Kimberly-Clark reports Q1 adjusted EPS $2.01, consensus $1.63

Reports Q1 revenue $5.1B, consensus $5.09B. “We delivered an encouraging set of first quarter results as we embark on this next chapter of growth for Kimberly-Clark,” said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu. “I’m very thankful for the strong execution from our teams around the world who are making this happen.” Hsu continued, “Our powerhouse pipeline of innovation drove sequentially stronger gains from volume-plus-mix. We continued our strong productivity momentum through our efforts to optimize our margin structure, and we are making good progress focusing our enterprise as we advance the implementation of our new operating model. We’re excited about our opportunities to capitalize on this momentum on a global level, enabling us to deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.”