Why KMB’s EPS Could Disappoint in the Near Term
Analysts expect Kimberly-Clark’s bottom line to take a hit from soft sales and cost headwinds in the near term. A higher tax rate is likely to affect the 2019 EPS growth rate. Analysts expect Kimberly-Clark to report adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share in the fourth quarter of 2018, which reflects year-over-year or YoY growth of 5.7%.