Kimberly-Clark Shares Decline as Sarasin & Partners Trims Stake

The investment firm reduced its holdings in the consumer goods company by 29.4% in the fourth quarter.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:18am

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Sarasin & Partners LLP decreased its holdings in shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) by 29.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company's recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,445,897 shares of the company's stock after selling 602,647 shares during the quarter. Kimberly-Clark comprises 1.5% of Sarasin & Partners LLP's holdings, making the stock its 26th largest holding.

Why it matters

Kimberly-Clark is a major consumer goods company known for brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Cottonelle. Institutional investors closely watch changes in ownership of the company's stock, as it can signal shifts in market sentiment and future performance.

The details

Sarasin & Partners, an investment management firm, reduced its stake in Kimberly-Clark by nearly 30% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The firm now owns approximately 1.45 million shares of the consumer products company, down from over 2 million shares previously.

  • Sarasin & Partners filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 22, 2026.

The players

Sarasin & Partners LLP

An investment management firm based in the United Kingdom that manages over $20 billion in assets.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

A multinational consumer goods company that manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products, including Kleenex, Huggies, and Cottonelle.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Sarasin & Partners' stake in Kimberly-Clark suggests the investment firm sees potential headwinds for the consumer goods company, though the overall market sentiment remains mixed with a 'Hold' rating from analysts.