How does Kimberly-Clark (KMB) make money?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) generates revenue primarily from Diapers, which accounted for 29.7% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. The company reported $16.54B in revenue and converted 12.8% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $2.12B in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported a gross profit margin of 35.9% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.93B in gross profit on $16.54B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported an operating profit margin of 13.3% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.19B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported a net profit margin of 12.8% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.12B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Kimberly-Clark (KMB) profitable?

Yes. Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported $2.12B in net income for TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 12.8%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Kimberly-Clark (KMB) spend on capital expenditures?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) spent $617.00M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 3.7% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Kimberly-Clark (KMB) generate?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) generated $2.58B in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 15.6%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) had an effective tax rate of 23.6% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reports revenue across 7 reportable product segments, led by Diapers at 29.7% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 28, 2026).

Kimberly-Clark discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) in TTM through Q1 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Diapers	$4.91B	29.7%
International Personal Care (IPC)	$3.65B	22.1%
Consumer tissue products	$2.53B	15.3%
International Family Care & Professional (IFP)	$1.65B	10%
Adult care products	$1.40B	8.5%
Feminine care products	$1.23B	7.4%
Away from Home Professional Products	$1.16B	7%
Total	$16.54B	100%

Diapers$4.91B
International Personal Care (IPC)$3.65B
Consumer tissue products$2.53B
International Family Care & Professional (IFP)$1.65B
Adult care products$1.40B
Feminine care products$1.23B
Away from Home Professional Products$1.16B
Total$16.54B

Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q1 2026

In TTM through Q1 2026, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reports revenue across 7 operating segments; the largest segment was Diapers at 29.7%, followed by International Personal Care (IPC) (22.1%) and Consumer tissue products (15.3%).

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