Kimberly-Clark

F500 2019-Kimberly-Clark
KIEV, UKRAINE - 2019/02/09: Kotex seen on shelf in supermarket. Kotex is a brand of feminine hygiene products, which includes the Kotex maxi, thin and ultra thin pads. (Photo by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Igor Golovniov—SOPA Images LightRocket via Getty Images
  • Previous Rank
    163
  • Revenues ($M)
    18486.0
  • Revenue Percent Change
    1.2
  • Profits ($M)
    1410.0
  • Profits Percent Change
    -38.1
  • Assets ($M)
    14518.0
  • Employees
    41000

The manufacturer of paper-based products has many household brands in its portfolio, including Kleenex, Depend, Scott, and Huggies.

Company Info

CEOMichael D. Hsu
CEO TitleChief Executive Officer & Director
SectorHousehold Products
IndustryHousehold and Personal Products
HQ LocationIrving, Texas
Websitewww.kimberly-clark.com
Years on Fortune 500 List65
Employees41,000

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$18,486
Profits ($M)$1,410
Assets ($M)$14,518
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$-287

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues7.6%
Profits as % of Assets9.7%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity-

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)403
EPS % Change (from 2017)-37.0%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)-6.1%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)-

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2018)-2.1%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)5.9%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)12.4%