Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current)
Kimberly-Clark Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current) decreased by 15.1% to $45.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.1%, from $53.00M to $45.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A significant increase relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds in specific markets.
Detailed definition
This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated amount of accounts receivable that the company expects will no...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; peers in the medical device sector typically maintain low levels unless operating in high-risk emerging markets.
allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable_currentHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $55.00M | $64.00M | $78.00M | $53.00M | $45.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.4% | +21.9% | -32.1% | -15.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +16.4% | +21.9% | -32.1% | -15.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kimberly-Clark's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current)?
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) of $45.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Kimberly-Clark's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) changed year-over-year?
- Kimberly-Clark's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) decreased by 15.1% year-over-year, from $53.00M to $45.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current)?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $50.00M to $45.00M.
- What does allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) mean?
- The estimated portion of customer invoices that the company expects will never be paid.