Investing.com - Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.71 on revenue of $4.58B. Analysts polled by Investing.com expected EPS of $1.7 on revenue of $4.54B. That compared to EPS of $1.6 on revenue of $4.57B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.84 on revenue of $4.64B in the previous quarter.
Kimberly-Clark shares gained 0.01% to trade at $144.41 in pre-market trade following the report.
Kimberly-Clark shares gained 0.01% to trade at $144.41 in pre-market trade following the report.
For the year, Kimberly-Clark shares are up 4.97%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 2.36% year to date.
Kimberly-Clark follows other major Consumer/Non-Cyclical sector earnings this month
On Thursday, Procter&Gamble reported second quarter EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $18.24B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.37 on revenue of $18.41B.
Constellation Brands B earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, with third quarter EPS of $2.14 on revenue of $2B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.82 on revenue of $1.95B
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