Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Est. EPS
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
75%
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Est. EPS
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Impl. Move
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Kimberly-Clark reported an EPS that exceeded expectations, but the stock fell by 2.0% following the earnings announcement. The decline may reflect investor concerns about overall revenue performance, as no revenue figures were provided. The lack of management commentary and guidance may have also contributed to the negative stock reaction.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.34 | N/A | +1.21% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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