Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,764,000 | 1,762,000 | 1,642,000 | 1,977,000 | 1,934,000 | 1,784,000 | 1,786,000 | 1,753,000 | 1,814,000 | 1,996,000 | 1,999,000 | 2,276,000 | 2,352,000 | 2,360,000 | 2,559,000 | 2,363,000 | 2,157,000 | 2,021,000 | 1,801,000 | 1,771,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 20,371,000 | 20,396,000 | 20,317,000 | 20,317,000 | 20,217,000 | 20,153,000 | 20,100,000 | 19,700,000 | 19,300,000 | 19,236,000 | 18,919,000 | 18,819,000 | 19,128,000 | 18,875,000 | 18,832,000 | 18,832,000 | 18,456,000 | 18,456,000 | 18,398,000 | 18,402,000 |
| Net profit margin | 8.66% | 8.64% | 8.08% | 9.73% | 9.57% | 8.85% | 8.89% | 8.90% | 9.40% | 10.38% | 10.57% | 12.09% | 12.30% | 12.50% | 13.59% | 12.55% | 11.69% | 10.95% | 9.79% | 9.62% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,764,000K ÷ $20,371,000K
= 8.66%
The net profit margin of Kimberly-Clark Corp. has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q1 2023, the net profit margin was 9.75%, which was higher compared to the previous quarter at 8.07% in Q2 2023. However, in Q4 2023, the net profit margin decreased to 8.63%, the same as in Q3 2023.
Overall, Kimberly-Clark Corp. has maintained relatively stable net profit margins ranging from 8.63% to 9.75% over the past two years. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively manage its costs and generate consistent profits relative to its revenue. It is important for the company to monitor these margins closely to ensure sustainable profitability and continued financial health.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023
See also:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Net Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)