Kenvue posts Q3 2026 earnings amid pending Kimberly‑Clark merger

Kenvue reported third‑quarter 2026 results on October 30. Adjusted earnings were $0.29 per share, while diluted earnings were $0.22 per share. Self‑Care sales grew 5.9% year over year and operating margin improved to 18.2%. The company did not hold an earnings call because the Kimberly‑Clark acquisition is pending.

Adjusted EPS of $0.29 missed analysts' estimate of $0.30, suggesting a slight disappointment. Diluted EPS of $0.22 fell short of the $0.37 forecast that many analysts had expected. The lack of a conference call limits management commentary, which may increase short‑term uncertainty for investors.

  • 1Adjusted earnings per share were $0.29.
  • 2Diluted earnings per share were $0.22.
  • 3Self‑Care segment net sales grew 5.9% year over year.
  • 4Operating margin rose to 18.2% from 16.7%.
  • 5Kenvue did not hold an earnings conference call because of the pending Kimberly‑Clark transaction.
  • Reported net sales figures differ across sources: $3.89 billion, $3.886 billion, and $4.1 billion.

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