Kimberly-Clark (KMB) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting commenced with a welcome and overview of recent performance and strategic transformation, highlighting the Powering Care strategy and its impact on value creation and growth momentum in 2025.

• Agenda included a review of financial performance, strategic initiatives, board elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal for an independent board chair.

Financial performance review

• Achieved strong results in 2025, driven by portfolio shifts to higher growth, higher margin personal care categories.

• Emphasized broad-based volume and mix-led growth, with innovation and marketing investments differentiating products and strengthening brand loyalty.

• Maintained a disciplined approach to dividend payouts, noting the impact of non-cash restructuring charges on the payout ratio but affirming dividend sustainability.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board of directors played a key role in overseeing transformation and supporting sustainable growth.

• All 13 director nominees were introduced and subsequently elected.