Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 4,722 million compared to USD 4,612 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 613 million compared to USD 925 million a year ago. Net income was USD 404 million compared to USD 681 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.2 compared to USD 2 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.19 compared to USD 1.99 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 9,465 million compared to USD 9,621 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,383 million compared to USD 1,829 million a year ago. Net income was USD 988 million compared to USD 1,341 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.92 compared to USD 3.93 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.92 compared to USD 3.92 a year ago.