KMB · 8-K · 20261015PR115960

China Diaper Sales Disruption

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-10-15 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32

Previously disclosed China social media disruptions are expected to create approximately 100 basis points of unfavorable impact at the total-company level on 2026 organic sales growth. Kimberly-Clark expects 2026 organic sales growth to be approximately 100 basis points below weighted average category growth in the categories and countries where it competes. The company reported weighted average category growth of approximately 1.7% on a trailing 12-month basis.