What is Kimberly-Clark's work in process?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported work in process of $146M in Q1 2026.

How has Kimberly-Clark's work in process changed year-over-year?

Kimberly-Clark's work in process decreased by 24.4% year-over-year, from $193M to $146M.

What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's work in process?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's work in process has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $189M to $149M.

What does work in process mean?

Partially completed goods currently in the manufacturing process, including materials, labor, and overhead costs incurred to date.

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$4.2B+2.7%

Gross profit$1.5B+1.7%

Operating income$753.0M+19.3%

Net income$665.0M+17.3%

EPS (diluted)$2.00+17.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$542.0M-1.6%

Total debt$7.1B-2.2%

Total equity$1.8B+63.1%

Total assets$17.2B+5.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$745.0M+128%

CapEx$424.0M+108%

Free cash flow$321.0M+161%

Valuation

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Market cap$36.44B-9.5%

Enterprise value$42.98B-8.4%

P/E17.2×+0.6×

P/S2.2×-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin35.9%-1.0pp

Operating margin14.9%-0.9pp

Net margin12.8%-2.1pp

FCF margin11.1%-3.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity146.3%-83.5pp

Debt / equity3.9×-2.6×

Current ratio0.8×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Kimberly-Clark in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:InventoryWorkInProcess.

The official record: Kimberly-Clark’s 10-Q, filed April 28, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Kimberly-Clark's work in process?: Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported work in process of $146M in Q1 2026.
How has Kimberly-Clark's work in process changed year-over-year?: Kimberly-Clark's work in process decreased by 24.4% year-over-year, from $193M to $146M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's work in process?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's work in process has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $189M to $149M.
What does work in process mean?: Partially completed goods currently in the manufacturing process, including materials, labor, and overhead costs incurred to date.