Kimberly-Clark reported on Thursday fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Kimberly-Clark announced earnings per share of $1.71 on revenue of $4.58B. Analysts polled by expected EPS of $1.7 on revenue of $4.54B. That compared to EPS of $1.6 on revenue of $4.57B in the same period a year earlier.Kimberly-Clark had announced EPS of $1.84 on revenue of $4.64B in the previous quarter.Analysts are forecasting EPS of $1.78 and revenue of $4.61B in the next quarter.
Kimberly-Clark share's are up 4.97% so far this year and is trading at $144.41 , still down 0.97% from its 52 week high of $145.81 set on January 22.
Kimberly-Clark shares gained 0.01% to trade at $144.41 in pre-market trade following the report.
Kimberly-Clark follows other major Consumer/Non-Cyclical sector earnings this month
Kimberly-Clark's report follows an earnings beat by Procter&Gamble on Thursday, who reported EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $18.24B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.37 on revenue of $18.41B.
Constellation Brands B had beat expectations on January 8 with third quarter EPS of $2.14 on revenue of $2B, compared to expected for EPS of $1.82 on revenue of $1.95B.
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