What is Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported operating loss carryforwards of $484.00M in Q4 2025.

How has Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?

Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards decreased by 6.9% year-over-year, from $520.00M to $484.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $441.00M to $484.00M.

What does operating loss carryforwards mean?

Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.

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Operating Loss Carryforwards

Kimberly-Clark Operating Loss Carryforwards decreased by 6.9% to $484.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.9%, from $520.00M to $484.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss Carryforwards shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher carryforwards represent a valuable tax asset that can improve future cash flows, provided the company generates sufficient taxable income.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of past operating losses that can be carried forward to offset future taxable income. These c...

Peer comparison

Common in companies that have undergone restructuring or periods of significant volatility; peers with stable earnings typically have lower balances.

Metric ID: other_operating_loss_carryforwards

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$682.00M	$534.00M	$463.00M	$520.00M	$484.00M
QoQ Change	—	-21.7%	-13.3%	+12.3%	-6.9%
YoY Change	—	-21.7%	-13.3%	+12.3%	-6.9%

Range$463.00M – $682.00M

CAGR-29.0%

Avg YoY Growth-7.4%

Median YoY Growth-10.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards?: Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported operating loss carryforwards of $484.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?: Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards decreased by 6.9% year-over-year, from $520.00M to $484.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $441.00M to $484.00M.
What does operating loss carryforwards mean?: Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.