Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18

Operating Expenses

Defined Contribution Plan Expense

Kimberly-Clark Defined Contribution Plan Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $35.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.7%, from $44.50M to $35.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Expense shows an upward trend with a 5.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2018

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in headcount, compensation levels, or adjustments to the company's retirement benefit matching policy.

Detailed definition

The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution plans, such as 401(k...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense item for companies with large workforces.

Metric ID: msft_defined_contribution_plan_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$116.00M$132.00M$185.00M$178.00M$143.00M
YoY Change—+13.8%+40.2%-3.8%-19.7%
Range$116.00M – $185.00M
CAGR+5.4%
Avg YoY Growth+7.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's defined contribution plan expense?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported defined contribution plan expense of $35.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Kimberly-Clark's defined contribution plan expense changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark's defined contribution plan expense decreased by 19.7% year-over-year, from $44.50M to $35.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's defined contribution plan expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's defined contribution plan expense has grown at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $116.00M to $143.00M.
What does defined contribution plan expense mean?
The cost to the company for matching employee contributions to retirement savings plans.