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Liquidity and Debt Position

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · From source text

Cash provided by operations increased to $1.653 billion in the first half of 2026 from $1.097 billion in the prior-year period. Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations were $956 million at June 30, 2026, up from $688 million at December 31, 2025. Total debt from continuing operations declined to $6.5 billion from $7.2 billion, including a reduction in debt payable within one year from $694 million to $43 million.

Key facts

• Total debt from continuing operations was $6.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, down from $7.2 billion as of December 31, 2025. source
• For the six months ended June 30, 2026 cash provided by operations was $1,653 million, capital spending was $776 million, and cash used for financing was $(222) million. source
• As of June 30, 2026 total assets were $18,554 million and total liabilities and stockholders' equity were $18,554 million. source
• For the first six months of 2026 cash provided by operations (inclusive of discontinued operations) was $1.7 billion compared to $1.1 billion last year. source
• As of June 30, 2026 cash and cash equivalents were $956 million and total current assets were $6,354 million. source
• Common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 were 332.6 million and average diluted shares for the three months ended were 333.3 million. source

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