KMB · 8-K · 20260804PR052113
Income Tax Rate Changes
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 65 · Surprise 82 · In source text
The second-quarter effective tax rate increased to 37.9% from 22.6%, while the adjusted rate was 21.1% versus 20.9% a year earlier. The first-half effective tax rate increased to 30.3% from 23.1%, and the adjusted rate rose to 23.6% from 20.8%. The prior-year first-half rate benefited from the resolution of certain tax matters, while 2026 included a $107 million net tax charge tied to IFP reorganization activities.
Key facts
- The second quarter effective tax rate was 37.9 percent, compared to 22.6 percent in the prior year; on an adjusted basis the effective rate was 21.1 percent compared to 20.9 percent in the prior year. source
- Year-to-date effective tax rate was 30.3 percent, compared to 23.1 percent in the prior year; on an adjusted basis the effective rate was 23.6 percent compared to 20.8 percent in the prior year. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | negative | realized | — | The second quarter effective tax rate was 37.9 percent, compared to 22.6 percent in the prior year; on an adjusted basis the effective… |
| net_income | negative | realized | — | Year-to-date effective tax rate was 30.3 percent, compared to 23.1 percent in the prior year; on an adjusted basis the effective rate was… |