Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global hygiene and personal care product manufacturer based in Texas, is set to report a 10.9% profit decline in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Analysts predict a decrease in yearly profit by 11% to $6.50 per diluted share. The stock has underperformed the market, dropping 13.1% over the past year.

Despite its recent financial performance, Kimberly-Clark remains a strong player in the consumer staples sector, showing resilience in the face of market challenges. The company’s stock has been rated as a “Moderate Buy” by analysts, with a mean price target indicating a potential upside of 15.4% from current levels.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Kimberly-Clark reported better-than-expected results, with net sales decreasing by 1.6% year-over-year to $4.16 billion. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.92 surpassed analyst expectations, leading to a 4.8% increase in its stock price on the day of the announcement.

Looking ahead, Kimberly-Clark’s performance is closely monitored by Wall Street analysts, who have shown confidence in the company’s ability to rebound. With a mix of ratings ranging from “Strong Buy” to “Strong Sell,” the stock has a consensus price target of $141.11, suggesting a potential upside of 15.4% from current levels.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: What to Expect From Kimberly-Clark’s Report