http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=KMB Kimberly Clark Company Newsfeed en Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:40:11 EDT Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:40:11 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=57242696&headline=kimberly-clark-net-up-13-beats-street-views http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=57242696&headline=kimberly-clark-net-up-13-beats-street-views <div class='newsbody'><p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) first-quarter earnings rose 13%, handily beating Street views, as revenue rose and input costs fell, while the company also raised its view for the year. </p> <p> Kimberly-Clark--whose products include Huggies diapers, Scott paper towels and Kleenex... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:40:11 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=57242410&headline=kimberly-clark-1st-quarter-net-up-13-beats-street-views http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=57242410&headline=kimberly-clark-1st-quarter-net-up-13-beats-street-views <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) first-quarter earnings rose 13%, handily beating Street views, as revenue rose and input costs fell, while the company also raised its view for the year. </p> <p> Kimberly-Clark--whose products include Huggies diapers... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:23:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56671763&headline=kimberly-clark-ceo-falks-2012-compensation-rose-15-3-to-13-7 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56671763&headline=kimberly-clark-ceo-falks-2012-compensation-rose-15-3-to-13-7 <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) Chairman and Chief Executive Tom Falk's total compensation rose 15.3% to $13.7 million in 2012 as earnings growth exceeded targets, boosting his annual bonus. </p> <p> Mr. Falk's performance-based bonus rose 71% to $2.8... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:34:55 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56466789&headline=fluffier-private-label-toilet-paper-to-challenge-brand-names http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56466789&headline=fluffier-private-label-toilet-paper-to-challenge-brand-names <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro </pre> <p> Cheaper toilet paper is about to get fluffier. </p> <p> Several major U.S. retailers, including Kroger Co. (KR), Supervalu Inc. (SVU) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), are planning to or considering upgrading their store-branded toilet paper in the... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:22:09 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56211481&headline=kimberly-clark-increases-face-mask-production-amid-severe-flu http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56211481&headline=kimberly-clark-increases-face-mask-production-amid-severe-flu <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Melodie Warner </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) is increasing its production of face masks and other personal-protective-equipment products as a more severe flu season boosts demand from acute-care facilities. </p> <p> The effort could be a bright spot for the consumer-products... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:52:47 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56169931&headline=google-to-buy-channel-intelligence-bolstering-e-commerce-offerings http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=56169931&headline=google-to-buy-channel-intelligence-bolstering-e-commerce-offerings <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Ben Fox Rubin </pre> <p> Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire Channel Intelligence Inc. for $125 million in cash, giving Google another tool in its expanding e-commerce business. </p> <p> Channel Intelligence, owned by ICG Group Inc. (ICGE) and Aweida Capital Management... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:33:12 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=55997422&headline=kimberly-clark-4th-quarter-net-slumps-33-on-europe-exit-charges http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=55997422&headline=kimberly-clark-4th-quarter-net-slumps-33-on-europe-exit-charges <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) fourth-quarter earnings slumped 33% as the company was hit by huge charges associated with its European restructuring effort, although core earnings improved as revenue climbed. </p> <p> For the current year, the... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:12:24 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54676895&headline=as-earnings-disappoint-companies-announce-waves-of-layoffs http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54676895&headline=as-earnings-disappoint-companies-announce-waves-of-layoffs <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Christian Berthelsen </pre> <p> Major U.S. corporations have added a second sour note to a third-quarter earnings season notable for disappointments: announcements of major layoffs. </p> <p> In recent days, Corning Inc. (GLW), Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), Kimberly-Clark... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54669997&headline=kimberly-clark-3rd-quarter-profit-rises-20-unveils-restructuring http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54669997&headline=kimberly-clark-3rd-quarter-profit-rises-20-unveils-restructuring <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Anna Prior </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) third-quarter earnings rose 20% as the consumer-products company saw a slight drop in revenue offset by lower costs, and unveiled a restructuring plan for Europe. </p> <p> The company again raised its adjusted per-share... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:44:20 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54620725&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-seeks-new-export-markets-for-paper-goods http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54620725&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-seeks-new-export-markets-for-paper-goods <div class='newsbody'><p> --Paper goods maker looks to expand export reach </p> <p> --Mexican consumer demand seen absorbing some excess capacity </p> <p> --Company projects 7% organic sales growth for 2012 </p> <p> --Pegs Mexican peso average exchange rate at MXN12.70/USD for 2013 </p> <p> By Amy Guthrie... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:05:35 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54602411&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-3rd-quarter-net-profit-improves-on-peso http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54602411&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-3rd-quarter-net-profit-improves-on-peso <div class='newsbody'><p> MEXICO CITY--Paper goods maker Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB (KIMBER.MX) said Thursday that a slightly stronger Mexican peso contributed to a 36% year-on-year increase in the company's net profit during the third quarter. </p> <p> The company's net profit came to 979 million... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:46:07 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54044800&headline=correction-to-kimberly-clark-tampons-story http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54044800&headline=correction-to-kimberly-clark-tampons-story <div class='newsbody'><p> "Kimberly-Clark Warns of Possible Health Risk in Certain Tampon Lots," publishd at 3:39 p.m. mistated the company reported its second-quarter earnings last month in the seventh paragraph. The company reported results in July. </p> <p> Subscribe to WSJ: http://online.wsj.com?mod=djnwires... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:23:03 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54044604&headline=kimberly-clark-warns-of-health-risk-in-certain-tampon-lots http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=54044604&headline=kimberly-clark-warns-of-health-risk-in-certain-tampon-lots <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Nathalie Tadena </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) warned that certain lots of its Kotex Natural Balance Security Tampons may pose health risks to consumers, after lots that were meant to be destroyed were instead stolen and fraudulently distributed. </p> <p> The consumer-products... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:10:21 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53795356&headline=byotrol-unit-enters-licensing-agreement-with-kimberly-clark http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53795356&headline=byotrol-unit-enters-licensing-agreement-with-kimberly-clark <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON--Byotrol PLC (BYOT.LN), an AIM-listed anti-microbial hygiene company, said Monday that Byotrol Consumer Products, and Kimberly-Clark have agreed to enter into a full licensing agreement. </p> <p> MAIN FACTS: </p> <p> -Details of the Agreement are not being disclosed at... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:06:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53606955&headline=correction-to-kimberly-clarks-2q-earnings-story http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53606955&headline=correction-to-kimberly-clarks-2q-earnings-story <div class='newsbody'><p> "Kimberly-Clark 2nd Quarter Net Up 22% on Improved Personal-Care Sales," at 7:59 a.m. EDT, misstated the company's adjusted per-share earnings target for the year. The company expects a range of $5.05 to $5.20, not $5.05 to $5.40. </p> <p> Subscribe to WSJ: http://online.wsj.com?mod=djnwires... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:01:57 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53604756&headline=kimberly-clark-2nd-quarter-net-up-22-on-improved-personal-care http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=53604756&headline=kimberly-clark-2nd-quarter-net-up-22-on-improved-personal-care <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Chelsea Stevenson </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) second-quarter earnings rose 22% as the consumer-products company saw a slight increase in sales at its personal-care segment and improved margins. </p> <p> The company raised its adjusted per-share earnings target... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:30:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52090397&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-raises-prices-warns-on-exchange-rate http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52090397&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-raises-prices-warns-on-exchange-rate <div class='newsbody'><p> --Kimberly-Clark de Mexico has begun raising average prices by 5% </p> <p> --Mexican peso at MXN13/USD would hurt earnings comparisons </p> <p> --Company plans $80-100M in annual capital expenditures </p> <p> --Integration of Evenflo acquisition going well </p> <pre> DOW JONES... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:26:28 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52084634&headline=kimberly-clark-1q-net-rises-34-on-lower-costs-strong-sales http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52084634&headline=kimberly-clark-1q-net-rises-34-on-lower-costs-strong-sales <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) first-quarter earnings rose 34% as the consumer-products company's cost-cutting measures and stronger-than-expected sales growth helped to improve margins. </p> <p> Kimberly-Clark--whose products include Huggies diapers... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:49:39 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52076834&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-says-weak-peso-curbed-1q-net-profit http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=52076834&headline=kimberly-clark-de-mexico-says-weak-peso-curbed-1q-net-profit <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Paper-goods company Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB (KIMBER.MX) said Thursday that higher raw-materials costs, a weaker Mexican currency and expenses related to an acquisition ate into its first-quarter profitability. </p> <p>... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:15:16 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=51524535&headline=kimberly-clark-names-palmer-to-expanded-marketing-role http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=KMB&article=51524535&headline=kimberly-clark-names-palmer-to-expanded-marketing-role <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) named Chief Marketing Officer Tony Palmer as its new president of global brands and innovation. </p> <p> In the expanded role, Palmer will be responsible for building the consumer-products giant's global brands and... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:29:09 EST