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Raw materials

Kimberly-Clark Raw materials decreased by 3.2% to $301.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.4%, from $388.00M to $301.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Raw materials shows a downward trend with a -4.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal anticipation of higher production demand or a hedge against rising commodity costs, while a decrease could indicate supply chain efficiency or production slowdowns.

Detailed definition

This represents the cost of basic materials and components that have not yet been processed into finished goods. It is a...

Peer comparison

Varies by industry; essential for manufacturing and food production companies.

Metric ID: other_inventory_raw_materials

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$442.00M$483.00M$493.00M$514.00M$533.00M$549.00M$572.00M$547.00M$502.00M$443.00M$413.00M$370.00M$396.00M$414.00M$323.00M$388.00M$344.00M$338.00M$311.00M$301.00M
QoQ Change+9.3%+2.1%+4.3%+3.7%+3.0%+4.2%-4.4%-8.2%-11.8%-6.8%-10.4%+7.0%+4.5%-22.0%+20.1%-11.3%-1.7%-8.0%-3.2%
YoY Change+20.6%+13.7%+16.0%+6.4%-5.8%-19.3%-27.8%-32.4%-21.1%-6.5%-21.8%+4.9%-13.1%-18.4%-3.7%-22.4%
Range$301.00M$572.00M
CAGR-7.8%
Avg YoY Growth-8.2%
Median YoY Growth-9.8%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's raw materials?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported raw materials of $301.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Kimberly-Clark's raw materials changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark's raw materials decreased by 22.4% year-over-year, from $388.00M to $301.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's raw materials?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's raw materials has grown at a -4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $394.00M to $311.00M.
What does raw materials mean?
The value of raw materials held in inventory before production begins.