KMB · 8-K · 20261015PR115960

China Social Media Disruption

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

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

Key facts

• Kimberly-Clark said previously disclosed China social media disruptions had realized and potential unfavorable impacts amounting to approximately 100 basis points at the total-company level. source