Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q2 2009 Earnings Results

Kimberly Clark Misses on EPS, Stock Up 6.13%

Despite missing EPS expectations slightly, Kimberly Clark's stock rose by 6.13% following the earnings report. This positive reaction may be attributed to management's focus on cost management and their overall optimistic tone about navigating market challenges. Investors seem to appreciate the company's strategy in a tough economic landscape.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.97	N/A	-1.72%

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed a cautious optimism about the company's ability to manage costs despite the challenging environment. They emphasized their commitment to efficiency improvements.

We are navigating through challenging market conditions.

Our focus remains on cost management and efficiency improvements.

Kimberly Clark Misses on EPS, Stock Up 6.13%

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Management commentary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

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Kimberly Clark Misses on EPS, Stock Up 6.13%

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Management commentary