The company reported adjusted net income of $556 million, or 38 cents per share, below the Zack’s Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. Revenue for the quarter was $6.79 billion, surpassing the Zack’s estimate of about $6.46 billion.

Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s stock was down 3.9% in premarket trades after the consumer products giant reported third-quarter sales just shy of Wall Street's expectations.

Kleenex tissue maker Kimberly-Clark on Tuesday cut its full-year organic net sales forecast after missing Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales, as cost-conscious consumers swap its pricier personal care goods for cheaper alternatives.