Kenvue's Kimberly-Clark Deal Nears Closing With Key Risks Still Ahead

KVUE nears its planned combination after shareholder and U.S. antitrust clearances, while margin, debt and legal risks temper the Q4 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • a day ago

Huggies® Rallies Communities to Recognize the Fighting Spirit of NICU Babies During NICU Awareness Month

Huggies renames its nano and micro preemie diapers "Huggies Little Fighters" and marks NICU Awareness Month by spotlighting real stories and supporting families CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This NICU Awareness Month, Huggies® is rallying families, caregivers and communities to recognize the extraordinary strength of babies in the NICU, and the people fighting alongside them.

PRNewsWire • Sep 3, 2026

Australia clears Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue but requires Carefree, Stayfree divestment

Australia's competition regulator on Wednesday approved Kimberly-Clark's proposed $40 billion takeover of Kenvue , ​on condition the company divests Kenvue's Carefree ‌and Stayfree period care brands in the country to address competition concerns.

Reuters • Sep 2, 2026

Kimberly-Clark to Webcast its Presentation at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB), Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, will be featured speakers at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Can Kimberly-Clark's Innovation Pipeline Power Its Next Growth Phase?

KMB is banking on science-backed innovation, stronger value propositions and a deep product pipeline to drive future growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

4 Battle-Tested Consumer Staples Stocks That Keep Raising Their Dividends

Some dividend stocks fold the moment a recession hits, but four consumer staples names kept raising their payouts straight through a housing collapse and a global lockdown without missing a beat.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 31, 2026

Down 15% in One Year, Is Kimberly Clark an Undervalued Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now?

Consumers are trading down to store brand items, and that is bad news for Kimberly Clark (KMB -0.03%) stock investors.

The Motley Fool • Aug 28, 2026

Kimberly-Clark seeks EU approval for $40 billion Kenvue deal

Kimberly-Clark has asked EU regulators permission ​for its proposed $40 billion takeover ‌of Tylenol maker Kenvue, documents on the EU ​Commission's website showed.

Reuters • Aug 28, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2026

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, delivered a 12.9% YTD return, closely trailing SPY's 13.68%, with 29 Aristocrats outperforming SPY in 2026. Top 2026 performers include TGT (+73.04%), NUE (+55.64%), and BEN (+49.25%), highlighting strong sectoral momentum among select Aristocrats. Six Aristocrats announced dividend increases in the past month, pushing the group's average 2026 dividend growth rate to 4.30%, up from 4.10% last month.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2026

Can Kimberly-Clark's Productivity Offset Inflationary Pressures?

KMB hits a record 6.4% productivity level in the second quarter, helping offset brand investments and expected input-cost headwinds.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 26, 2026