KMB Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how KMB performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KMB sees a -0.49% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.09% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.29%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
KMB Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
4.95B
-3.51%
-1.53%
Gross Margin
36.65%
2.35%
-0.65%
Operating Margin
27.77%
84.15%
65.30%
Net Margin
18.48%
60.42%
68.00%
EPS
2.69
55.49%
67.08%
No Data Available
KMB Earnings Analysis
Kimberly-Clark Corp. Corporation (KMB.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Organizational Structure Enhancement: The company has successfully completed its new organizational structure to become a better, faster, and stronger organization as of October 1st.
Transformation Progress Milestones: We have achieved key milestones and our transformation is on track with no disruptions.
Consumer Interest in Quality Products: We are seeing strong consumer interest in better-performing products, especially in developed markets.
Increased Advertising Investment: We are stepping up investments behind our brands and platforms, with advertising spend increased by 60 basis points.
Gross Margin Improvement: We are seeing a healthy growth in our gross margin, averaging 37% for the year, which is a pretty healthy gain.
Negative
Retail Inventory Challenges: Retail inventory reductions have created pressures on growth in the near-term, with lower demand in private label businesses that are exiting and weaker than anticipated demand in North American professional channels.
Sales Headwind Analysis: The company has seen about an 80 basis point overall headwind to global net sales year-to-date, primarily in North America.
Private Label Decline Impact: The exit of certain private label businesses is expected to create a headwind of about 2% for the next year, leading to a decline in private label mix from about 4% in 2023 to about 2% next year.
Inventory Management Challenges: There has been a slight reduction in inventory in Q3 of this year, indicating challenges in managing stock levels effectively.
International Demand Softness: The company is experiencing some softness in demand in certain international markets, particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia, which may impact overall performance.
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KMB Earning Call Sentiment
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call presents a mixed picture. Financial performance shows a decline in revenue, net income, and operating margin, leading to a negative sentiment. However, the share repurchase program and optimistic long-term growth guidance provide positive signals. The Q&A section reveals management's confidence in market share growth and innovation, but concerns about inventory reductions and demand challenges persist. The new organizational structure and transformation strategy are promising, but immediate market challenges offset these positives. Given the mixed signals, a neutral stock price movement is expected.