Kimberly-Clark Announces First Quarter 2021 Results
Executive Summary First quarter 2021 net sales of $4.7 billion decreased 5 percent compared to the year-ago period, including an organic sales decline of 8 percent. Diluted net income per share for the first quarter was $1.72 in 2021 and $1.92 in 2020. First quarter adjusted earnings per share were $1.80 in 2021 compared to $2.13 in 2020. Adjusted earnings per share exclude certain items described later in this news release. Diluted net income per share for 2021 is anticipated to be $6.65 to $7.15. The company is now targeting full-year 2021 organic sales growth of 0 to 1 percent and adju...