Discontinued — last reported Q1 '24

Business Segments · Operating Profit, Percent Change

Other (income) and expense, net — Operating Profit, Percent Change

Kimberly-Clark Other (income) and expense, net — Operating Profit, Percent Change decreased by 79.7% to 27.0% in Q1 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2018
Last reportedQ1 2024

How to read this metric

A positive percentage change indicates growing profitability within the segment's non-core activities, while a negative change indicates a contraction in segment earnings.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the period-over-period percentage growth or decline in operating profit specifically attributed to...

Peer comparison

Comparable metrics at peer companies are often highly sensitive to corporate-level allocations and restructuring initiatives, making them less stable than core segment growth metrics.

Metric ID: kmb_segment_other_income_and_expense_net_operating_profit_percent_change

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '24
Value63%40%-85%114%133%27%
QoQ Change-36.5%-312.5%+234.1%+16.7%-79.7%
YoY Change-234.9%+185.0%+16.7%
Range-85%133%
CAGR-49.2%
Avg YoY Growth-11.1%
Median YoY Growth+16.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's other (income) and expense, net — operating profit, percent change?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported other (income) and expense, net — operating profit, percent change of 27.0% in Q1 2024.
What does other (income) and expense, net — operating profit, percent change mean?
The percentage change in operating profit for the 'Other' business segment compared to the previous period.