Kimberly-Clark Shares Soar 4.83% on Strong Earnings and Strategic Shifts Trading Volume Ranks 180th in Market Activity

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares surged 4.83% on August 1, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.71 billion, ranking 180th in market activity. The stock's performance followed a strong earnings report and strategic updates from the tissue and diaper manufacturer.

The company reported 3.9% year-over-year growth in organic sales for Q2 2025, driven by a 5% increase in total volume despite a 1.2% price decline. CEO Mike Hsu highlighted efforts to expand product tiers from budget to premium offerings, aiming to capture diverse consumer demand and counter competition. Analysts noted the volume growth reflects effective innovation and value positioning across product lines.

Kimberly-Clark also raised its 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance to low-to-mid single-digit growth, up from a previous flat-to-positive outlook. The revision follows reduced U.S. tariff pressures on Chinese imports, which now project $170 million in incremental costs versus an initial $300 million estimate. The company announced a $3.4 billion sale of its international tissue business to Suzano in June, part of a broader cost-control and portfolio optimization strategy.

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