Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Kimberly-Clark Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital decreased by 44.2% to $116.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 75.6%, from $476.00M to $116.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital shows a downward trend with a 96.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.
Detailed definition
This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...
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Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.
operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capitalHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $95.00M | -$63.00M | -$478.00M | $369.00M | $85.00M | -$50.00M | -$146.00M | -$471.00M | $367.00M | -$232.00M | -$289.00M | -$24.00M | $476.00M | $208.00M | $116.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -166.3% | -658.7% | +177.2% | -77.0% | -158.8% | -192.0% | -222.6% | +177.9% | -163.2% | -24.6% | +91.7% | >999% | -56.3% | -44.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -77.0% | — | — | — | +331.8% | -364.0% | -97.9% | +94.9% | +29.7% | +172.0% | -75.6% |
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kimberly-Clark's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of $116.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Kimberly-Clark's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
- Kimberly-Clark's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital decreased by 75.6% year-over-year, from $476.00M to $116.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Kimberly-Clark's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital has grown at a 96.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$46.00M to -$178.00M.
- What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
- The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.