News Releases

Roswell, Ga. - May 30, 2012- Kimberly-Clark Professional today announced the availability of the new Kleenex Ultra Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer for use in the healthcare setting. With 70 percent alcohol content, it is effective against the most common bacteria that can contaminate surfaces and cause infection. The new foam hand saniti...

ROSWELL, Ga. - May 23, 2012 - If you thought the restroom was the epicenter of workplace germs you don't want to know about office break rooms and kitchens. The place where U.S. workers eat and prepare their lunch topped the list of office germ "hot-spots," with sink and microwave door handles found to be the dirtiest surfaces touched b...

DALLAS, May 22, 2012 - As the country celebrates our nation's heroes this Memorial Day, the Huggies brand is proud to announce Camo for a Cause, a donation of five million Huggies Little Movers Camo Diapers to families of those who serve to protect our country, reaching every branch of the U.S. military. To support the donation, th...

DALLAS, May 10, 2012 - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced it has received the 2012 Circle of Excellence award from the Distribution Business Management Association (DBMA), a leading business and academic forum. The award recognizes Kimberly-Clark's leadership in sustainability and environmentally responsible supply cha...

ATLANTA, May 8, 2012 - Being a great mom requires an around-the-clock effort. No one knows this better than Lorrie Wolfe who was named America's Most Inspirational Mom, through a pursuit conducted by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Wolfe's ascension caps a nationwide search launched last November by Lucille O'Neal, BGCA and long...

DALLAS, TX (May 3, 2012) - The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share.  The dividend is payable on July 3, 2012 to stockholders of record on June 8, 2012. 2012 marks the 40th consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has increased its dividend an...

ROSWELL, GA - May 1, 2012 - Millions of Americans go to school or college every day. Unfortunately, their germs go right along with them to an environment where physical closeness and group activities can further accelerate their spread. Colds, flu and stomach illness are a major problem for educational facilities, with the common ...

DALLAS, April 25-The number of Mom entrepreneurs continues to grow as more women start their own businesses, up 54 percent over the past 15 years, however still receive well under 10 percent of equity financing. 1 The Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program - now in its third year - was created to help these "mompreneurs" make their...

ROSWELL, Ga.-April 23, 2012? Kimberly-Clark Professional today announced the company now holds the largest portfolio of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified towel and tissue products in North America. Nearly 97 percent of Kimberly-Clark Professional tissue and towel products in North America are Chain-of-Custody certified to stand...

DALLAS, April 20, 2012-Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2012 results and reconfirmed its previous guidance for full-year 2012 adjusted earnings per share. Executive Summary First quarter 2012 net sales were $5.2 billion and increased 4 percent. Organic sales rose 6 percen...