Kenvue misses quarterly estimates as inflation, tariffs squeeze margins
Reported by Yahoo Finance · finance.yahoo.com · August 6, 2026
Aug 6 () - Kenvue narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results on Thursday as inflation, tariffs and currency-related costs squeezed margins. The consumer-health company, currently in the midst of a $40 billion buyout by Kimberly-Clark, expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
What the tape says
What to watch: KVUE (KVUE) missed estimates by roughly $40 billion — watch for guidance cuts, which often follow a miss this size.
Market reaction today: $KVUE +1.94%
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