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KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 51 · Surprise 60

Kimberly-Clark lowered its 2026 sales and profit forecasts after false Huggies quality claims disrupted diaper demand in China. Management expects the China-related issue to reduce organic growth and operating profit in the International Personal Care segment. The company cited cost-saving efforts, productivity gains, tariff refunds, and input-cost headwinds in updating its full-year outlook.

Key facts

• Company updated 2026 outlook after Q2 results, lowering its full-year outlook in response to one-time disruptions and a softer consumer backdrop. source