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

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

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Central Garden & Pet

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Kimberly-Clark Corp.

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Reynolds Consumer Products

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Clorox

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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.

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

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Suzano: Focus shifts to competitiveness, cost reduction, and value extraction from recent investments

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Management is prioritizing competitiveness and value extraction from recent investments, with no major new projects planned. Market conditions remain challenging due to Chinese verticalization and global overcapacity, but operational improvements, cost reductions, and sustainability are central to the strategy.

Based on Suzano S.A. [SUZB3] Investor Day 2025 Audio Transcript — Dec. 11 2025

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Suzano: Strategic focus shifts to competitiveness, cost reduction, and disciplined growth amid market changes

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Pulp market growth is driven by emerging markets, but oversupply and cost pressures persist. Strategic focus is on competitiveness, cost reduction, and deleveraging, with major investments in innovation, sustainability, and a new tissue JV. Financial discipline is reinforced by a lower net debt target and efficient funding.

Original document: Suzano S.A. [SUZB3] Slides Release — Dec. 11 2025

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

Stock Story

Central Garden & Pet

+1.83%

Central Garden & Pet-A

+1.89%

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

+2.42%

Reynolds Consumer Products

+9.63%

Clorox

+2.43%

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.

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

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