KMB · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Expenditure Outlook
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 89 · Surprise 82 · From source text
Capital spending increased to $776 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $401 million in the prior-year period. The increase primarily reflected higher planned spending, including investments associated with the 2024 Transformation Initiative. Kimberly-Clark expects full-year 2026 capital spending of approximately $1.3 billion.
Key facts
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026, capital spending was $776 compared to $401 in the prior year, and the Company anticipates full year capital spending will be approximately $1.3 billion, including incremental spending from the 2024 Transformation Initiative. source
- Cash used for investing was $765 during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $312 in the prior year, primarily reflecting higher planned capital spending. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | committed | -6.0% | During the six months ended June 30, 2026, capital spending was $776 compared to $401 in the prior year, and the Company anticipates full… |
| cash | negative | realized | -2.4% | Cash used for investing was $765 during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $312 in the prior year, primarily reflecting higher… |
| cash | negative | realized | -2.0% | During the six months ended June 30, 2026, capital spending was $776 compared to $401 in the prior year, and the Company anticipates full… |