Kimberly-Clark Stock News

I upgraded Kimberley-Clark from sell to hold, as the market has likely priced on the downside, keeping valuation rangebound. KMB's Q4 sales fell 0.8% y/y, with organic sales growth at 2.3%, but only 0.7% excluding hyperinflationary markets. I remain skeptical about KMB's ability to meet FY25 guidance due to limited pricing power and challenges in volume growth.

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Kimberly-Clark's Q4 2024 and full fiscal year results earlier this week were a non-event for the market. The release, however, raises some red flags for 2025 and beyond with GAAP margins expected to remain under pressure. Returning cash to shareholders seems to be a priority for KMB's management which in my view is a problem for long-term shareholders.

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The Q4 earnings season continued on a positive note after big banks and other financials struck a bullish tone in the first two weeks of reporting. Highly anticipated reports from the Magnificent 7 will be in focus over the next couple of weeks. Southwest Airlines is set to report their Q4 2024 results on Thursday, January 30, a week later than expected.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Jakubik - Investor Relations Mike Hsu - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nelson Urdaneta - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Robert Moscow - TD Cowen Steve Powers - Deutsche Bank Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Bo...