Kimberly-Clark Corp
KMB: XNYS (USA)
Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
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$452.00 | Pjqysl | Blyhdlltdf |
Cost Containment Should Enable Kimberly-Clark to Prudently Bolster Brand Investment
Business Strategy and Outlook
Like peers, narrow-moat Kimberly-Clark has been inundated by a slew of challenges, including a tepid economic environment and elevated cost pressures. In this context, management has been forthright that its market share has lagged, and consumers are increasingly trading down to lower-priced options in select categories to preserve cash. We think this could prompt a step-up in promotions across its categories—now that industrywide supply/demand imbalances have largely been put to rest.