Kimberly-Clark up after Q3 preliminary results above estimates
15/10/2026 13:07
BUZZ-Kimberly-Clark up after Q3 preliminary results above estimates ** Kimberly-Clark KMB.O shares rise ~3% to $102.33 premarket
** The huggies diaper maker sees Q3 results above est on strong demand
** Forecasts Q3 net sales of $4.13 bln; analysts on avg were expecting $4.10 bln - data compiled by LSEG
** Expects adj EPS from continuing ops of $1.70 vs est $1.59
** On track to complete ~$40 bln acquisition of Kenvue KVUE.N by year-end
** Reaffirms annual targets
** KMB scheduled to report Q3 on November 5
** Up to last close, KMB down ~1% YTD
(Reporting by Shania S Thomas in Bengaluru)