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KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Kimberly-Clark reported first-half net sales of $8.4 billion, up 1.6%, with organic sales growth of 1.2% and volume growth of 1.3%. North America organic sales declined 0.7% in the second quarter but increased 0.5% year to date, with year-to-date volume growth of 0.8% led by Consumer Tissue and Professional categories. International Personal Care organic sales grew 1.0% in the quarter and 2.5% year to date, led by volume-plus-mix growth and improved portfolio mix. Personal Care categories gained weighted share, led by strong gains in Diapers and Pants.