Kimberly-Clark, Suzano Joint Venture Could Face U.K. Competition Probe

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By Anthony O. Goriainoff

The U.K.'s competition regulator said it was considering whether to launch an investigation into a proposed joint venture between Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark and pulp manufacturer Suzano.

Kimberly-Clark, which makes Scott toilet paper and Huggies diapers, said in June that it struck a $3.4 billion deal to sell most of its international tissue business to Brazil's Suzano, creating a joint venture in which it would hold a 49% interest. The companies said at the time Suzano would also have the option to purchase Kimberly-Clark's remaining ownership interest in the future.

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority on Friday said that it was inviting comments from interested parties before deciding whether to investigate if the deal would harm competition in the U.K.

The CMA said the invitation to comment was the first part of its information-gathering process and that no formal investigation into the transaction had yet been launched.

Parties have until Feb. 20 to put forward their comments, it said.

Write to Anthony O. Goriainoff at anthony.orunagoriainoff@dowjones.com

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American Airlines, GM and Kimberly-Clark rise premarket; JetBlue falls

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Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures traded in a mixed fashion Tuesday ahead of the start of the latest Federal Reserve meeting as the earnings season kicks into full gear.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

American Airlines (BMV:AAL) stock rose 3.5% after the carrier forecast 2026 profit above expectations, buoyed by a recovery in corporate travel and strong demand for high-margin premium services.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) stock gained 4.5% after the auto giant reported a higher fourth-quarter core profit, helped by stronger sales of its affordable crossover SUVs and pickup trucks through the year.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) stock rose 1.2% after the consumer products giant reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded expectations, as its strategic transformation toward higher-margin personal care categories continues.
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) stock fell 3.5% after the low-cost carrier reported wider-than-expected fourth quarter losses, despite slightly exceeding revenue forecasts.
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) stock fell 2% after the aerospace and defense supplier posted higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue, helped by strong sales in its aeronautics business amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Unitedhealth (NYSE:UNH) stock slumped 16% after its fourth-quarter earnings slumped, as the health insurer grapples with a challenging period marked by elevated medical costs. The Trump administration’s proposal of a smaller-than-expected increase to next year’s Medicare Advantage plans also weighed.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) stock gained 3.1% after the world’s largest package delivery company forecast higher 2026 revenue, as it continues to reduce low-margin deliveries for its biggest customer, Amazon, and shifts toward higher-paying shipments.
Rtx Corp (NYSE:RTX) stock gained 3.6% after the aerospace and defense giant posted a higher fourth-quarter revenue and profit, driven by a rise in sales for its engines and a strong appetite for commercial aircraft maintenance and repair services.
Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) stock slipped 2.1% after the software company delivered a modest earnings beat in the fourth quarter, but its full-year outlook fell short of market expectations.
CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) stock surged 4.5% after tech giant Nvidia invested an additional $2 billion in the cloud computing firm, prompting Deutsche Bank to upgrade its stance to “buy” from “hold”.
Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) stock soared 11%, extending a 9.6% gain posted Monday as investors continue to respond to growing excitement around Clawdbot, an open-source AI agent.
HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) ADRs rose 2.9% after the bank’s market value rose above $300  billion, with the U.K.-based banking giant likely to raise profit targets when it reports earnings shortly.

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UnitedHealth, NextEra, Texas Instruments set to report earnings Tuesday

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Earnings season continues as we prepare for another busy day of financial results. Below we highlight companies expected to report earnings the next trading day so you can position yourself ahead of potential market moves. Leading the action are industry giants UnitedHealth Group, NextEra Energy, Texas Instruments, Boeing, and Raytheon Technologies, whose reports could provide valuable insights into various sectors of the economy.

Earnings Before the Open:

• UnitedHealth Group (UNH) - Estimated EPS: $2.12, Estimated Revenue: $113.77B

• NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) - Estimated EPS: $0.5571, Estimated Revenue: $6.78B

• Boeing Co (BA) - Estimated EPS: -$0.4532, Estimated Revenue: $22.4B

• United Tech (RTX) - Estimated EPS: $1.47, Estimated Revenue: $22.69B

• Union Pacific (UNP) - Estimated EPS: $2.87, Estimated Revenue: $6.12B

• HCA Holdings Inc (HCA) - Estimated EPS: $7.45, Estimated Revenue: $19.67B

• Northrop Grumman (NOC) - Estimated EPS: $6.99, Estimated Revenue: $11.61B

• Sysco Corp (SYY) - Estimated EPS: $0.9768, Estimated Revenue: $20.78B

• Roper Industries (ROP) - Estimated EPS: $5.14, Estimated Revenue: $2.08B

• United Parcel (UPS) - Estimated EPS: $2.2, Estimated Revenue: $23.96B

• Paccar Inc (PCAR) - Estimated EPS: $1.07, Estimated Revenue: $6.03B

• Kimberly Clark (KMB) - Estimated EPS: $1.81, Estimated Revenue: $4.09B

• Synchrony Fin (SYF) - Estimated EPS: $2.04, Estimated Revenue: $3.84B

• Atlas Copco AB (ATLKY) - Estimated EPS: $0.1557, Estimated Revenue: $4.66B

• Atlas Copco (ATLCY) - Estimated EPS: $0.1557, Estimated Revenue: $4.66B

• Sandvik AB (SDVKY) - Estimated EPS: $0.3584, Estimated Revenue: $3.42B

• Invesco Ltd (IVZ) - Estimated EPS: $0.5722, Estimated Revenue: $1.24B

• American Airlines Group (AAL) - Estimated EPS: $0.3848, Estimated Revenue: $14.04B

• Polaris Industries (PII) - Estimated EPS: $0.0501, Estimated Revenue: $1.81B

• Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) - Estimated EPS: $2.49, Estimated Revenue: $1.17B

• Commvault System (CVLT) - Estimated EPS: $0.9807, Estimated Revenue: $299.05M

• Popular Inc (BPOP) - Estimated EPS: $3.03, Estimated Revenue: $831.74M

• Community Bank System Inc (CBU) - Estimated EPS: $1.13, Estimated Revenue: $212.85M

• First BanCorp New Common Stock (FBP) - Estimated EPS: $0.5068, Estimated Revenue: $256.2M

• BBCN Bancorp (HOPE) - Estimated EPS: $0.2525, Estimated Revenue: $142.9M

• Jet Blue (JBLU) - Estimated EPS: -$0.4593, Estimated Revenue: $2.22B

• World Acceptance (WRLD) - Estimated EPS: $0.78, Estimated Revenue: $133.49M

• Camden National (CAC) - Estimated EPS: $1.32, Estimated Revenue: $66.17M

• Capital City Bank (CCBG) - Estimated EPS: $0.8867, Estimated Revenue: $64.65M

• Provident Financial Holdings (PROV) - Estimated EPS: $0.335, Estimated Revenue: $10.5M

• Sage Group PLC (SGPYY) - Estimated EPS not available, Estimated Revenue not available

Earnings After the Close:

• Texas Instru (TXN) - Estimated EPS: $1.29, Estimated Revenue: $4.45B

• Seagate Technology (STX) - Estimated EPS: $2.79, Estimated Revenue: $2.73B

• Packaging Corp (PKG) - Estimated EPS: $2.45, Estimated Revenue: $2.44B

• Boston Ppty (BXP) - Estimated EPS: $0.4907, Estimated Revenue: $861M

• Nextracker (NXT) - Estimated EPS: $0.70, Estimated Revenue: $745.13M

• F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) - Estimated EPS: $3.65, Estimated Revenue: $755.96M

• Ppg Industries (PPG) - Estimated EPS: $1.58, Estimated Revenue: $3.78B

• Manhattan Associa (MANH) - Estimated EPS: $1.13, Estimated Revenue: $264.68M

• Logitech International S.A.-Exch (LOGI) - Estimated EPS: $1.74, Estimated Revenue: $1.4B

• UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) - Estimated EPS: $2.7, Estimated Revenue: $677.77M

• K12 Inc (LRN) - Estimated EPS: $2.01, Estimated Revenue: $627.9M

• Qorvo Inc (QRVO) - Estimated EPS: $1.86, Estimated Revenue: $988.69M

• Greif Bros Corp (GEF) - Estimated EPS: $0.67, Estimated Revenue: $1.01B

• Greif Bros Corp B (GEFb) - Estimated EPS: $0.67, Estimated Revenue: $1.01B

• Enova International Inc (ENVA) - Estimated EPS: $3.17, Estimated Revenue: $838.59M

• Renasant Corp (RNST) - Estimated EPS: $0.78, Estimated Revenue: $275.85M

• Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS) - Estimated EPS: $0.555, Estimated Revenue: $225.35M

• WesBanco (WSBC) - Estimated EPS: $0.85, Estimated Revenue: $265.53M

• National Bak Hld (NBHC) - Estimated EPS: $0.8163, Estimated Revenue: $107.48M

• QCR Holdings (QCRH) - Estimated EPS: $1.99, Estimated Revenue: $106.87M

• First Commonwealth Financial Corp (FCF) - Estimated EPS: $0.4167, Estimated Revenue: $135.63M

• Trustmark Corp (TRMK) - Estimated EPS: $0.9109, Estimated Revenue: $206.64M

• HAFC (HAFC) - Estimated EPS: $0.7025, Estimated Revenue: $71.4M

• Orrstown Financial (ORRF) - Estimated EPS: $1.06, Estimated Revenue: $63.95M

• Flushing Financial (FFIC) - Estimated EPS: $0.35, Estimated Revenue: $62.27M

• Shore Bancshares (SHBI) - Estimated EPS: $0.4673, Estimated Revenue: $57.97M

• Bridgewater Bancshares Inc (BWB) - Estimated EPS: $0.41, Estimated Revenue: $38.08M

Be sure to check back daily for updates and insights into the earnings season and real-time results at Investing.com’s Earnings Calendar and Headlines section. Do you want to trade the earnings of the biggest companies like a pro? Then get InvestingPro now and access over 1000 metrics that will give you a significant advantage in the shark tank that is Wall Street. Click here.

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Household Products Stocks Q3 Teardown: Reynolds (NASDAQ:REYN) Vs The Rest

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Kimberly-Clark Corp.

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As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the household products industry, including Reynolds and its peers.

Household products stocks are generally stable investments, as many of the industry's products are essential for a comfortable and functional living space. Recently, there's been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable offerings, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences for environmentally conscious options. These trends can be double-edged swords that benefit companies who innovate quickly to take advantage of them and hurt companies that don't invest enough to meet consumers where they want to be with regards to trends.

The 10 household products stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.9% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1% above.

While some household products stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 1.5% since the latest earnings results.

Reynolds

Best known for its aluminum foil, Reynolds is a household products company whose products focus on food storage, cooking, and waste.

Reynolds reported revenues of $931 million, up 2.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 3.4%. Overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with revenue guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and an impressive beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates.

“Our people, brands and products are winning in a challenging environment, with all four business units delivering improved results driven by share gains in the majority of our categories,” said Scott Huckins, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Interestingly, the stock is up 2.1% since reporting and currently trades at $24.18.

Best Q3: Central Garden & Pet

Enhancing the lives of both pets and homeowners, Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and distributor of essential products for pet care, lawn and garden maintenance, and pest control.

Central Garden & Pet reported revenues of $678.2 million, up 1.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3.9%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 3.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $32.65.

Weakest Q3: Energizer

Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.

Energizer reported revenues of $832.8 million, up 3.4% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.8%. Still, it was a softer quarter as it posted EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a miss of analysts’ gross margin estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 15.3% since the results and currently trades at $20.20.

Read our full analysis of Energizer’s results here.

Kimberly-Clark

Originally founded as a Wisconsin paper mill in 1872, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is now a household products powerhouse known for personal care and tissue products.

Kimberly-Clark reported revenues of $4.15 billion, flat year on year. This print met analysts’ expectations. Aside from that, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also produced a decent beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but gross margin in line with analysts’ estimates.

The stock is down 13% since reporting and currently trades at $101.50.

Read our full, actionable report on Kimberly-Clark here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Clorox

Founded in 1913 with bleach as the sole product offering, Clorox today is a consumer products giant whose product portfolio spans everything from bleach to skincare to salad dressing to kitty litter.

Clorox reported revenues of $1.43 billion, down 18.9% year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 2%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a decent beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Clorox had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 8.7% since reporting and currently trades at $99.70.

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REG - ITM Power PLC - 12.5MW contract with Octopus Energy Generation

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RNS Number : 0250M ITM Power PLC 18 December 2025

18 December 2025

ITM Power plc

12.5MW contract with Octopus Energy Generation

ITM Power is delighted to announce the signing of a contract with a project managed by Octopus Energy Generation to deploy its NEPTUNE V containerised green hydrogen systems at Kimberly-Clark's Northfleet manufacturing plant in Gravesend, Kent.

The project will produce green hydrogen to decarbonise the paper-making process used to manufacture Andrex® products. The green hydrogen will power a new dual-fuel boiler system at the mill, which can operate on hydrogen or natural gas to generate the steam needed for paper manufacturing.

The Northfleet system will be financed through funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation and is being developed through HYRO, Octopus's dedicated green hydrogen development vehicle, created to drive decarbonisation across hard-to-electrify, energy-intensive industries.

HYRO was awarded funding under the UK Government's Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1), and this contract with ITM further advances the project. The facility is anticipated to be operational by the end of the calendar year 2027.

Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM Power, said, "We are proud that Octopus has selected us for this ground-breaking project, which will showcase the role of green hydrogen in the decarbonisation of the hard-to-electrify parts of the UK's manufacturing industry."

Alex Brierley, Co-Head of Octopus Energy Generation's funds team, said, "Heavy industries are a big part of global emissions, and with HYRO, we're determined to tackle this challenge head-on. Seeing Northfleet take shape is a fantastic signal, showcasing how building clean energy infrastructure and strengthening UK industry go hand in hand."

Dan Howell, Vice President and Managing Director at Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, said: "This is a significant investment into a green hydrogen solution, and alongside other investments that support our ambition to move our UK manufacturing operations to 100% renewable energy. We are delighted to be the first UK consumer goods manufacturer to really embrace green hydrogen, showing that an energy-intensive industry can take the lead and overcome the technical challenge and adopt green hydrogen at scale."

For further information, please visit www.itm-power.com or contact:

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Ciaran Walsh, Harry Nicholas	+44 (0)20 3207 7800
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Richard Perelman, Charles Oakes	+44 (0)20 7742 4000

About ITM Power plc:

ITM Power was founded in 2000 and ITM Power plc was admitted to the AIM of the London Stock Exchange in 2004. Headquartered in Sheffield, England, ITM Power designs and manufactures electrolysers based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology to produce green hydrogen, the only net zero energy gas, using renewable electricity and water.

About HYRO

HYRO is developing green hydrogen solutions for energy-intensive industrial businesses with hard-to-electrify processes. HYRO is working with industrial businesses to develop, own and operate green hydrogen plants, to provide reliable and cost-competitive sources of clean hydrogen from renewable energy.

About Octopus Energy Generation

Octopus Energy Generation is driving the renewable energy agenda and building green power for the future. It is reshaping the market by leading the transition to a cleaner, greener future through renewable projects connected more deeply to customers and businesses. As one of Europe's largest specialist renewables investors, it manages 4.9 GW of green energy projects like wind and solar farms in 21 countries, worth £7bn ($9bn/ €8.5bn). These generate enough green power for 3.2 million homes every year - the equivalent of taking over 1.3 million petrol cars off the road.

For more information, visit www.octopusenergygeneration.com

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

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Household Products Stocks Q3 In Review: Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) Vs Peers

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Central Garden & Pet

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Central Garden & Pet-A

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Kimberly-Clark Corp.

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Reynolds Consumer Products

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Clorox

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Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the household products stocks, including Kimberly-Clark and its peers.

The 10 household products stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.9% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1% above.

While some household products stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 2.1% since the latest earnings results.

Kimberly-Clark

Originally founded as a Wisconsin paper mill in 1872, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is now a household products powerhouse known for personal care and tissue products.

Kimberly-Clark reported revenues of $4.15 billion, flat year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, and overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with a decent beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but gross margin in line with analysts’ estimates.

"The operating environment remains dynamic, but we continue to execute our strategy with discipline and excellence as we play to win," said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO, Mike Hsu.

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 11.6% since reporting and currently trades at $103.15.

Is now the time to buy Kimberly-Clark? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Central Garden & Pet

Enhancing the lives of both pets and homeowners, Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and distributor of essential products for pet care, lawn and garden maintenance, and pest control.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 8.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $33.98.

Is now the time to buy Central Garden & Pet? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: Energizer

Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.

As expected, the stock is down 20.5% since the results and currently trades at $18.96.

Read our full analysis of Energizer’s results here.

Clorox

Founded in 1913 with bleach as the sole product offering, Clorox today is a consumer products giant whose product portfolio spans everything from bleach to skincare to salad dressing to kitty litter.

Clorox reported revenues of $1.43 billion, down 18.9% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 2%. It was a strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a decent beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Clorox had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 5.4% since reporting and currently trades at $103.20.

Read our full, actionable report on Clorox here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Reynolds

Best known for its aluminum foil, Reynolds is a household products company whose products focus on food storage, cooking, and waste.

Reynolds reported revenues of $931 million, up 2.3% year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 3.4%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also put up revenue guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and an impressive beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates.

The stock is up 2.8% since reporting and currently trades at $24.36.

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Top 4 U.S. Beverages, Household, Personal Care and Packaged Food Stocks for 2026: RBC

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Investing.com -- RBC Capital Markets has identified several promising investment opportunities in the U.S. beverages, household, personal care, and packaged food sectors. Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions affecting consumer spending, these companies demonstrate resilience and growth potential according to the firm’s analysis.

Monster Beverage Co (MNST) leads RBC’s recommendations with an Outperform rating and $81 price target, representing approximately 11% upside potential. The energy drink category has rebounded strongly in 2024 after facing headwinds from reduced convenience store foot traffic and broader economic pressures.

Monster benefits from increasing consumer interest, strong category innovation, and retailer support. The appointment of Chief Growth Officer Rob Gehring is expected to enhance capabilities and unlock growth opportunities. RBC forecasts mid-single-digit percentage growth in the U.S. market and over 15% international growth for the next few years.

Following a recent investor meeting, Monster Beverage saw several analysts raise their price targets, including Piper Sandler and Goldman Sachs, who cited the company’s strong growth momentum and robust innovation pipeline.

The receives an Outperform rating with a $113 price target, suggesting 9% upside. Despite facing significant pressure since early 2022 due to volatility in China and Asia travel retail, along with North American share losses and leadership changes, the stock has gained over 60% since hitting lows in April 2025.

RBC believes Estee Lauder’s turnaround is progressing well, with potential for further upside as the company’s Profit Recovery and Growth Program delivers results amid stabilizing sales.

In recent developments, The Estée Lauder Companies acquired a minority stake in Mexican fragrance brand XINÚ, its first investment in a Latin American beauty brand. Separately, Rothschild Redburn downgraded the company’s stock to Sell, citing concerns about its margin recovery.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earns an Outperform rating and $88 price target, representing 13% upside potential. While recent quarters have shown slower growth due to global macro pressures affecting category performance, RBC views organizational changes made in recent years as enhancing capabilities that drive international business strength and market share momentum.

The firm sees opportunity for Colgate to consistently meet or exceed its long-term growth algorithm.

Colgate-Palmolive reported growth in net sales and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2025 and confirmed its guidance for the year. The company also received an upgrade to Outperform from RBC Capital.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) rounds out the recommendations with an Outperform rating and $162 price target, offering substantial 54% upside potential. The company’s announced acquisition to become a global health and wellness leader represents a strategic pivot, though RBC acknowledges investor skepticism around large-scale M&A in consumer staples.

The firm believes KMB is undervalued but notes that realizing this value depends on successfully integrating the acquisition while maintaining core business momentum.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share. In other news, TD Cowen lowered its price target on the company, noting investor concerns related to its recently announced acquisition.

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