avery Dennison growing faster?
Avery Dennison is growing faster (+5% against -0.4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kimberly Clark or Avery Dennison?
Kimberly Clark is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.5% against 10.3%.
More: Kimberly Clark earnings · how Kimberly Clark makes money · Avery Dennison earnings · how Avery Dennison makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.