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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, 2024 AND 2023
(In millions)
DescriptionBalance at
Beginning
Of Period		AdditionsDeductions  
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Charged to
Other
Accounts(a)
Write-Offs and
Reclassifications		 Balance
at End of
Period
December 31, 2025
Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply
Allowance for doubtful accounts$29 $1 $1 $4 
(b)
$27 
Allowances for sales discounts19 250 (10)241 
(c)
18 
December 31, 2024
Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply
Allowance for doubtful accounts$52 $(6)$(4)$13 
(b)
$29 
Allowances for sales discounts19 250 (7)243 
(c)
19 
December 31, 2023
Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply
Allowance for doubtful accounts$40 $15 $3 $6 
(b)
$52 
Allowances for sales discounts17 248 (4)242 
(c)
19 
(a)Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
(b)Primarily uncollectible receivables written off.
(c)Sales discounts allowed.
 Additions  
DescriptionBalance at
Beginning
of Period		Charged to
Costs and
Expenses		Charged to
Other
Accounts
Deductions(a)
Balance
at End
of  Period
December 31, 2025
Deferred taxes
Valuation allowance$295 $154 $— $(2)$451 
December 31, 2024
Deferred taxes
Valuation allowance$298 $8 $— $11 $295 
December 31, 2023
Deferred taxes
Valuation allowance$296 $46 $— $44 $298 
(a)Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange and benefits recognized to Other Comprehensive Income.