Who owns Huggies?
Huggies is owned by Kimberly-Clark (the United States, NASDAQ: KMB).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Irving, Texas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1978
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Tissue & paper hygiene › Diapers & baby wipes
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: KMB
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Huggies
Huggies are disposable nappies Kimberly-Clark launched in 1978 with an hourglass shape and elasticated legs, a direct challenge to Pampers that took significant share within a few years. The brand now spans nappies, pull-up pants, wipes and swim nappies across most major markets.
Ownership timeline of Huggies
- 1978 – present Kimberly-Clark [1] verified
Where Huggies sits in Kimberly-Clark
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Huggies?
The parent company of Huggies is Kimberly-Clark, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Huggies American?
Yes. Huggies originated in the United States in 1978 and its owner, Kimberly-Clark, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Huggies still owned by Kimberly-Clark?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Huggies is still owned by Kimberly-Clark. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Kimberly-Clark Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 12 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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