Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) is a U.S.-based multinational manufacturer of personal care and consumer tissue products. The company develops, produces and markets a range of consumer brands and professional products, including facial and bathroom tissues, disposable diapers and training pants, feminine care, incontinence products and workplace hygiene solutions. Known for consumer-facing names such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle and Scott, as well as professional offerings under Kimberly-Clark Professional and KleenGuard, the company supplies goods to retail, healthcare and institutional customers.
Founded in 1872 in Neenah, Wisconsin, Kimberly-Clark has expanded from its 19th-century paper-making roots into a global household and workplace products company. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company sells products across many regions of the world and operates a global footprint that serves consumers and business customers in approximately 175 countries. Over its history the company has grown through product innovation, brand-building and manufacturing scale, maintaining a portfolio of well-known marques across developed and emerging markets.
Kimberly-Clark organizes its business around consumer tissue, baby and child care, adult care and professional solutions, and it emphasizes ongoing product innovation, marketing and supply-chain efficiency to support those segments. Company leadership has focused in recent years on strengthening core brands, expanding presence in higher-growth markets and pursuing initiatives around sustainability and responsible sourcing. Michael (Mike) Hsu serves as chief executive officer, leading the company’s strategic efforts to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and global market dynamics.
