All Brands Owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation

What does Kimberly-Clark own?
Kimberly-Clark owns Kleenex, Huggies, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Depend, and Poise. Upon completion of the Kenvue acquisition, the portfolio will also include Tylenol, Listerine, Band-Aid, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Zyrtec, and Johnson's. The international tissue business, including Andrex and Kimberly-Clark Professional outside North America, will transfer to the Suzano JV in mid-2026.

Is Kimberly-Clark publicly traded?
Yes. Kimberly-Clark trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KMB. The company is a component of the S&P 500 index and a Dividend Aristocrat with 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases.

Is Kimberly-Clark acquiring Kenvue?
Yes. On November 2, 2025, Kimberly-Clark announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Kenvue for approximately $48.7 billion in cash and stock. Shareholders of both companies approved the transaction on January 29, 2026. The HSR waiting period expired on February 4, 2026. The transaction is closed on November 2, 2026. The combined company would generate approximately $32 billion in annual revenue.

What is Kimberly-Clark's revenue?
Kimberly-Clark reported FY2025 net sales of $16.4 billion, down 2.1% from the prior year due to the PPE divestiture and private label diaper exit. Organic sales grew 1.7%. Adjusted EPS was $7.53, up 3.2%. For 2026, the company expects organic sales growth in line to ahead of approximately 2% market growth.

Who owns Kleenex?
Kleenex is owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The brand was introduced in 1924 and has become one of the most recognized facial tissue brands globally, with the brand name genericized in many countries. Following the Suzano JV closing, Kleenex will be licensed to the joint venture for international use while remaining a Kimberly-Clark brand in North America.

Who owns Huggies diapers?
Huggies is owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The brand was launched in 1978 and competes directly with P&G's Pampers as one of the two dominant diaper brands in the United States.

What is the Kimberly-Clark Suzano joint venture?
The Kimberly-Clark Suzano joint venture is a $3.4 billion transaction announced on June 5, 2025, under which Suzano, the Brazilian pulp producer, will acquire a 51% interest in Kimberly-Clark's international tissue and professional business. Kimberly-Clark will retain 49%. The JV includes 22 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries and approximately 9,000 employees. The transaction closed on November 2, 2026.

Who is the CEO of Kimberly-Clark?
Mike Hsu serves as Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. He has led the company since 2019 and is the architect of the Powering Care transformation strategy, which includes the Kenvue acquisition and the IFP Suzano JV.