Preliminary Q3 2026 results: lower sales and operating profit; adjusted continuing-operations EPS increased

On October 15, 2026, Kimberly-Clark reported preliminary Q3 net sales of $4.134B versus $4.150B a year earlier; organic sales fell 1.3% versus 2.5% growth. Operating profit was $516M versus $621M; adjusted operating profit $677M versus $683M. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.70 versus $1.45, while adjusted EPS attributable to K-C was $1.70 versus $1.82. 2026 outlook was reaffirmed: o