KVUE · 8-K · 20261030PR000167
Restructuring Program Charges
Kenvue Inc. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 58 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Kenvue’s Board approved the 2026 Restructuring Initiative on February 17, 2026, to optimize the operating model, transform the supply chain, reduce complexity, and improve operational efficiency. The initiative is expected to result in approximately $250 million of pretax restructuring expenses and other charges in fiscal 2026. For the first nine months of 2026, restructuring expenses and operating model optimization initiatives totaled $188 million, including $87 million of employee-related costs and $101 million of information technology and project-related costs.
Key facts
- The 2026 Restructuring Initiative is expected to result in approximately $250 million of pre-tax restructuring expenses and other charges in fiscal 2026. source
- For the fiscal nine months ended September 27, 2026, Kenvue recorded $163 million of restructuring expenses, compared with $204 million in the prior-year period. source
- Kenvue recorded $33 million of restructuring expenses in the third quarter of 2026, compared with $84 million in the prior-year quarter. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | committed | -5.4% | The 2026 Restructuring Initiative is expected to result in approximately $250 million of pre-tax restructuring expenses and other charges… |