Discontinued — last reported Q1 '25

Operating Expenses

Impairment Charges

Kimberly-Clark Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to $4.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Impairment Charges shows an upward trend with a 56.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2025

How to read this metric

Frequent or large impairment charges signal poor capital allocation or overly optimistic historical valuations of assets.

Detailed definition

Impairment charges represent the write-down of the carrying value of assets when their fair value falls below their book...

Peer comparison

Common in cyclical industries where asset values are highly sensitive to external market price assumptions.

Metric ID: impairment_charges

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$11.00M$665.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$5.00M$109.00M$0.00$4.50M$4.50M$4.50M$4.50M
QoQ Change>999%-100.0%>999%-100.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-99.2%-10.0%-95.9%
Range$0.00$665.00M
Avg YoY Growth-76.3%
Median YoY Growth-97.6%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's impairment charges?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported impairment charges of $4.50M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's impairment charges?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's impairment charges has grown at a 56.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.00M to $18.00M.
What does impairment charges mean?
A reduction in the recorded value of an asset because it is worth less than its book value.