Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results. Adjusted earnings came in at $2.12 per share, topping the Street's $2.01 estimate. Revenue rose 0.6% year over year to $4.189 billion, but was slightly below expectations. The company posted a sharp improvement in gross margin and adjusted gross margin, while operating profit increased 6.2% from a year earlier. The earnings beat is serving as an immediate, profit-driven catalyst for KMB shares.