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Andrew Drexler, Vice President and Controller at Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB), has sold 2,500 shares of the company’s common stock. The consumer goods giant, with a market capitalization of $46.7 billion and a solid financial health rating according to InvestingPro, has maintained its dividend payments for 55 consecutive years. The transaction, which took place on February 21, 2025, was executed at a price of $140.00 per share, totaling $350,000. Following this sale, Drexler holds 2,553 shares of Kimberly Clark. The stock, currently trading near its Fair Value with a P/E ratio of 18.6, shows technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions. For deeper insights into KMB’s valuation and more exclusive ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing a minor miss on earnings per share (EPS) but surpassing revenue expectations. The company’s EPS was $1.50, slightly below the forecast of $1.51, while revenue reached $4.93 billion, exceeding the anticipated $4.86 billion by $70 million. Despite the slight EPS miss, the company achieved impressive productivity savings of 5.9% in 2024 and launched a "Power and Care" transformation strategy. Looking ahead, Kimberly-Clark anticipates high single-digit profit growth on a constant currency basis in 2025, driven by volume and mix, with flat pricing. In terms of market performance, the company gained a 10 basis point increase in market share. Additionally, the company’s reorganization into three core segments is expected to enhance operational efficiency. Analysts from firms like Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) have shown interest in the company’s strategic initiatives and growth plans.
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