Kimberly-Clark (KMB) 10-K 8 Feb 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 01, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	KIMBERLY CLARK CORP
Entity Central Index Key	55,785
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		350,706,285
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 45,600,000,000

Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales		$ 18,259	$ 18,202	$ 18,591
Cost of products sold		11,706	11,551	11,967
Gross Profit		6,553	6,651	6,624
Marketing, research and general expenses		3,227	3,326	3,443
Other (income) and expense, net	[1]	27	8	1,568
Operating Profit		3,299	3,317	1,613
Interest income		10	11	17
Interest expense		(318)	(319)	(295)
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Interests		2,991	3,009	1,335
Provision for income taxes		(776)	(922)	(418)
Income Before Equity Interests		2,215	2,087	917
Share of net income of equity companies		104	132	149
Net income		2,319	2,219	1,066
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(41)	(53)	(53)
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation		$ 2,278	$ 2,166	$ 1,013
Per Share Basis
Basic		$ 6.44	$ 6.03	$ 2.78
Diluted		6.40	5.99	2.77
Cash Dividends Declared		$ 3.88	$ 3.68	$ 3.52
[1]	Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108, respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements.

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,319	$ 2,219	$ 1,066
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	517	(107)	(922)
Employee postretirement benefits	118	(113)	942
Other	(45)	15	5
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	590	(205)	25
Comprehensive Income	2,909	2,014	1,091
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(76)	(44)	(33)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 2,833	$ 1,970	$ 1,058

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 616	$ 923
Accounts receivable, net		2,315	2,176
Inventories		1,790	1,679
Other current assets		490	337
Total Current Assets		5,211	5,115
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		7,436	7,169
Investments in Equity Companies		233	257
Goodwill	[1]	1,576	1,480
Other Assets		695	581
TOTAL ASSETS		15,151	14,602
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year		953	1,133
Trade accounts payable		2,834	2,609
Accrued expenses		1,730	1,775
Dividends payable		341	329
Total Current Liabilities		5,858	5,846
Long-Term Debt		6,472	6,439
Noncurrent Employee Benefits		1,184	1,301
Deferred Income Taxes		395	532
Other Liabilities		299	309
Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries		61	58
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock - no par value - authorized 20.0 million shares, none issued		0	0
Common stock - $1.25 par value - authorized 1.2 billion shares; issued 378.6 million shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016		473	473
Additional paid-in capital		776	697
Common stock held in treasury, at cost - 27.5 and 22.0 million shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively		(4,431)	(3,629)
Retained earnings		6,730	5,831
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,919)	(3,474)
Total Kimberly-Clark Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)		629	(102)
Noncontrolling Interests		253	219
Total Stockholders' Equity		882	117
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$ 15,151	$ 14,602
[1]	In 2017, we acquired the remaining 50 percent of our joint venture in India, which resulted in the recognition of $35 of personal care goodwill. All other changes in goodwill are related to currency.

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$ 1.25	$ 1.25
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	378,600,000	378,600,000
Common stock held in treasury, shares	27,491,000	22,029,000

Consolidated Statement of Stock

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock Issued	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests
Common Stock, Value, Issued at Dec. 31, 2014		$ 536
Additional Paid in Capital at Dec. 31, 2014			$ 632
Treasury Stock, Value at Dec. 31, 2014				$ (5,597)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) at Dec. 31, 2014					$ 8,470
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014						$ (3,312)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014							$ 270
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		428,597,000
Beginning Balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014				63,261,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income in stockholders' equity	$ 1,066				1,013
Net income in stockholders' equity, noncontrolling interests							48
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to parent	1,058					45
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interest	(33)						(20)
Stock-based awards exercised or vested			(47)	$ 186
Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)				(2,888,000)
Income tax benefits on stock-based compensation	29		32
Shares repurchased (in shares)				7,364,000
Shares repurchased				$ (833)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			75
Dividends declared					(1,280)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders							36
Shares purchased from noncontrolling interests, adjustments to additional paid in capital			(94)
Shares purchased from noncontrolling interests, decrease from purchase of noncontrolling interests						(12)
Shares purchased from noncontrolling interest							(45)
Other			11			1	(3)
Shares retired (shares)		(50,000,000)		(50,000,000)
Shares retired (amount)		$ (63)		$ 3,272	(3,209)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		378,597,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015							214
Ending Balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015				17,737,000
Treasury Stock, Value at Dec. 31, 2015				$ (2,972)
Common Stock, Value, Issued at Dec. 31, 2015		$ 473
Additional Paid in Capital at Dec. 31, 2015			609
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) at Dec. 31, 2015					4,994
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015						(3,278)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income in stockholders' equity	2,219				2,166
Net income in stockholders' equity, noncontrolling interests							49
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to parent	1,970					(196)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interest	(44)						(8)
Stock-based awards exercised or vested			(14)	$ 121
Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)				(1,906,000)
Income tax benefits on stock-based compensation	28		19
Shares repurchased (in shares)				6,198,000
Shares repurchased				$ (778)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			77
Dividends declared					(1,322)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders							36
Other			6		(7)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		378,597,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 117						219
Ending Balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	22,029,000			22,029,000
Treasury Stock, Value at Dec. 31, 2016	$ (3,629)			$ (3,629)
Common Stock, Value, Issued at Dec. 31, 2016	473	$ 473
Additional Paid in Capital at Dec. 31, 2016	697		697
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) at Dec. 31, 2016	5,831				5,831
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	(3,474)					(3,474)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income in stockholders' equity	2,319				2,278
Net income in stockholders' equity, noncontrolling interests							36
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to parent	2,833					555
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interest	(76)						35
Stock-based awards exercised or vested			(5)	$ 125
Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)				(1,926,000)
Income tax benefits on stock-based compensation	26
Shares repurchased (in shares)				7,388,000
Shares repurchased				$ (927)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			76
Dividends declared					(1,371)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders							37
Other			8		(8)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		378,597,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 882						$ 253
Ending Balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	27,491,000			27,491,000
Treasury Stock, Value at Dec. 31, 2017	$ (4,431)			$ (4,431)
Common Stock, Value, Issued at Dec. 31, 2017	473	$ 473
Additional Paid in Capital at Dec. 31, 2017	776		$ 776
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) at Dec. 31, 2017	6,730				$ 6,730
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ (2,919)					$ (2,919)

Consolidated Cash Flow Statemen

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 2,319	$ 2,219	$ 1,066
Depreciation and amortization	724	705	746
Stock-based compensation	76	77	75
Deferred income taxes	(69)	(15)	(255)
Equity companies' earnings (in excess of) less than dividends paid	26	(4)	(10)
Operating working capital	(148)	334	(445)
Postretirement benefits	2	(50)	930
Adjustments related to Venezuelan operations	0	(11)	153
Other	(1)	(23)	46
Cash Provided by Operations	2,929	3,232	2,306
Investing Activities
Capital spending	(785)	(771)	(1,056)
Investments in time deposits	(214)	(221)	(146)
Maturities of time deposits	183	188	164
Other	(35)	72	(12)
Cash Used for Investing	(851)	(732)	(1,050)
Financing Activities
Cash dividends paid	(1,359)	(1,311)	(1,272)
Change in short-term debt	360	(908)	303
Debt proceeds	937	1,293	1,100
Debt repayments	(1,481)	(598)	(553)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	121	107	140
Acquisitions of common stock for the treasury	(911)	(739)	(861)
Shares purchased from noncontrolling interest	0	0	(151)
Other	(88)	(29)	(4)
Cash Used for Financing	(2,421)	(2,185)	(1,298)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	36	(11)	(128)
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(307)	304	(170)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Year	923	619	789
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Year	$ 616	$ 923	$ 619

Accounting Policies

Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies	Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements present the accounts of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and all subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest as if they were a single economic entity in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). All intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation. The terms "Corporation," "Kimberly-Clark," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Kimberly-Clark Corporation and all subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest. Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share dollar amounts, unless otherwise noted. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, sales incentives and trade promotion allowances, employee postretirement benefits, and deferred income taxes and potential assessments. Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are short-term investments with an original maturity date of three months or less. Inventories and Distribution Costs Most U.S. inventories are valued at the lower of cost, using the Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") method, or market. The balance of the U.S. inventories and inventories of consolidated operations outside the U.S. are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using either the First-In, First-Out ("FIFO") or weighted-average cost methods. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Distribution costs are classified as cost of products sold. Property and Depreciation Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on the straight-line method. Buildings are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, primarily 40 years . Machinery and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, primarily ranging from 16 to 20 years . Purchases of computer software, including external costs and certain internal costs (including payroll and payroll-related costs of employees) directly associated with developing significant computer software applications for internal use, are capitalized. Computer software costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, which generally does not exceed 5 years . Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, when warranted, changes are made to them. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be indicated when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset group, which are identifiable and largely independent of the cash flows of other asset groups, are less than the carrying amount of the asset group. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. Fair value is measured using discounted cash flows or independent appraisals, as appropriate. When property is sold or retired, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheet and any gain or loss on the transaction is included in income. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is assessed for impairment annually and whenever events and circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing compares the reporting unit carrying amount of goodwill with its fair value. If the reporting unit carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be recorded. In our evaluation of goodwill impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors such as macroeconomic, industry and competitive conditions, legal and regulatory environments, historical and projected financial performance, significant changes in the reporting unit and the magnitude of excess fair value over carrying amount from the previous quantitative impairment testing. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a quantitative impairment test using discounted cash flows to estimate fair value must be performed. On the other hand, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is more than its carrying value, then further quantitative testing is not required. For 2017 , we completed the required annual assessment of goodwill for impairment for all of our reporting units using a qualitative assessment as of the first day of the third quarter, and determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value is more than the carrying amount for each of our reporting units. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be indicated when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of the asset are less than its carrying amount. An impairment loss would be measured as the difference between the fair value (based on discounted future cash flows) and the carrying amount of the asset. Estimated useful lives range from 2 to 20 years for trademarks and 5 to 15 years for patents, developed technologies and other intangible assets. Investments in Equity Companies Investments in companies which we do not control but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence and that, in general, are at least 20 percent-owned by us, are stated at cost plus equity in undistributed net income. These investments are evaluated for impairment when warranted. An impairment loss would be recorded whenever a decline in value of an equity investment below its carrying amount is determined to be other than temporary. In judging "other than temporary," we would consider the length of time and extent to which the fair value of the equity company investment has been less than the carrying amount, the near-term and longer-term operating and financial prospects of the equity company, and our longer-term intent of retaining the investment in the equity company. Revenue Recognition Sales revenue is recognized at the time of product shipment or delivery, depending on when title passes, to unaffiliated customers, and when all of the following have occurred: a firm sales agreement is in place, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Sales are reported net of returns, consumer and trade promotions, rebates and freight allowed. Taxes imposed by governmental authorities on our revenue-producing activities with customers, such as sales taxes and value-added taxes, are excluded from net sales. Sales Incentives and Trade Promotion Allowances The cost of promotion activities provided to customers is classified as a reduction in sales revenue. In addition, the estimated redemption value of consumer coupons is recorded at the time the coupons are issued and classified as a reduction in sales revenue. Rebate and promotion accruals are based on estimates of the quantity of customer sales. Promotion accruals also consider estimates of the number of consumer coupons that will be redeemed and timing and costs of activities within the promotional programs. Advertising Expense Advertising costs are expensed in the year the related advertisement or campaign is first presented by the media. For interim reporting purposes, advertising expenses are charged to operations as a percentage of sales based on estimated sales and related advertising expense for the full year. Research Expense Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Foreign Currency Translation The income statements of foreign operations, other than those in highly inflationary economies, are translated into U.S. dollars at rates of exchange in effect each month. The balance sheets of these operations are translated at period-end exchange rates, and the differences from historical exchange rates are reflected in stockholders' equity as unrealized translation adjustments. Accounting for Venezuelan Operations Effective December 31, 2015, we deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of our business in Venezuela from our consolidated balance sheet. The change resulted in the recognition of an after tax charge of $102 in 2015 and other income of $11 related to an updated assessment in 2016. In addition, we recorded a non-deductible charge of $45 in 2015 related to a balance sheet remeasurement. In 2016, we wrote off our investment in K-C Venezuela and shut down operations in that country. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Our policies allow the use of derivatives for risk management purposes and prohibit their use for speculation. Our policies also prohibit the use of any leveraged derivative instrument. Consistent with our policies, foreign currency derivative instruments, interest rate swaps and locks, and the majority of commodity hedging contracts are entered into with major financial institutions. At inception we formally designate certain derivatives as cash flow, fair value or net investment hedges and establish how the effectiveness of these hedges will be assessed and measured. This process links the derivatives to the transactions or financial balances they are hedging. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in earnings as they occur. All derivative instruments are recorded as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are either recorded in the income statement or other comprehensive income, as appropriate. The gain or loss on derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are included in income in the period that changes in fair value occur. The effective portion of the gain or loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is included in other comprehensive income in the period that changes in fair value occur, and is reclassified to income in the same period that the hedged item affects income. The gain or loss on derivatives designated as hedges of investments in foreign subsidiaries is recognized in other comprehensive income to offset the change in value of the net investments being hedged. Any ineffective portion of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges is immediately recognized in income. Certain foreign-currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments have been entered into to manage certain non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The gain or loss on these derivatives is included in income in the period that changes in their fair values occur. See Note 10 for disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities. Accounting Standards - Adopted as of January 1, 2017 In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718) . The new guidance simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Prior periods were not recast. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) , providing guidance on eight specific cash flow statement classification matters. We early adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our cash flow statement. Prior periods were not recast. Accounting Standards Issued - Not Adopted as of December 31, 2017 In 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. In 2016, the FASB issued four amendments to the ASU. The standard is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2018. The guidance is required to be adopted on either a full or modified retrospective basis. As this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows on either a full or modified retrospective basis, we will not recast prior periods. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory , which removes the prohibition in ASC 740 against the immediate recognition of the current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. The ASU is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis, recognizing the effects in retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2018. The impact of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows was not material. In 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The standard requires that an employer report the service cost component in the same line items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net periodic benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of operating profit. The standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2018. Prior periods will be recast. See Note 6 for more information about the net periodic benefit cost for pensions and other postretirement benefits and related service cost for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The ASU requires additional disclosures. The standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The ASU requires adoption based upon a modified retrospective transition approach. We will adopt this standard as of January 1, 2019. The effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not yet known. In 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities . The new standard makes more financial and nonfinancial hedging strategies eligible for hedge accounting. It also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements and changes how companies assess effectiveness. For public companies, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period. The effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not yet known.

2014 Organization Restructuring

2014 Organization Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
2014 Organization Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
2014 Organization Restructuring	2014 Organization Restructuring In 2014, we initiated a restructuring plan in order to improve organization efficiency and offset the impact of stranded overhead costs resulting from the spin-off of our health care business. The restructuring was intended to improve our underlying profitability and increase our flexibility to invest in targeted growth initiatives, brand building and other capabilities critical to delivering future growth. The restructuring impacted all of our business segments and our organizations in all major geographies. The restructuring actions were completed by December 31, 2016 , with total costs, primarily severance, of $164 after tax ( $231 pre-tax). Charges were $27 and $42 after tax ( $35 and $63 pre-tax) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Cash payments of $60 and $86 were made during 2016 and 2015 , respectively, related to the restructuring.

Fair Value Information

Fair Value Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Information	Fair Value Information The following fair value information is based on a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels in the hierarchy used to measure fair value are: Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets accessible at the reporting date for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not considered active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3—Prices or valuations that require inputs that are significant to the valuation and are unobservable. A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. During 2017 and 2016 , there were no significant transfers among level 1, 2 or 3 fair value determinations. Derivative assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , derivative assets were $27 and $43 , respectively, and derivative liabilities were $51 and $46 , respectively. The fair values of derivatives used to manage interest rate risk and commodity price risk are based on LIBOR rates and interest rate swap curves and NYMEX price quotations, respectively. The fair values of hedging instruments used to manage foreign currency risk are based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates. Measurement of our derivative assets and liabilities is considered a level 2 measurement. See Note 10 for additional information on our use of derivative instruments. Redeemable preferred securities of subsidiaries are measured on a recurring basis at fair value and were $61 and $58 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. They are not traded in active markets. For certain redeemable securities, fair values were calculated using a floating rate pricing model that compared the stated spread to the fair value spread to determine the price at which each of the financial instruments should trade. The model used the following inputs to calculate fair values: face value, current LIBOR rate, unobservable fair value credit spread, stated spread, maturity date and interest or dividend payment dates. The fair value of the remaining redeemable securities was based on various inputs, including an independent third-party appraisal, adjusted for current market conditions. Measurement of the redeemable preferred securities is considered a level 3 measurement. Company-owned life insurance ("COLI") assets are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. COLI assets were $68 and $61 at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The COLI policies are a source of funding primarily for our nonqualified employee benefits and are included in other assets. The COLI policies are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient, and therefore, are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. The following table includes the fair value of our financial instruments for which disclosure of fair value is required: Fair Value Hierarchy Level Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents (a) 1 $ 616 $ 616 $ 923 $ 923 Time deposits and other (b) 1 185 185 138 138 Liabilities Short-term debt (c) 2 547 547 170 170 Long-term debt (d) 2 6,878 7,398 7,402 7,886 (a) Cash equivalents are composed of certificates of deposit, time deposits and other interest-bearing investments with original maturity dates of 90 days or less. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (b) Time deposits are composed of deposits with original maturities of more than 90 days but less than one year and instruments with original maturities of greater than one year, included in other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, as appropriate. Time deposits are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (c) Short-term debt is composed of U.S. commercial paper and/or other similar short-term debt issued by non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (d) Long-term debt includes the current portion of these debt instruments. Fair values were estimated based on quoted prices for financial instruments for which all significant inputs were observable, either directly or indirectly.

Debt and Redeemable Preferred S

Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries	Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries Long-term debt is composed of the following: Weighted- Average Interest Rate Maturities December 31 2017 2016 Notes and debentures 3.7% 2018 - 2047 $ 6,577 $ 7,101 Industrial development revenue bonds 1.6% 2018 - 2045 264 264 Bank loans and other financings in various currencies 7.3% 2018 - 2028 37 37 Total long-term debt 6,878 7,402 Less current portion 406 963 Long-term portion $ 6,472 $ 6,439 Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the next five years are $407 in 2018 , $714 in 2019 , $760 in 2020 , $251 in 2021 and $298 in 2022 . In December 2017 , we redeemed $500 aggregate principal amount of 7.50% notes originally due November 1, 2018 . As a result, we recognized a charge of $24 in other (income) and expense, net. In September 2017 , we issued €500 aggregate principal amount of 0.625% notes due September 7, 2024 . Proceeds from the offering were used to repay a portion of our outstanding commercial paper indebtedness. In May 2017 , we issued $350 aggregate principal amount of 3.90% notes due May 4, 2047 . Proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of a portion of our outstanding commercial paper indebtedness. In July 2016 , we issued $500 aggregate principal amount of 3.20% notes due July 30, 2046 . Proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of a portion of our outstanding commercial paper indebtedness. In February 2016 , we issued $400 aggregate principal amount of 1.40% notes due February 15, 2019 and $400 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% notes due February 15, 2026 . Proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of a portion of our outstanding notes and commercial paper indebtedness. In August 2015 , we issued $250 aggregate principal amount of 2.15% notes due August 2020 and $300 aggregate principal amount of 3.05% notes due August 2025 . Proceeds from the offering were used to repay $300 of notes due in August 2015 and to pay down a portion of our outstanding commercial paper balance. In February 2015 , we issued $250 aggregate principal amount of 1.85% notes due March 2020 and $250 aggregate principal amount of 2.65% notes due March 2025 . Proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including pension contribution payments. We maintain a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility which expires in 2021 . This facility, currently unused, supports our commercial paper program, and would provide liquidity in the event our access to the commercial paper markets is unavailable for any reason. Our subsidiary in Central America has outstanding redeemable preferred securities that are held by a noncontrolling interest and another noncontrolling interest holds certain redeemable preferred securities issued by one of our subsidiaries in North America.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We have a stock-based Equity Participation Plan and an Outside Directors' Compensation Plan (the "Plans"), under which we can grant stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units to employees and outside directors. As of December 31, 2017 , the number of shares of common stock available for grants under the Plans aggregated 16 million shares. Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant, and they have a term of 10 years. Stock options are subject to graded vesting whereby options vest 30 percent at the end of each of the first two 12-month periods following the grant and 40 percent at the end of the third 12-month period. Restricted shares, time-vested restricted share units and performance-based restricted share units granted to employees are valued at the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date and vest generally at the end of three years. The number of performance-based share units that ultimately vest ranges from zero to 200 percent of the number granted, based on performance tied to return on invested capital ("ROIC") and net sales during the three-year performance period. ROIC and net sales targets are set at the beginning of the performance period. Restricted share units granted to outside directors are valued at the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date and vest when they are granted. The restricted period begins on the date of grant and expires on the date the outside director retires from or otherwise terminates service on our Board. At the time stock options are exercised or restricted shares and restricted share units become payable, common stock is issued from our accumulated treasury shares. Dividend equivalents are credited on restricted share units on the same date and at the same rate as dividends are paid on Kimberly-Clark's common stock. These dividend equivalents, net of estimated forfeitures, are charged to retained earnings. Stock-based compensation costs of $76 , $77 and $75 and related deferred income tax benefits of $26 , $28 and $29 were recognized for 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The fair value of stock option awards was determined using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model utilizing a range of assumptions related to dividend yield, volatility, risk-free interest rate, and employee exercise behavior. Dividend yield is based on historical experience and expected future dividend actions. Expected volatility is based on a blend of historical volatility and implied volatility from traded options on Kimberly-Clark's common stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. We estimate forfeitures based on historical data. The weighted-average fair value of options granted was estimated at $12.21 , $10.95 and $7.39 , in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively, per option on the date of grant based on the following assumptions: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Dividend yield 3.2 % 3.1 % 3.5 % Volatility 15.6 % 16.0 % 13.4 % Risk-free interest rate 1.8 % 1.2 % 1.5 % Expected life - years 4.6 4.6 4.8 Total remaining unrecognized compensation costs and amortization period are as follows: December 31, 2017 Weighted-Average Service Years Nonvested stock options $ 12 1.3 Restricted shares and time-vested restricted share units 6 1.8 Nonvested performance-based restricted share units 45 1.8 A summary of stock-based compensation is presented below: Stock Options Shares (in thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 6,793 $ 101.16 Granted 1,605 132.77 Exercised (1,323 ) 91.04 Forfeited or expired (387 ) 119.49 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 6,688 109.69 7.61 $ 100 Exercisable at December 31, 2017 3,711 95.93 5.97 $ 94 The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was $48 , $55 and $83 , respectively. Time-Vested Restricted Share Units Performance-Based Restricted Share Units Other Stock-Based Awards Shares (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2017 111 $ 117.63 1,642 $ 116.53 Granted 73 116.98 628 131.68 Vested (72 ) 108.86 (544 ) 112.16 Forfeited (10 ) 119.08 (164 ) 119.84 Nonvested at December 31, 2017 102 123.19 1,562 123.97 The total fair value of restricted share units that were distributed to participants during 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was $80 , $83 and $99 , respectively.

Employee Postretirement Benefit

Employee Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Postretirement Benefits	Employee Postretirement Benefits Substantially all regular employees in the U.S. and the United Kingdom are covered by defined benefit pension plans (the "Principal Plans") and/or defined contribution retirement plans. Certain other subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans or, in certain countries, termination pay plans covering substantially all regular employees. The funding policy for our qualified defined benefit pension plans is to contribute assets at least equal in amount to regulatory minimum requirements. Nonqualified U.S. plans providing pension benefits in excess of limitations imposed by the U.S. income tax code are not funded. Substantially all U.S. retirees and employees have access to our unfunded health care and life insurance benefit plans. The annual increase in the consolidated weighted-average health care cost trend rate is expected to be 6.0 percent in 2018 and to decline to 4.6 percent in 2028 and thereafter. Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the amounts reported for postretirement health care benefit plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care trend rates would not have a significant effect on our financial results. Effective January 2015, the U.S. pension plan was amended to include a lump-sum pension benefit payout option for certain plan participants. In addition, in April 2015, the U.S. pension plan completed the purchase of group annuity contracts that transferred to two insurance companies the pension benefit obligations totaling $2.5 billion for approximately 21,000 Kimberly-Clark retirees in the U.S. As a result of these changes, we recognized pension settlement-related charges of $0.8 billion after tax ( $1.4 billion pre-tax in other (income) and expense, net) during 2015 . In 2015 , we made cash contributions of $410 related to these changes to the U.S. plan. Summarized financial information about postretirement plans, excluding defined contribution retirement plans, is presented below: Pension Benefits Other Benefits Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2017 2016 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 4,126 $ 3,959 $ 758 $ 717 Service cost 41 42 12 11 Interest cost 129 148 32 33 Actuarial loss 20 501 16 41 Currency and other 221 (304 ) (3 ) 9 Benefit payments from plans (218 ) (202 ) — — Direct benefit payments (8 ) (15 ) (50 ) (53 ) Settlements (15 ) (3 ) — — Benefit obligation at end of year 4,296 4,126 765 758 Change in Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 3,534 3,508 — — Actual return on plan assets 333 413 — — Employer contributions 53 108 — — Currency and other 204 (290 ) — — Benefit payments (218 ) (202 ) — — Settlements (9 ) (3 ) — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year 3,897 3,534 — — Funded Status $ (399 ) $ (592 ) $ (765 ) $ (758 ) Substantially all of the funded status of pension and other benefits is recognized in the consolidated balance sheet in noncurrent employee benefits, with the remainder recognized in accrued expenses and other assets. Information for the Principal Plans and All Other Pension Plans Principal Plans All Other Pension Plans Total Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) $ 3,567 $ 3,427 $ 729 $ 699 $ 4,296 $ 4,126 Accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) 3,513 3,378 658 622 4,171 4,000 Fair value of plan assets 3,312 3,011 585 523 3,897 3,534 Approximately one-half of the PBO and fair value of plan assets for the Principal Plans relate to the U.S. qualified and nonqualified pension plans. Information for Pension Plans with an ABO in Excess of Plan Assets December 31 2017 2016 PBO $ 2,146 $ 3,807 ABO 2,134 3,736 Fair value of plan assets 1,699 3,243 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Pension Benefits Other Benefits Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ 41 $ 42 $ 38 $ 12 $ 11 $ 12 Interest cost 129 148 187 32 33 32 Expected return on plan assets (a) (156 ) (158 ) (215 ) — — — Recognized net actuarial loss 57 52 75 1 — — Settlements 7 1 1,357 — — — Other (9 ) (9 ) (10 ) (2 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 69 $ 76 $ 1,432 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 (a) The expected return on plan assets is determined by multiplying the fair value of plan assets at the remeasurement date, typically the prior year-end adjusted for estimated current year cash benefit payments and contributions, by the expected long-term rate of return. Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Cost for Years Ended December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits Projected 2018 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.10 % 3.19 % 3.91 % 3.86 % 4.29 % 4.59 % 4.28 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 4.54 % 4.46 % 4.84 % 5.21 % — — — Rate of compensation increase 2.27 % 2.29 % 2.32 % 2.63 % — — — Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.10 % 3.19 % 3.91 % 4.29 % Rate of compensation increase 2.27 % 2.29 % — — Investment Strategies for the Principal Plans Strategic asset allocation decisions are made considering several risk factors, including plan participants' retirement benefit security, the estimated payments of the associated liabilities, the plan funded status, and Kimberly-Clark's financial condition. The resulting strategic asset allocation is a diversified blend of equity and fixed income investments. Equity investments are typically diversified across geographies and market capitalization. Fixed income investments are diversified across multiple sectors including government issues and corporate debt instruments with a portfolio duration that is consistent with the estimated payment of the associated liability. Actual asset allocation is regularly reviewed and periodically rebalanced to the strategic allocation when considered appropriate. Our 2018 target plan asset allocation for the Principal Plans is 70 percent fixed income securities and 30 percent equity securities. The expected long-term rate of return is evaluated on an annual basis. In setting this assumption, we consider a number of factors including projected future returns by asset class relative to the current asset allocation. The weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on pension fund assets used to calculate pension expense for the Principal Plans was 4.72 percent in 2017 , 5.10 percent in 2016 and 5.35 percent in 2015, and will be 4.81 percent in 2018 . Set forth below are the pension plan assets of the Principal Plans measured at fair value, by level in the fair-value hierarchy. More than 70 percent of the assets are held in pooled funds and are measured using a net asset value (or its equivalent). Accordingly, such assets do not meet the Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 criteria of the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 (a) Total Plan Assets Assets at Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Assets at Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Cash and Cash Equivalents Held directly $ 28 $ 28 $ — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value 24 — — Fixed Income Held directly U.S. government and municipals 522 522 — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value U.S. government and municipals 150 — — U.S. corporate debt 686 — — International bonds 665 — — Equity Held directly U.S. equity 41 41 — International equity 47 47 — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value Non-U.S. equity 85 — — Global equity 730 — — Insurance Contracts 334 — 334 Total Plan Assets $ 3,312 $ 638 $ 334 (a) There were no plan assets measured at Level 2. For the U.S. pension plan, Treasury futures contracts are used when appropriate to manage duration targets. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the U.S. plan had Treasury futures contracts in place with a total notional value of approximately $138 and $216 , respectively, and an insignificant fair value. During 2017 and 2016 , the plan assets did not include a significant amount of Kimberly-Clark common stock. Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 (a) Total Plan Assets Assets at Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Cash and Cash Equivalents Held directly $ 33 $ 33 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value 17 — Fixed Income Held directly U.S. government and municipals 122 122 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value U.S. government and municipals 128 — U.S. corporate debt 648 — International bonds 1,223 — Equity Held directly U.S. equity 41 41 International equity 44 44 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value Non-U.S. equity 68 — Global equity 687 — Total Plan Assets $ 3,011 $ 240 (a) There were no plan assets measured at Level 2 or Level 3. Inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets vary according to the type of security being valued. Substantially all of the equity securities held directly by the plans are actively traded and fair values are determined based on quoted market prices. Fair values of U.S. Treasury securities are determined based on trading activity in the marketplace. Fair values of U.S. corporate debt, U.S. securitized fixed income and international bonds are typically determined by reference to the values of similar securities traded in the marketplace and current interest rate levels. Multiple pricing services are typically employed to assist in determining these valuations. Fair values of equity securities and fixed income securities held through units of pooled funds are based on net asset value of the units of the pooled fund determined by the fund manager. Pooled funds are similar in nature to retail mutual funds, but are typically more efficient for institutional investors. The fair value of pooled funds is determined by the value of the underlying assets held by the fund and the units outstanding. Equity securities held directly by the pension trusts and those held through units in pooled funds are monitored as to issuer and industry. Except for U.S. Treasuries, concentrations of fixed income securities are similarly monitored for concentrations by issuer and industry. As of December 31, 2017 , there were no significant concentrations of equity or debt securities in any single issuer or industry. No level 3 transfers (in or out) were made in 2017 or 2016, other than an insurance contract purchase in 2017. Fair values of insurance contracts are based on an evaluation of various factors, including purchase price. We expect to contribute up to $100 to our defined benefit pension plans in 2018 . Over the next ten years, we expect that the following gross benefit payments will occur: Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 $ 245 $ 58 2019 259 60 2020 263 60 2021 261 62 2022 272 63 2023-2027 1,322 299 Defined Contribution Pension Plans Our 401(k) profit sharing plan and supplemental plan provide for a matching contribution of a U.S. employee's contributions and accruals, subject to predetermined limits, as well as a discretionary profit sharing contribution, in which contributions will be based on our profit performance. We also have defined contribution pension plans for certain employees outside the U.S. Costs charged to expense for our defined contribution pension plans were $128 in 2017 , $126 in 2016 , and $107 in 2015 . Approximately one-fourth of these costs were for plans outside the U.S.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders' Equity The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") attributable to Kimberly-Clark, net of tax, are as follows: Unrealized Translation Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Cash Flow Hedges and Other Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (2,252 ) $ (1,013 ) $ (3 ) $ (10 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (99 ) (115 ) (27 ) 33 (Income) loss reclassified from AOCI — 31 (a) (1 ) (a) (18 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (99 ) (84 ) (28 ) 15 Balance as of December 31, 2016 (2,351 ) (1,097 ) (31 ) 5 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 487 85 (7 ) (56 ) (Income) loss reclassified from AOCI — 36 (a) (1 ) (a) 11 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 487 121 (8 ) (45 ) Balance as of December 31, 2017 $ (1,864 ) $ (976 ) $ (39 ) $ (40 ) (a) Included in computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits costs (see Note 6 ). Included in the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans balances as of December 31, 2017 is $1,050 and $35 of unrecognized net actuarial loss and unrecognized net prior service credit, respectively, of which $50 and $10 pre-tax, respectively, are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 2018 . The changes in the components of AOCI attributable to Kimberly-Clark, including the tax effect, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Unrealized translation $ 398 $ (88 ) $ (882 ) Tax effect 89 (11 ) (23 ) 487 (99 ) (905 ) Defined benefit pension plans Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount Funded status recognition 159 (230 ) (4 ) Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost 63 52 75 2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net) — — 1,355 Currency and other (66 ) 81 42 156 (97 ) 1,468 Unrecognized prior service cost/credit Funded status recognition 2 (1 ) 4 Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost (8 ) (8 ) (12 ) Currency and other 3 (6 ) (2 ) (3 ) (15 ) (10 ) Tax effect (32 ) 28 (547 ) 121 (84 ) 911 Other postretirement benefit plans Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount and other (11 ) (45 ) 55 Tax effect 3 17 (21 ) (8 ) (28 ) 34 Cash flow hedges and other Recognition of effective portion of hedges (76 ) 44 66 Amortization included in net income 18 (20 ) (53 ) Currency and other (2 ) (4 ) (7 ) Tax effect 15 (5 ) (1 ) (45 ) 15 5 Other — — (11 ) Change in AOCI $ 555 $ (196 ) $ 34 Amounts are reclassified from AOCI into cost of products sold, marketing, research and general expenses, interest expense or other (income) and expense, net, as applicable, in the consolidated income statement. Net unrealized currency gains or losses resulting from the translation of assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, except those in highly inflationary economies, are recorded in AOCI. For these operations, changes in exchange rates generally do not affect cash flows; therefore, unrealized translation adjustments are recorded in AOCI rather than net income. Upon sale or substantially complete liquidation of any of these subsidiaries, the applicable unrealized translation adjustment would be removed from AOCI and reported as part of the gain or loss on the sale or liquidation. The change in unrealized translation in 2017 is primarily due to the strengthening of most foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar, including the euro, South Korean won, British pound sterling, and Australian dollar. Also included in unrealized translation amounts are the effects of foreign exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature and transactions designated as hedges of net foreign investments. During 2015 , we acquired the remaining 49.9 percent interest in our subsidiary in Israel, Hogla-Kimberly, Ltd., for $151 . As our subsidiary in Turkey was wholly-owned by our subsidiary in Israel, through this acquisition we also effectively acquired the remaining 49.9 percent interest in our subsidiary in Turkey, Kimberly-Clark Tuketim Mallari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.s.

Leases and Commitments

Leases and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases and Commitments
Leases and Commitments	Leases and Commitments We have entered into operating leases for certain facilities, automobiles and equipment. The future minimum obligations under operating leases having a noncancelable term in excess of one year are as follows: Year Ending December 31 2018 $ 170 2019 130 2020 99 2021 65 2022 48 Thereafter 98 Future minimum obligations $ 610 Consolidated rental expense under operating leases was $281 , $271 and $279 in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. We have entered into long-term contracts for the purchase of superabsorbent materials, pulp and certain utilities. Commitments under these contracts based on current prices are $699 in 2018 , $206 in 2019 , $204 in 2020 , $8 in 2021 , $5 in 2022 , and $51 beyond the year 2022 . Although we are primarily liable for payments on the above-mentioned leases and purchase commitments, our exposure to losses, if any, under these arrangements is not material.

Legal Matters

Legal Matters	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Legal Matters
Legal Matters	Legal Matters We are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and governmental inquiries, inspections, audits or investigations pertaining to issues such as contract disputes, product liability, tax matters, patents and trademarks, advertising, pricing, business practices, governmental regulations, employment and other matters. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the ultimate disposition of these matters, to the extent not previously provided for, will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. We are subject to federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations with respect to our business operations and are operating in compliance with, or taking action aimed at ensuring compliance with, these laws and regulations. We have been named a potentially responsible party under the provisions of the U.S. federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or analogous state statutes, at a number of sites where hazardous substances are present. None of our compliance obligations with environmental protection laws and regulations, individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition or results of operations.

Objectives and Strategies for U

Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives	Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to financial risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. We employ a number of practices to manage these risks, including operating and financing activities and, where appropriate, the use of derivative instruments. We enter into derivative instruments to hedge a portion of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies for non-U.S. operations' purchases of raw materials, which are priced in U.S. dollars, and imports of intercompany finished goods and work-in-process priced predominantly in U.S. dollars and euros. The derivative instruments used to manage these exposures are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The foreign currency exposure on certain non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany loans and accounts payable, is hedged with primarily undesignated derivative instruments. Interest rate risk is managed using a portfolio of variable and fixed-rate debt composed of short and long-term instruments. Interest rate swap contracts may be used to facilitate the maintenance of the desired ratio of variable and fixed-rate debt and are designated and qualify as fair value hedges. From time to time, we also hedge the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt and those contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. We use derivative instruments, such as forward swap contracts, to hedge a limited portion of our exposure to market risk arising from changes in prices of certain commodities. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges of specific quantities of the underlying commodity expected to be purchased in future months. Translation adjustments result from translating foreign entities' financial statements into U.S. dollars from their functional currencies. The risk to any particular entity's net assets is reduced to the extent that the entity is financed with local currency borrowings. A portion of our balance sheet translation exposure for certain affiliates, which results from changes in translation rates between the affiliates’ functional currencies and the U.S. dollar, is hedged with financial instruments. These instruments are designated as net investment hedges and have an aggregate notional value of $870 at December 31, 2017 . Changes in fair value of net investment hedges are recorded in AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , derivative assets were $27 and $43 , respectively, and derivative liabilities were $51 and $46 , respectively, primarily comprised of foreign currency exchange contracts. The derivative assets are included in the consolidated balance sheet in other current assets and other assets, as appropriate. The derivative liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheet in accrued expenses and other liabilities, as appropriate. Derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are predominantly used to manage interest rate risk. The fair values of these derivative instruments are recorded as an asset or liability, as appropriate, with the offset recorded in current earnings. The offset to the change in fair values of the related hedged items also is recorded in current earnings. Any realized gain or loss on the derivatives that hedge interest rate risk is amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt. At December 31, 2017, the aggregate notional values of outstanding interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges were $300 . Fair value hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness in each of the three years ended December 31, 2017 , and gains or losses recognized in interest expense were not significant. For each of the three years ended December 31, 2017 , no gain or loss was recognized in earnings as a result of a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is initially recorded in AOCI, net of related income taxes, and recognized in earnings in the same period that the hedged exposure affects earnings. As of December 31, 2017 , outstanding commodity forward contracts were in place to hedge a limited portion of our estimated requirements of the related underlying commodities in 2018 and future periods. As of December 31, 2017 , the aggregate notional values of outstanding foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges were $795 and $200 , respectively. Cash flow hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness in each of the three years ended December 31, 2017 , and no gains or losses were reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges due to the original forecast transaction no longer being probable of occurring. At December 31, 2017 , amounts to be reclassified from AOCI during the next twelve months are not expected to be material. The maximum maturity of cash flow hedges in place at December 31, 2017 is January 2020 . Gains or losses on undesignated foreign exchange hedging instruments are immediately recognized in other (income) and expense, net. A gain of $37 and losses of $30 and $188 were recorded in the years ending December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The effect on earnings from the use of these non-designated derivatives is substantially neutralized by the transactional gains and losses recorded on the underlying assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2017 , the notional amount of these undesignated derivative instruments was approximately $2.4 billion .

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Act also puts in place new tax laws that will apply prospectively, which include, but are not limited to, (1) implementing a base erosion and anti-abuse tax, (2) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries, (3) a new provision designed to tax currently in the U.S. global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") of foreign subsidiaries, which allows for the possibility of utilizing foreign tax credits to offset the income tax liability (subject to some limitations), and (4) a lower effective U.S. tax rate on certain revenues from sources outside the U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment. Therefore, in connection with our initial analysis of the impact of the Tax Act, we recorded a discrete net tax expense of $76 in the period ended December 31, 2017 . This amount consists of a net expense of $278 for the transition tax and a net benefit of $202 for the remeasurement of deferred taxes associated with the corporate rate reduction and our reassessment of permanently reinvested earnings. In addition, we recorded a net benefit of $152 for certain tax planning actions that were taken in the fourth quarter of 2017 in anticipation of the enactment of the Tax Act. Other than the item noted below, we were able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the transition tax, the remeasurement of deferred taxes, and our reassessment of permanently reinvested earnings, uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances. These estimates may be impacted by the need for further analysis and future clarification and guidance regarding available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and the impact of prospective tax related to the GILTI provisions. At December 31, 2017 , we were not able to reasonably estimate and, therefore, have not recorded deferred taxes for the GILTI provisions. We have not yet determined our policy election with respect to whether to record deferred taxes for basis differences expected to reverse as a result of the GILTI provisions in future years, or in the period in which that tax was incurred. An analysis of the provision for income taxes follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Current income taxes United States $ 463 $ 523 $ 223 State 52 53 56 Other countries 330 361 394 Total 845 937 673 Deferred income taxes United States (68 ) (40 ) (180 ) State (3 ) 31 (74 ) Other countries 2 (6 ) (1 ) Total (69 ) (15 ) (255 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 776 $ 922 $ 418 Income before income taxes is earned in the following tax jurisdictions: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 1,995 $ 2,088 $ 451 Other countries 996 921 884 Total income before income taxes $ 2,991 $ 3,009 $ 1,335 Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are composed of the following: December 31 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets Pension and other postretirement benefits $ 312 $ 499 Tax credits and loss carryforwards 470 450 Derivatives and unrealized exchange gains and losses 63 32 Share based compensation 47 86 Other 308 480 1,200 1,547 Valuation allowances (176 ) (225 ) Total deferred tax assets 1,024 1,322 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment, net 818 1,079 Investments in subsidiaries 117 190 Goodwill 83 83 Other 186 268 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,204 1,620 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (180 ) $ (298 ) Valuation allowances at the end of 2017 primarily relate to tax credits, capital loss carryforwards, and income tax loss carryforwards of $743 . If these items are not utilized against taxable income, $481 of the income tax loss carryforwards will expire from 2018 through 2037 . The remaining $262 have no expiration date. Realization of income tax loss carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of these carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, we believe it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets, net of applicable valuation allowances, will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced or increased due to changes in the tax environment or if estimates of future taxable income change during the carryforward period. Presented below is a reconciliation of the income tax provision computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the actual effective tax rate: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 U.S. statutory rate applied to income before income taxes 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Rate of state income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 1.8 (0.9 ) Statutory rates other than U.S. statutory rate (3.1 ) (2.7 ) (6.9 ) Venezuela deconsolidation, balance sheet remeasurement and inflationary impacts — (0.1 ) 4.5 Uncertain tax positions adjustment (a) — — 3.7 Routine tax incentives (2.7 ) (4.0 ) (7.4 ) Net tax (benefit) cost on foreign income (0.7 ) 0.1 5.1 Net impact of the Tax Act (2.5 ) — — Other - net (b) (1.2 ) 0.5 (1.8 ) Effective income tax rate 25.9 % 30.6 % 31.3 % (a) In 2015, we updated our assessment of uncertain tax positions for certain international operations and as a result we recorded an immaterial income tax charge of $49 related to prior years. (b) Other - net is composed of numerous items, none of which is greater than 1.75 percent of income before income taxes. Prior to the Tax Act, we considered essentially all historical earnings in our non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested, except related to certain equity investments, and, accordingly, recorded insignificant deferred income taxes. Prior to the transition tax, we had an excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis in our foreign subsidiaries. While the transition tax resulted in the reduction of the excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis in our foreign subsidiaries, an actual repatriation from our non-U.S. subsidiaries could be subject to additional foreign and U.S. state income taxes. Deferred taxes have been recorded for foreign and U.S. state income taxes on $1.0 billion of earnings of foreign consolidated subsidiaries expected to be repatriated. We do not intend to distribute $4.5 billion of earnings of foreign consolidated subsidiaries taxed as part of the transition tax and have not recorded any deferred taxes related to such amounts for foreign and U.S. state income taxes. We consider any excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis of our investment in our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. At this time, the determination of deferred tax liabilities on this amount is not practicable. Presented below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized income tax benefits: 2017 2016 2015 Balance at January 1 $ 321 $ 406 $ 416 Gross increases for tax positions of prior years 50 20 80 Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years (23 ) (104 ) (61 ) Gross increases for tax positions of the current year 37 39 59 Settlements (19 ) (29 ) (63 ) Other (12 ) (11 ) (25 ) Balance at December 31 $ 354 $ 321 $ 406 Of the amounts recorded as unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2017 , $297 would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During each of the three years ended December 31, 2017 , the net impact in interest and penalties was not significant. Total accrued penalties and net accrued interest was $35 and $47 at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. It is reasonably possible that a number of uncertainties could be resolved within the next 12 months. The aggregate resolution of the uncertainties could be up to $220 , while none of the uncertainties is individually significant. Resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. As of December 31, 2017 , the following tax years remain subject to examination for the major jurisdictions where we conduct business: Jurisdiction Years United States 2014 to 2017 United Kingdom 2012 to 2017 Brazil 2012 to 2017 South Korea 2014 to 2017 China 2008 to 2017 Our U.S. federal income tax returns have been audited through 2013 . We have various federal income tax return positions in administrative appeals for 2004 , 2005 , 2007 and 2010 through 2013 . State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of 3 to 5 years after filing of the respective return. The state effect of any changes to filed federal positions remains subject to examination by various states for a period of up to two years after formal notification to the states. We have various state income tax return positions in the process of examination, administrative appeals or litigation.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share ("EPS") There are no adjustments required to be made to net income for purposes of computing basic and diluted EPS. The average number of common shares outstanding is reconciled to those used in the basic and diluted EPS computations as follows: (Millions of shares) 2017 2016 2015 Basic 353.6 359.4 363.8 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share unit awards 2.3 2.3 2.5 Diluted 355.9 361.7 366.3 Options outstanding that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares were insignificant. The number of common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was 351.1 million , 356.6 million and 360.9 million , respectively.

Description of Business Segment

Description of Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Business Segment Information We are organized into operating segments based on product groupings. These operating segments have been aggregated into three reportable global business segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and KCP. The reportable segments were determined in accordance with how our chief operating decision maker and our executive managers develop and execute global strategies to drive growth and profitability. These strategies include global plans for branding and product positioning, technology, research and development programs, cost reductions including supply chain management, and capacity and capital investments for each of these businesses. Segment management is evaluated on several factors, including operating profit. Segment operating profit excludes other (income) and expense, net and income and expense not associated with the business segments. The principal sources of revenue in each global business segment are described below: • Personal Care brands offer our consumers a trusted partner in caring for themselves and their families by delivering confidence, protection and discretion through a wide variety of innovative solutions and products such as disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. Products in this segment are sold under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Poise and other brand names. • Consumer Tissue offers a wide variety of innovative solutions and trusted brands that touch and improve people's lives every day. Products in this segment include facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins and related products, and are sold under the Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Andrex, Scottex, Neve and other brand names. • K-C Professional partners with businesses to create Exceptional Workplaces, helping to make them healthier, safer and more productive through a range of solutions and supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps and sanitizers. Our brands, including Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech and Jackson Safety, are well-known for quality and trusted to help people around the world work better. Net sales to Walmart Inc. as a percent of our consolidated net sales were approximately 14 percent in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . Information concerning consolidated operations by business segment is presented in the following tables: Consolidated Operations by Business Segment Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 NET SALES (a) Personal Care $ 9,078 $ 9,046 $ 9,204 Consumer Tissue 5,932 5,967 6,121 K-C Professional 3,208 3,150 3,219 Corporate & Other 41 39 47 TOTAL NET SALES $ 18,259 $ 18,202 $ 18,591 OPERATING PROFIT (b) Personal Care $ 1,907 $ 1,857 $ 1,885 Consumer Tissue 1,034 1,117 1,073 K-C Professional 633 603 590 Corporate & Other (c) (248 ) (252 ) (367 ) Other (income) and expense, net (d) 27 8 1,568 TOTAL OPERATING PROFIT $ 3,299 $ 3,317 $ 1,613 (a) Net sales in the U.S. to third parties totaled $8,698 , $8,874 and $8,819 in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. No other individual country's net sales exceeds 10 percent of total net sales. (b) Segment operating profit excludes other (income) and expense, net and income and expenses not associated with the business segments. (c) Corporate & Other includes charges related to the 2014 Organization Restructuring of $38 and $63 in 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $5 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet in 2015 . Corporate & Other also includes charges of $23 for restructuring in Turkey in 2015 . (d) Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108 , respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements. Personal Care Consumer Tissue K-C Professional Corporate & Other Total Depreciation and Amortization 2017 $ 324 $ 283 $ 112 $ 5 $ 724 2016 305 280 116 4 705 2015 340 282 121 3 746 Capital Spending 2017 405 281 92 7 785 2016 421 250 95 5 771 2015 590 344 116 6 1,056 Goodwill (a) 2017 617 559 400 — 1,576 2016 549 538 393 — 1,480 2015 533 524 389 — 1,446 Assets 2017 6,592 5,007 2,255 1,297 15,151 2016 6,141 4,761 2,151 1,549 14,602 2015 6,330 5,050 2,264 1,198 14,842 (a) In 2017, we acquired the remaining 50 percent of our joint venture in India, which resulted in the recognition of $35 of personal care goodwill. All other changes in goodwill are related to currency. Sales of Principal Products (Billions of dollars) 2017 2016 2015 Consumer tissue products $ 5.9 $ 6.0 $ 6.1 Baby and child care products 6.3 6.4 6.6 Away-from-home professional products 3.2 3.1 3.2 All other 2.9 2.7 2.7 Consolidated $ 18.3 $ 18.2 $ 18.6

Supplemental Data

Supplemental Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Data
Supplemental Data	Supplemental Data Supplemental Income Statement Data Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Advertising expense $ 648 $ 665 $ 710 Research expense 311 328 324 Equity Companies' Data Net Sales Gross Profit Operating Profit Net Income Corporation's Share of Net Income 2017 $ 2,191 $ 627 $ 378 $ 214 $ 104 2016 2,138 720 454 276 132 2015 2,255 773 497 308 149 Current Assets Non-Current Assets Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Stockholders' Equity 2017 $ 828 $ 1,232 $ 415 $ 1,125 $ 520 2016 963 1,168 531 1,046 554 2015 1,103 993 508 1,068 520 Equity companies are principally engaged in operations in the personal care and consumer tissue businesses. At December 31, 2017 , our ownership interest in KCM and subsidiaries was 47.9 percent . KCM is partially owned by the public, and its stock is publicly traded in Mexico. At December 31, 2017 , our investment in this equity company was $170 , and the estimated fair value of the investment was $2.6 billion based on the market price of publicly traded shares. Our other equity ownership interests are not significant to our consolidated balance sheet or financial results. At December 31, 2017 , undistributed net income of equity companies included in consolidated retained earnings was $1.1 billion . Supplemental Balance Sheet Data December 31 Summary of Accounts Receivable, Net 2017 2016 From customers $ 2,203 $ 2,077 Other 168 167 Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts (56 ) (68 ) Total $ 2,315 $ 2,176 December 31 2017 2016 Summary of Inventories by Major Class LIFO Non- LIFO Total LIFO Non- LIFO Total Raw materials $ 87 $ 258 $ 345 $ 93 $ 236 $ 329 Work in process 110 103 213 114 89 203 Finished goods 421 684 1,105 430 600 1,030 Supplies and other — 303 303 — 280 280 618 1,348 1,966 637 1,205 1,842 Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost (176 ) — (176 ) (163 ) — (163 ) Total $ 442 $ 1,348 $ 1,790 $ 474 $ 1,205 $ 1,679 Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, determined on the FIFO or weighted-average cost methods, and at the lower of cost or market, determined on the LIFO cost method. December 31 Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 2017 2016 Land $ 173 $ 163 Buildings 2,830 2,612 Machinery and equipment 14,612 13,591 Construction in progress 300 488 17,915 16,854 Less accumulated depreciation (10,479 ) (9,685 ) Total $ 7,436 $ 7,169 Property, plant and equipment, net in the U.S. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $3,591 and $3,638 , respectively. December 31 Summary of Accrued Expenses 2017 2016 Accrued advertising and promotion $ 394 $ 373 Accrued salaries and wages 449 426 Accrued rebates 227 220 Accrued taxes - income and other 249 259 Accrued interest 68 96 Derivatives 45 44 Other 298 357 Total $ 1,730 $ 1,775 Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Data Summary of Cash Flow Effects of Operating Working Capital Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Accounts receivable $ (44 ) $ (23 ) $ 60 Inventories (33 ) 230 (28 ) Trade accounts payable 174 (61 ) 44 Accrued expenses (102 ) 26 (110 ) Accrued income taxes (176 ) 121 (81 ) Derivatives (47 ) 43 (63 ) Currency and other 80 (2 ) (267 ) Total $ (148 ) $ 334 $ (445 ) Year Ended December 31 Other Cash Flow Data 2017 2016 2015 Interest paid $ 354 $ 315 $ 308 Income taxes paid 961 744 695

Subsequent Events - Announcemen

Subsequent Events - Announcement of 2018 Global Restructuring Program	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events - Announcement of 2018 Global Restructuring Program On January 23, 2018, we announced a new global restructuring program. The 2018 Global Restructuring Program will reduce our structural cost base by streamlining and simplifying our manufacturing supply chain and overhead organization. The program will make our overhead organization structure and manufacturing supply chain less complex and more efficient. We expect to close or sell approximately 10 manufacturing facilities and expand production capacity at several others. We expect to exit or divest some lower-margin businesses that generate approximately 1 percent of our net sales. The sales are concentrated in our consumer tissue business segment. The restructuring is expected to impact all of our business segments and our organizations in all major geographies. Workforce reductions are expected to be in the range of 5,000 to 5,500 . Certain capital appropriations under the 2018 Global Restructuring Program are being finalized. Accounting for actions related to each appropriation will commence when the appropriation is authorized for execution. The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of 2020 , with total costs anticipated to be $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion pre-tax ( $1.35 billion to $1.5 billion after tax). Cash costs are expected to be $900 to $1.0 billion, primarily related to workforce reductions. Non-cash charges are expected to be $800 to $900 pre-tax and will primarily consist of incremental depreciation and asset impairments. Restructuring charges in 2018 are expected to be $1.2 billion to $1.35 billion pre-tax ( $950 to $1.05 billion after tax).

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Description Balance at Beginning of Period Additions Deductions Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts (a) Write-Offs and Reclassifications Balance at End of Period December 31, 2017 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 8 $ 2 $ 22 (b) $ 38 Allowances for sales discounts 18 247 — 247 (c) 18 December 31, 2016 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 8 $ 3 $ 11 (b) $ 50 Allowances for sales discounts 15 254 — 251 (c) 18 December 31, 2015 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 12 $ (10 ) $ 2 (b) $ 50 Allowances for sales discounts 16 256 (1 ) 256 (c) 15 (a) Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. (b) Primarily uncollectible receivables written off. (c) Sales discounts allowed. Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts Deductions (a) Balance at End of Period December 31, 2017 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 225 $ (59 ) $ — $ (10 ) $ 176 December 31, 2016 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 274 $ (45 ) $ — $ 4 $ 225 December 31, 2015 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 215 $ 78 $ — $ 19 $ 274 (a) Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange.

Accounting Policies (Policy)

Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, sales incentives and trade promotion allowances, employee postretirement benefits, and deferred income taxes and potential assessments.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are short-term investments with an original maturity date of three months or less.
Inventories and Distribution Costs	Inventories and Distribution Costs Most U.S. inventories are valued at the lower of cost, using the Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") method, or market. The balance of the U.S. inventories and inventories of consolidated operations outside the U.S. are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using either the First-In, First-Out ("FIFO") or weighted-average cost methods. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Distribution costs are classified as cost of products sold.
Property and Depreciation	Property and Depreciation Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on the straight-line method. Buildings are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, primarily 40 years . Machinery and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, primarily ranging from 16 to 20 years . Purchases of computer software, including external costs and certain internal costs (including payroll and payroll-related costs of employees) directly associated with developing significant computer software applications for internal use, are capitalized. Computer software costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, which generally does not exceed 5 years . Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, when warranted, changes are made to them. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be indicated when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset group, which are identifiable and largely independent of the cash flows of other asset groups, are less than the carrying amount of the asset group. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. Fair value is measured using discounted cash flows or independent appraisals, as appropriate. When property is sold or retired, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheet and any gain or loss on the transaction is included in income.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is assessed for impairment annually and whenever events and circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing compares the reporting unit carrying amount of goodwill with its fair value. If the reporting unit carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be recorded. In our evaluation of goodwill impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors such as macroeconomic, industry and competitive conditions, legal and regulatory environments, historical and projected financial performance, significant changes in the reporting unit and the magnitude of excess fair value over carrying amount from the previous quantitative impairment testing. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a quantitative impairment test using discounted cash flows to estimate fair value must be performed. On the other hand, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is more than its carrying value, then further quantitative testing is not required. For 2017 , we completed the required annual assessment of goodwill for impairment for all of our reporting units using a qualitative assessment as of the first day of the third quarter, and determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value is more than the carrying amount for each of our reporting units. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be indicated when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of the asset are less than its carrying amount. An impairment loss would be measured as the difference between the fair value (based on discounted future cash flows) and the carrying amount of the asset. Estimated useful lives range from 2 to 20 years for trademarks and 5 to 15 years for patents, developed technologies and other intangible assets.
Investments in Equity Companies	Investments in Equity Companies Investments in companies which we do not control but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence and that, in general, are at least 20 percent-owned by us, are stated at cost plus equity in undistributed net income. These investments are evaluated for impairment when warranted. An impairment loss would be recorded whenever a decline in value of an equity investment below its carrying amount is determined to be other than temporary. In judging "other than temporary," we would consider the length of time and extent to which the fair value of the equity company investment has been less than the carrying amount, the near-term and longer-term operating and financial prospects of the equity company, and our longer-term intent of retaining the investment in the equity company.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Sales revenue is recognized at the time of product shipment or delivery, depending on when title passes, to unaffiliated customers, and when all of the following have occurred: a firm sales agreement is in place, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Sales are reported net of returns, consumer and trade promotions, rebates and freight allowed. Taxes imposed by governmental authorities on our revenue-producing activities with customers, such as sales taxes and value-added taxes, are excluded from net sales.
Sales Incentives and Trade Promotion Allowances	Sales Incentives and Trade Promotion Allowances The cost of promotion activities provided to customers is classified as a reduction in sales revenue. In addition, the estimated redemption value of consumer coupons is recorded at the time the coupons are issued and classified as a reduction in sales revenue. Rebate and promotion accruals are based on estimates of the quantity of customer sales. Promotion accruals also consider estimates of the number of consumer coupons that will be redeemed and timing and costs of activities within the promotional programs.
Advertising Expense	Advertising Expense Advertising costs are expensed in the year the related advertisement or campaign is first presented by the media. For interim reporting purposes, advertising expenses are charged to operations as a percentage of sales based on estimated sales and related advertising expense for the full year.
Research Expense	Research Expense Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The income statements of foreign operations, other than those in highly inflationary economies, are translated into U.S. dollars at rates of exchange in effect each month. The balance sheets of these operations are translated at period-end exchange rates, and the differences from historical exchange rates are reflected in stockholders' equity as unrealized translation adjustments.
Accounting for Venezuelan Operations	Accounting for Venezuelan Operations Effective December 31, 2015, we deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of our business in Venezuela from our consolidated balance sheet. The change resulted in the recognition of an after tax charge of $102 in 2015 and other income of $11 related to an updated assessment in 2016. In addition, we recorded a non-deductible charge of $45 in 2015 related to a balance sheet remeasurement. In 2016, we wrote off our investment in K-C Venezuela and shut down operations in that country.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Our policies allow the use of derivatives for risk management purposes and prohibit their use for speculation. Our policies also prohibit the use of any leveraged derivative instrument. Consistent with our policies, foreign currency derivative instruments, interest rate swaps and locks, and the majority of commodity hedging contracts are entered into with major financial institutions. At inception we formally designate certain derivatives as cash flow, fair value or net investment hedges and establish how the effectiveness of these hedges will be assessed and measured. This process links the derivatives to the transactions or financial balances they are hedging. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in earnings as they occur. All derivative instruments are recorded as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are either recorded in the income statement or other comprehensive income, as appropriate. The gain or loss on derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are included in income in the period that changes in fair value occur. The effective portion of the gain or loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is included in other comprehensive income in the period that changes in fair value occur, and is reclassified to income in the same period that the hedged item affects income. The gain or loss on derivatives designated as hedges of investments in foreign subsidiaries is recognized in other comprehensive income to offset the change in value of the net investments being hedged. Any ineffective portion of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges is immediately recognized in income. Certain foreign-currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments have been entered into to manage certain non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The gain or loss on these derivatives is included in income in the period that changes in their fair values occur.

Fair Value Information (Tables)

Fair Value Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of financial instruments	The following table includes the fair value of our financial instruments for which disclosure of fair value is required: Fair Value Hierarchy Level Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents (a) 1 $ 616 $ 616 $ 923 $ 923 Time deposits and other (b) 1 185 185 138 138 Liabilities Short-term debt (c) 2 547 547 170 170 Long-term debt (d) 2 6,878 7,398 7,402 7,886 (a) Cash equivalents are composed of certificates of deposit, time deposits and other interest-bearing investments with original maturity dates of 90 days or less. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (b) Time deposits are composed of deposits with original maturities of more than 90 days but less than one year and instruments with original maturities of greater than one year, included in other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, as appropriate. Time deposits are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (c) Short-term debt is composed of U.S. commercial paper and/or other similar short-term debt issued by non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (d) Long-term debt includes the current portion of these debt instruments. Fair values were estimated based on quoted prices for financial instruments for which all significant inputs were observable, either directly or indirectly.

Debt and Reedemable Preferred S

Debt and Reedemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt	Long-term debt is composed of the following: Weighted- Average Interest Rate Maturities December 31 2017 2016 Notes and debentures 3.7% 2018 - 2047 $ 6,577 $ 7,101 Industrial development revenue bonds 1.6% 2018 - 2045 264 264 Bank loans and other financings in various currencies 7.3% 2018 - 2028 37 37 Total long-term debt 6,878 7,402 Less current portion 406 963 Long-term portion $ 6,472 $ 6,439

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of weighted-average fair value of options, assumptions used	The weighted-average fair value of options granted was estimated at $12.21 , $10.95 and $7.39 , in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively, per option on the date of grant based on the following assumptions: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Dividend yield 3.2 % 3.1 % 3.5 % Volatility 15.6 % 16.0 % 13.4 % Risk-free interest rate 1.8 % 1.2 % 1.5 % Expected life - years 4.6 4.6 4.8
Schedule of total remaining unrecognized compensation costs and amortization period	Total remaining unrecognized compensation costs and amortization period are as follows: December 31, 2017 Weighted-Average Service Years Nonvested stock options $ 12 1.3 Restricted shares and time-vested restricted share units 6 1.8 Nonvested performance-based restricted share units 45 1.8
Summary of stock-based compensation	A summary of stock-based compensation is presented below: Stock Options Shares (in thousands) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 6,793 $ 101.16 Granted 1,605 132.77 Exercised (1,323 ) 91.04 Forfeited or expired (387 ) 119.49 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 6,688 109.69 7.61 $ 100 Exercisable at December 31, 2017 3,711 95.93 5.97 $ 94
Summary of nonvested restricted share units	Time-Vested Restricted Share Units Performance-Based Restricted Share Units Other Stock-Based Awards Shares (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares (in thousands) Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2017 111 $ 117.63 1,642 $ 116.53 Granted 73 116.98 628 131.68 Vested (72 ) 108.86 (544 ) 112.16 Forfeited (10 ) 119.08 (164 ) 119.84 Nonvested at December 31, 2017 102 123.19 1,562 123.97

Employee Postretirement Benef28

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Cost Information or Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan	Summarized financial information about postretirement plans, excluding defined contribution retirement plans, is presented below: Pension Benefits Other Benefits Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2017 2016 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 4,126 $ 3,959 $ 758 $ 717 Service cost 41 42 12 11 Interest cost 129 148 32 33 Actuarial loss 20 501 16 41 Currency and other 221 (304 ) (3 ) 9 Benefit payments from plans (218 ) (202 ) — — Direct benefit payments (8 ) (15 ) (50 ) (53 ) Settlements (15 ) (3 ) — — Benefit obligation at end of year 4,296 4,126 765 758 Change in Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 3,534 3,508 — — Actual return on plan assets 333 413 — — Employer contributions 53 108 — — Currency and other 204 (290 ) — — Benefit payments (218 ) (202 ) — — Settlements (9 ) (3 ) — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year 3,897 3,534 — — Funded Status $ (399 ) $ (592 ) $ (765 ) $ (758 )
Principal Plans and all Other Pension Plans	Information for the Principal Plans and All Other Pension Plans Principal Plans All Other Pension Plans Total Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) $ 3,567 $ 3,427 $ 729 $ 699 $ 4,296 $ 4,126 Accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) 3,513 3,378 658 622 4,171 4,000 Fair value of plan assets 3,312 3,011 585 523 3,897 3,534
Pension Plans with an ABO in Excess of Plan Assets	Information for Pension Plans with an ABO in Excess of Plan Assets December 31 2017 2016 PBO $ 2,146 $ 3,807 ABO 2,134 3,736 Fair value of plan assets 1,699 3,243
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Pension Benefits Other Benefits Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ 41 $ 42 $ 38 $ 12 $ 11 $ 12 Interest cost 129 148 187 32 33 32 Expected return on plan assets (a) (156 ) (158 ) (215 ) — — — Recognized net actuarial loss 57 52 75 1 — — Settlements 7 1 1,357 — — — Other (9 ) (9 ) (10 ) (2 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 69 $ 76 $ 1,432 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 (a) The expected return on plan assets is determined by multiplying the fair value of plan assets at the remeasurement date, typically the prior year-end adjusted for estimated current year cash benefit payments and contributions, by the expected long-term rate of return.
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Cost	Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Cost for Years Ended December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits Projected 2018 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.10 % 3.19 % 3.91 % 3.86 % 4.29 % 4.59 % 4.28 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 4.54 % 4.46 % 4.84 % 5.21 % — — — Rate of compensation increase 2.27 % 2.29 % 2.32 % 2.63 % — — —
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations	Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.10 % 3.19 % 3.91 % 4.29 % Rate of compensation increase 2.27 % 2.29 % — —
Pension Plan Assets of the Principal Plans Measured at Fair Value	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 (a) Total Plan Assets Assets at Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Assets at Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Cash and Cash Equivalents Held directly $ 28 $ 28 $ — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value 24 — — Fixed Income Held directly U.S. government and municipals 522 522 — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value U.S. government and municipals 150 — — U.S. corporate debt 686 — — International bonds 665 — — Equity Held directly U.S. equity 41 41 — International equity 47 47 — Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value Non-U.S. equity 85 — — Global equity 730 — — Insurance Contracts 334 — 334 Total Plan Assets $ 3,312 $ 638 $ 334 (a) There were no plan assets measured at Level 2. For the U.S. pension plan, Treasury futures contracts are used when appropriate to manage duration targets. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the U.S. plan had Treasury futures contracts in place with a total notional value of approximately $138 and $216 , respectively, and an insignificant fair value. During 2017 and 2016 , the plan assets did not include a significant amount of Kimberly-Clark common stock. Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 (a) Total Plan Assets Assets at Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Cash and Cash Equivalents Held directly $ 33 $ 33 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value 17 — Fixed Income Held directly U.S. government and municipals 122 122 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value U.S. government and municipals 128 — U.S. corporate debt 648 — International bonds 1,223 — Equity Held directly U.S. equity 41 41 International equity 44 44 Held through mutual and pooled funds measured at net asset value Non-U.S. equity 68 — Global equity 687 — Total Plan Assets $ 3,011 $ 240 (a) There were no plan assets measured at Level 2 or Level 3.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	Over the next ten years, we expect that the following gross benefit payments will occur: Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 $ 245 $ 58 2019 259 60 2020 263 60 2021 261 62 2022 272 63 2023-2027 1,322 299

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Components of AOCI attributable to Kimberly-Clark	The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") attributable to Kimberly-Clark, net of tax, are as follows: Unrealized Translation Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Cash Flow Hedges and Other Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (2,252 ) $ (1,013 ) $ (3 ) $ (10 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (99 ) (115 ) (27 ) 33 (Income) loss reclassified from AOCI — 31 (a) (1 ) (a) (18 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (99 ) (84 ) (28 ) 15 Balance as of December 31, 2016 (2,351 ) (1,097 ) (31 ) 5 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 487 85 (7 ) (56 ) (Income) loss reclassified from AOCI — 36 (a) (1 ) (a) 11 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 487 121 (8 ) (45 ) Balance as of December 31, 2017 $ (1,864 ) $ (976 ) $ (39 ) $ (40 ) (a) Included in computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits costs (see Note 6 ).
Change in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in the components of AOCI attributable to Kimberly-Clark, including the tax effect, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Unrealized translation $ 398 $ (88 ) $ (882 ) Tax effect 89 (11 ) (23 ) 487 (99 ) (905 ) Defined benefit pension plans Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount Funded status recognition 159 (230 ) (4 ) Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost 63 52 75 2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net) — — 1,355 Currency and other (66 ) 81 42 156 (97 ) 1,468 Unrecognized prior service cost/credit Funded status recognition 2 (1 ) 4 Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost (8 ) (8 ) (12 ) Currency and other 3 (6 ) (2 ) (3 ) (15 ) (10 ) Tax effect (32 ) 28 (547 ) 121 (84 ) 911 Other postretirement benefit plans Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount and other (11 ) (45 ) 55 Tax effect 3 17 (21 ) (8 ) (28 ) 34 Cash flow hedges and other Recognition of effective portion of hedges (76 ) 44 66 Amortization included in net income 18 (20 ) (53 ) Currency and other (2 ) (4 ) (7 ) Tax effect 15 (5 ) (1 ) (45 ) 15 5 Other — — (11 ) Change in AOCI $ 555 $ (196 ) $ 34

Leases and Commitments (Tables)

Leases and Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases and Commitments
Future Minimum Obligations under Operating Leases	The future minimum obligations under operating leases having a noncancelable term in excess of one year are as follows: Year Ending December 31 2018 $ 170 2019 130 2020 99 2021 65 2022 48 Thereafter 98 Future minimum obligations $ 610

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Analysis of the Provision for Income Taxes	An analysis of the provision for income taxes follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Current income taxes United States $ 463 $ 523 $ 223 State 52 53 56 Other countries 330 361 394 Total 845 937 673 Deferred income taxes United States (68 ) (40 ) (180 ) State (3 ) 31 (74 ) Other countries 2 (6 ) (1 ) Total (69 ) (15 ) (255 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 776 $ 922 $ 418
Income before Income Taxes	Income before income taxes is earned in the following tax jurisdictions: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 1,995 $ 2,088 $ 451 Other countries 996 921 884 Total income before income taxes $ 2,991 $ 3,009 $ 1,335
Deferred Income Tax assets (Liabilities)	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are composed of the following: December 31 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets Pension and other postretirement benefits $ 312 $ 499 Tax credits and loss carryforwards 470 450 Derivatives and unrealized exchange gains and losses 63 32 Share based compensation 47 86 Other 308 480 1,200 1,547 Valuation allowances (176 ) (225 ) Total deferred tax assets 1,024 1,322 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment, net 818 1,079 Investments in subsidiaries 117 190 Goodwill 83 83 Other 186 268 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,204 1,620 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (180 ) $ (298 )
Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision	Presented below is a reconciliation of the income tax provision computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the actual effective tax rate: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 U.S. statutory rate applied to income before income taxes 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Rate of state income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 1.8 (0.9 ) Statutory rates other than U.S. statutory rate (3.1 ) (2.7 ) (6.9 ) Venezuela deconsolidation, balance sheet remeasurement and inflationary impacts — (0.1 ) 4.5 Uncertain tax positions adjustment (a) — — 3.7 Routine tax incentives (2.7 ) (4.0 ) (7.4 ) Net tax (benefit) cost on foreign income (0.7 ) 0.1 5.1 Net impact of the Tax Act (2.5 ) — — Other - net (b) (1.2 ) 0.5 (1.8 ) Effective income tax rate 25.9 % 30.6 % 31.3 % (a) In 2015, we updated our assessment of uncertain tax positions for certain international operations and as a result we recorded an immaterial income tax charge of $49 related to prior years. (b) Other - net is composed of numerous items, none of which is greater than 1.75 percent of income before income taxes.
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits	Presented below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized income tax benefits: 2017 2016 2015 Balance at January 1 $ 321 $ 406 $ 416 Gross increases for tax positions of prior years 50 20 80 Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years (23 ) (104 ) (61 ) Gross increases for tax positions of the current year 37 39 59 Settlements (19 ) (29 ) (63 ) Other (12 ) (11 ) (25 ) Balance at December 31 $ 354 $ 321 $ 406
Summary of Income Tax Examinations	As of December 31, 2017 , the following tax years remain subject to examination for the major jurisdictions where we conduct business: Jurisdiction Years United States 2014 to 2017 United Kingdom 2012 to 2017 Brazil 2012 to 2017 South Korea 2014 to 2017 China 2008 to 2017

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted	The average number of common shares outstanding is reconciled to those used in the basic and diluted EPS computations as follows: (Millions of shares) 2017 2016 2015 Basic 353.6 359.4 363.8 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share unit awards 2.3 2.3 2.5 Diluted 355.9 361.7 366.3

Business Segment and Geographic

Business Segment and Geographic Data Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Information Concerning Consolidated Operations by Business Segment	Information concerning consolidated operations by business segment is presented in the following tables: Consolidated Operations by Business Segment Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 NET SALES (a) Personal Care $ 9,078 $ 9,046 $ 9,204 Consumer Tissue 5,932 5,967 6,121 K-C Professional 3,208 3,150 3,219 Corporate & Other 41 39 47 TOTAL NET SALES $ 18,259 $ 18,202 $ 18,591 OPERATING PROFIT (b) Personal Care $ 1,907 $ 1,857 $ 1,885 Consumer Tissue 1,034 1,117 1,073 K-C Professional 633 603 590 Corporate & Other (c) (248 ) (252 ) (367 ) Other (income) and expense, net (d) 27 8 1,568 TOTAL OPERATING PROFIT $ 3,299 $ 3,317 $ 1,613 (a) Net sales in the U.S. to third parties totaled $8,698 , $8,874 and $8,819 in 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. No other individual country's net sales exceeds 10 percent of total net sales. (b) Segment operating profit excludes other (income) and expense, net and income and expenses not associated with the business segments. (c) Corporate & Other includes charges related to the 2014 Organization Restructuring of $38 and $63 in 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $5 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet in 2015 . Corporate & Other also includes charges of $23 for restructuring in Turkey in 2015 . (d) Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108 , respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements. Personal Care Consumer Tissue K-C Professional Corporate & Other Total Depreciation and Amortization 2017 $ 324 $ 283 $ 112 $ 5 $ 724 2016 305 280 116 4 705 2015 340 282 121 3 746 Capital Spending 2017 405 281 92 7 785 2016 421 250 95 5 771 2015 590 344 116 6 1,056 Goodwill (a) 2017 617 559 400 — 1,576 2016 549 538 393 — 1,480 2015 533 524 389 — 1,446 Assets 2017 6,592 5,007 2,255 1,297 15,151 2016 6,141 4,761 2,151 1,549 14,602 2015 6,330 5,050 2,264 1,198 14,842 (a) In 2017, we acquired the remaining 50 percent of our joint venture in India, which resulted in the recognition of $35 of personal care goodwill. All other changes in goodwill are related to currency.
Sales of Principal Products	Sales of Principal Products (Billions of dollars) 2017 2016 2015 Consumer tissue products $ 5.9 $ 6.0 $ 6.1 Baby and child care products 6.3 6.4 6.6 Away-from-home professional products 3.2 3.1 3.2 All other 2.9 2.7 2.7 Consolidated $ 18.3 $ 18.2 $ 18.6

Supplemental Data (Tables)

Supplemental Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Income Statement Data	Supplemental Income Statement Data Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Advertising expense $ 648 $ 665 $ 710 Research expense 311 328 324
Equity Method Investments Data	Equity Companies' Data Net Sales Gross Profit Operating Profit Net Income Corporation's Share of Net Income 2017 $ 2,191 $ 627 $ 378 $ 214 $ 104 2016 2,138 720 454 276 132 2015 2,255 773 497 308 149 Current Assets Non-Current Assets Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Stockholders' Equity 2017 $ 828 $ 1,232 $ 415 $ 1,125 $ 520 2016 963 1,168 531 1,046 554 2015 1,103 993 508 1,068 520
Supplemental Balance Sheet Data	December 31 Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 2017 2016 Land $ 173 $ 163 Buildings 2,830 2,612 Machinery and equipment 14,612 13,591 Construction in progress 300 488 17,915 16,854 Less accumulated depreciation (10,479 ) (9,685 ) Total $ 7,436 $ 7,169 Property, plant and equipment, net in the U.S. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $3,591 and $3,638 , respectively.
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	December 31 Summary of Accrued Expenses 2017 2016 Accrued advertising and promotion $ 394 $ 373 Accrued salaries and wages 449 426 Accrued rebates 227 220 Accrued taxes - income and other 249 259 Accrued interest 68 96 Derivatives 45 44 Other 298 357 Total $ 1,730 $ 1,775
Supplemental Cash Flow Data	Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Data Summary of Cash Flow Effects of Operating Working Capital Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Accounts receivable $ (44 ) $ (23 ) $ 60 Inventories (33 ) 230 (28 ) Trade accounts payable 174 (61 ) 44 Accrued expenses (102 ) 26 (110 ) Accrued income taxes (176 ) 121 (81 ) Derivatives (47 ) 43 (63 ) Currency and other 80 (2 ) (267 ) Total $ (148 ) $ 334 $ (445 )
Accounts Receivable, Net
Supplemental Balance Sheet Data	December 31 Summary of Accounts Receivable, Net 2017 2016 From customers $ 2,203 $ 2,077 Other 168 167 Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts (56 ) (68 ) Total $ 2,315 $ 2,176
Inventories
Supplemental Balance Sheet Data	December 31 2017 2016 Summary of Inventories by Major Class LIFO Non- LIFO Total LIFO Non- LIFO Total Raw materials $ 87 $ 258 $ 345 $ 93 $ 236 $ 329 Work in process 110 103 213 114 89 203 Finished goods 421 684 1,105 430 600 1,030 Supplies and other — 303 303 — 280 280 618 1,348 1,966 637 1,205 1,842 Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost (176 ) — (176 ) (163 ) — (163 ) Total $ 442 $ 1,348 $ 1,790 $ 474 $ 1,205 $ 1,679
Other Cash Flow Data and Interest Expense
Supplemental Cash Flow Data	Year Ended December 31 Other Cash Flow Data 2017 2016 2015 Interest paid $ 354 $ 315 $ 308 Income taxes paid 961 744 695

Valuation and Qualifying Acco35

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]	KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 , 2016 AND 2015 (Millions of dollars) Description Balance at Beginning of Period Additions Deductions Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts (a) Write-Offs and Reclassifications Balance at End of Period December 31, 2017 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 8 $ 2 $ 22 (b) $ 38 Allowances for sales discounts 18 247 — 247 (c) 18 December 31, 2016 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 8 $ 3 $ 11 (b) $ 50 Allowances for sales discounts 15 254 — 251 (c) 18 December 31, 2015 Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 50 $ 12 $ (10 ) $ 2 (b) $ 50 Allowances for sales discounts 16 256 (1 ) 256 (c) 15 (a) Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. (b) Primarily uncollectible receivables written off. (c) Sales discounts allowed. Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts Deductions (a) Balance at End of Period December 31, 2017 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 225 $ (59 ) $ — $ (10 ) $ 176 December 31, 2016 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 274 $ (45 ) $ — $ 4 $ 225 December 31, 2015 Deferred taxes Valuation allowance $ 215 $ 78 $ — $ 19 $ 274 (a) Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange.

Accounting Policies (Narrative)

Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount	$ 0	$ 11	$ (153)
K-C Venezuela
Charge for Venezuelan Balance Sheet Remeasurement			(45)
K-C Venezuela | After Tax
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount			$ (102)
Trademarks | Minimum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	2 years
Trademarks | Maximum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	20 years
Patents, Developed Technologies & Other Intangible Assets | Minimum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	5 years
Patents, Developed Technologies & Other Intangible Assets | Maximum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	15 years
Building
Estimated useful life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Estimated useful life	16 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Estimated useful life	20 years
Software
Estimated useful life	5 years

2014 Organization Restructuri37

2014 Organization Restructuring Narrative (Details) - 2014 Organization Restructuring - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended		27 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Payments for Restructuring	$ 60	$ 86
After Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Charges	27	42	$ 164
Before Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Charges	35	$ 63	$ 231
Corporate and Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Charges	$ 38

Fair Value Information Narrativ

Fair Value Information Narrative (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	$ 27	$ 43
Derivative Liability	51	46
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Redeemable Preferred Securities Of Subsidiaries Fair Value Disclosure	(61)	(58)
Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Company-owned life insurance (COLI)	$ 68	$ 61

Fair Value Information (Fair Va

Fair Value Information (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	$ 616	$ 923
Time Deposits and Other Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	185	138
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	616	923
Time Deposits and Other Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	185	138
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term debt	[3]	547	170
Long-term debt	[4]	6,878	7,402
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term debt	[3]	547	170
Long-term debt	[4]	$ 7,398	$ 7,886
[1]	Cash equivalents are composed of certificates of deposit, time deposits and other interest-bearing investments with original maturity dates of 90 days or less. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
[2]	Time deposits are composed of deposits with original maturities of more than 90 days but less than one year and instruments with original maturities of greater than one year, included in other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, as appropriate. Time deposits are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
[3]	Short-term debt is composed of U.S. commercial paper and/or other similar short-term debt issued by non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
[4]	Long-term debt includes the current portion of these debt instruments. Fair values were estimated based on quoted prices for financial instruments for which all significant inputs were observable, either directly or indirectly.

Debt and Redeemable Preferred40

Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2017EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument
Scheduled maturity of long-term debt in 2018		$ 407
Scheduled maturity of long-term debt in 2019		714
Scheduled maturity of long-term debt in 2020		760
Scheduled maturity of long-term debt in 2021		251
Scheduled maturity of long-term debt in 2022		$ 298
7.50% Notes due November 1, 2018
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date		Dec. 14, 2017
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		$ 500
Debt maturity date		Nov. 1, 2018
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt		$ (24)
Interest rate of note		7.50%
0.625% Notes due September 7, 2024
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date		Sep. 30, 2017
Face amount of note | €					€ 500
Debt maturity date		Sep. 7, 2024
Interest rate of note					0.625%
3.90% Notes due May 4, 2047
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date		May 30, 2017
Face amount of note						$ 350
Debt maturity date		May 4, 2047
Interest rate of note						3.90%
3.20% Notes due July 30, 2046
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date			Jul. 29, 2016
Face amount of note							$ 500
Debt maturity date			Jul. 30, 2046
Interest rate of note							3.20%
1.40% Notes due February 15, 2019
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date			Feb. 22, 2016
Face amount of note								$ 400
Debt maturity date			Feb. 15, 2019
Interest rate of note								1.40%
2.75% Notes due February 15, 2026
Debt Instrument
Face amount of note								$ 400
Debt maturity date			Feb. 15, 2026
Interest rate of note								2.75%
2.15% Notes due August 15, 2020
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date				Aug. 1, 2015
Face amount of note	$ 250
Debt maturity date				Aug. 15, 2020
Interest rate of note	2.15%
3.05% Notes due August 15, 2025
Debt Instrument
Face amount of note	$ 300
Debt maturity date				Aug. 15, 2025
Interest rate of note	3.05%
4.875% Notes due August 15, 2015
Debt Instrument
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	$ 300
1.85% Notes due March 1, 2020
Debt Instrument
Debt issuance date				Feb. 1, 2015
Face amount of note									$ 250
Debt maturity date				Mar. 1, 2020
Interest rate of note									1.85%
2.65% Notes due March 1, 2025
Debt Instrument
Face amount of note									$ 250
Debt maturity date				Mar. 1, 2025
Interest rate of note									2.65%
Credit facility expiring 2021
Debt Instrument
Revolving credit facility		$ 2,000
Expiration date of revolving credit facility		Jun. 30, 2021

Debt and Redeemable Preferred41

Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries (Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities	$ 6,878	$ 7,402
Long-term Debt, Current	406	963
Long-Term Debt	$ 6,472	6,439
Notes and Debentures
Debt Instrument
Weighted- Average Interest Rate	3.70%
Maturities (start)	Jan. 1, 2018
Maturities (end)	Dec. 31, 2047
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities	$ 6,577	7,101
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Debt Instrument
Weighted- Average Interest Rate	1.60%
Maturities (start)	Jan. 1, 2018
Maturities (end)	Dec. 31, 2045
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities	$ 264	264
Bank Loans And Other Financings In Various Currencies
Debt Instrument
Weighted- Average Interest Rate	7.30%
Maturities (start)	Jan. 1, 2018
Maturities (end)	Dec. 31, 2028
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities	$ 37	$ 37

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Shares of common stock available for grants	16,000,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 76	$ 77	$ 75
Deferred income tax benefits on stock-based compensation	$ 26	$ 28	$ 29
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Stock options term, years	10 years
Vesting percentage at the end of each of the first two 12 months period	30.00%
Vesting percentage at the end of third 12 months period	40.00%
Weighted-average fair value of options granted	$ 12.21	$ 10.95	$ 7.39
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 48	$ 55	$ 83
Restricted share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Restricted shares vesting period	3 years
Total fair value of restricted shares and restricted share units	$ 80	$ 83	$ 99
Performance-based restricted share units | Minimum | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Number of performance-based share units that vest, percentage	0.00%
Performance-based restricted share units | Maximum | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Number of performance-based share units that vest, percentage	200.00%

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Weighted-Average Fair Value of Options Granted) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Dividend yield	3.20%	3.10%	3.50%
Volatility	15.60%	16.00%	13.40%
Risk-free interest rate	1.80%	1.20%	1.50%
Expected life - years	4 years 7 months 6 days	4 years 7 months 6 days	4 years 9 months 18 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch44

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Costs and Amortization Periods) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Nonvested stock options	$ 12
Weighted-Average Service Years	1 year 3 months 18 days
Restricted share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total remaining unrecognized compensation costs, nonvested awards other than options	$ 6
Weighted-Average Service Years	1 year 9 months 18 days
Performance-based restricted share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total remaining unrecognized compensation costs, nonvested awards other than options	$ 45
Weighted-Average Service Years	1 year 9 months 18 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch45

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Activity) (Details) - Stock Option $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding
Outstanding at January 1, 2017 | shares	6,793
Granted | shares	1,605
Exercised | shares	(1,323)
Forfeited or expired | shares	(387)
Outstanding at December 31, 2017 | shares	6,688
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 101.16
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	132.77
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	91.04
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	119.49
Outstanding at December 31, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 109.69
Exercisable at December 31, 2017 | shares	3,711
Exercisable at December 31, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 95.93
Outstanding at December 31, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 7 months 10 days
Exercisable at December 31, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 11 months 19 days
Outstanding at December 31, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 100
Exercisable at December 31, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 94

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch46

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Other Stock-Based Awards Activity) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares
Time-Vested Restricted Share Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Nonvested at January 1, 2017 | shares	111
Granted | shares	73
Vested | shares	(72)
Forfeited | shares	(10)
Nonvested at December 31, 2017 | shares	102
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2017, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 117.63
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	116.98
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	108.86
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	119.08
Nonvested at December 31, 2017, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 123.19
Performance-based restricted share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Nonvested at January 1, 2017 | shares	1,642
Granted | shares	628
Vested | shares	(544)
Forfeited | shares	(164)
Nonvested at December 31, 2017 | shares	1,562
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2017, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 116.53
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	131.68
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	112.16
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	119.84
Nonvested at December 31, 2017, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 123.97

Employee Postretirement Benef47

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2028	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate			2,028
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized			$ 128	$ 126	$ 107
Scenario, Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed For Ultimate Fiscal Year	4.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year		6.00%
Group Annuity Contracts that Transferred | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation						$ 2,500
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation			4,296	4,126	3,959
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements			(7)	(1)	$ (1,357)
Cash contribution to pension trusts			$ 53	$ 108
Weighted-average expected long-term rate or return			4.46%	4.84%	5.21%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Scenario, Forecast
Weighted-average expected long-term rate or return		4.54%
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year		$ 100
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | UNITED STATES
Cash contribution to pension trusts					$ 410
Principal Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation			$ 3,567	$ 3,427
Weighted-average expected long-term rate or return			4.72%	5.10%	5.35%
Defined Benefit Plan, Significant Concentrations of Risk			there were no significant concentrations of equity or debt securities in any single issuer or industry.
Principal Plans | Scenario, Forecast
Weighted-average expected long-term rate or return		4.81%
Fixed Income Funds | Principal Plans | Scenario, Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations		70.00%
Equity Securities | Principal Plans | Scenario, Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations		30.00%
Treasury Futures | U.S. Pension Plan
Derivative, Notional Amount			$ 138	$ 216
After Tax | Defined Benefit Pension Plans | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements					$ (800)
Before Tax | Defined Benefit Pension Plans | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements					$ (1,400)

Employee Postretirement Benef48

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Summarized Financial Information about Postretirement plans, Excluding Defined Contribution Retirement Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 4,126	$ 3,959
Service cost	41	42	$ 38
Interest cost	129	148	187
Actuarial loss	20	501
Currency and other	221	(304)
Benefit payments from plans	(218)	(202)
Direct benefit payments	(8)	(15)
Settlements	(15)	(3)
Benefit obligation at end of year	4,296	4,126	3,959
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	3,534	3,508
Actual return on plan assets	333	413
Employer contributions	53	108
Currency and other	204	(290)
Benefit payments	(218)	(202)
Settlements	(9)	(3)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	3,897	3,534	3,508
Funded Status	(399)	(592)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	758	717
Service cost	12	11	12
Interest cost	32	33	32
Actuarial loss	16	41
Currency and other	(3)	9
Benefit payments from plans	0	0
Direct benefit payments	(50)	(53)
Settlements	0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year	765	758	717
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Employer contributions	0	0
Currency and other	0	0
Benefit payments	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	$ 0
Funded Status	$ (765)	$ (758)

Employee Postretirement Benef49

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Principal Plans and All Other Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Principal Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 3,567	$ 3,427
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	3,513	3,378
Fair value of plan assets	3,312	3,011
All Other Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	729	699
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	658	622
Fair value of plan assets	585	523
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	4,296	4,126	$ 3,959
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	4,171	4,000
Fair value of plan assets	$ 3,897	$ 3,534	$ 3,508

Employee Postretirement Benef50

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Pension Plans with an ABO in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
PBO	$ 2,146	$ 3,807
ABO	2,134	3,736
Fair value of plan assets	$ 1,699	$ 3,243

Employee Postretirement Benef51

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Service cost		$ 41	$ 42	$ 38
Interest cost		129	148	187
Expected return on plan assets	[1]	(156)	(158)	(215)
Recognized net actuarial loss		57	52	75
Settlements		7	1	1,357
Other		(9)	(9)	(10)
Net periodic benefit cost		69	76	1,432
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Service cost		12	11	12
Interest cost		32	33	32
Expected return on plan assets	[1]	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial loss		1	0	0
Settlements		0	0	0
Other		(2)	(1)	(1)
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 43	$ 43	$ 43
[1]	The expected return on plan assets is determined by multiplying the fair value of plan assets at the remeasurement date, typically the prior year-end adjusted for estimated current year cash benefit payments and contributions, by the expected long-term rate of return.

Employee Postretirement Benef52

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Weighted-Average Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Net cost, Discount rate		3.19%	3.91%	3.86%
Net cost, Expected long-term return on plan assets		4.46%	4.84%	5.21%
Net cost, Rate of compensation increase		2.29%	2.32%	2.63%
Benefit obligations, Discount rate		3.10%	3.19%
Benefit obligations, Rate of compensation increase		2.27%	2.29%
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Scenario, Forecast
Net cost, Discount rate	3.10%
Net cost, Expected long-term return on plan assets	4.54%
Net cost, Rate of compensation increase	2.27%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net cost, Discount rate		4.29%	4.59%	4.28%
Net cost, Expected long-term return on plan assets		0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Net cost, Rate of compensation increase		0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Benefit obligations, Discount rate		3.91%	4.29%
Benefit obligations, Rate of compensation increase		0.00%	0.00%

Employee Postretirement Benef53

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Pension Plan Assets of the Principal Plans Measured at fair value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Fair value of plan assets	$ 3,897	$ 3,534	$ 3,508
Principal Plans
Fair value of plan assets	3,312	3,011
Principal Plans | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	638	240
Principal Plans | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	334
Principal Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair value of plan assets	28	33
Principal Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	24	17
Principal Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	28	33
Principal Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	0
Principal Plans | U.S. government and municipals
Fair value of plan assets	522	122
Principal Plans | U.S. government and municipals | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	150	128
Principal Plans | U.S. government and municipals | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	522	122
Principal Plans | U.S. government and municipals | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	0
Principal Plans | U.S. corporate debt | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	686	648
Principal Plans | International Bonds | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	665	1,223
Principal Plans | U.S. Equity
Fair value of plan assets	41	41
Principal Plans | U.S. Equity | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	41	41
Principal Plans | U.S. Equity | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	0
Principal Plans | International Equity
Fair value of plan assets	47	44
Principal Plans | International Equity | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	47	44
Principal Plans | International Equity | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	0
Principal Plans | Non-U.S. Equity | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	85	68
Principal Plans | Global equity | Mutual and Pooled Funds | Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent
Fair value of plan assets	730	$ 687
Principal Plans | Insurance Contract
Fair value of plan assets	334
Principal Plans | Insurance Contract | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair value of plan assets	0
Principal Plans | Insurance Contract | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair value of plan assets	$ 334

Employee Postretirement Benef54

Employee Postretirement Benefits (Cash Contributions to its Pension Trusts) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
2,018	$ 245
2,019	259
2,020	263
2,021	261
2,022	272
2023-2027	1,322
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
2,018	58
2,019	60
2,020	60
2,021	62
2,022	63
2023-2027	$ 299

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest
Unrecognized net actuarial loss		$ 1,050
Unrecognized net prior service credit		$ 35
Scenario, Forecast
Noncontrolling Interest
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	$ (50)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	$ (10)
Hogla-Kimberly, Ltd.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest acquired			49.90%
Payment to noncontrolling interest acquired			$ 151
Kimberly-Clark Tuketim Mallari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.s.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest acquired			49.90%
K-C Lever
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest acquired		50.00%

Stockholders' Equity Components

Stockholders' Equity Components of AOCI attributable to Kimberly-Clark, net of tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Change in AOCI		$ 555	$ (196)	$ 34
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance		(3,474)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		590	(205)	25
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance		(2,919)	(3,474)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension plans, tax effect		(32)	28	(547)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax		121	(84)	911
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension plans, tax effect		3	17	(21)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax		(8)	(28)	34
Parent
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Unrealized translation, before tax		398	(88)	(882)
Unrealized translation, tax effect		89	(11)	(23)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension Plans, before Tax		156	(97)	1,468
Funded status recognition		159	(230)	(4)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax		11	45	(55)
Unrecognized prior service cost | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension Plans, before Tax		(3)	(15)	(10)
Funded status recognition		2	(1)	4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost		(8)	(8)	(12)
Unrealized Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance		(2,351)	(2,252)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		487	(99)
(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI		0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		487	(99)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance		(1,864)	(2,351)	(2,252)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance		(1,097)	(1,013)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		85	(115)
(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI	[1]	36	31
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		121	(84)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance		(976)	(1,097)	(1,013)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance		(31)	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(7)	(27)
(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI	[1]	(1)	(1)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(8)	(28)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance		(39)	(31)	(3)
Cash Flow Hedges and Other
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax		(45)	15	5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax		(76)	44	66
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance		5	(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(56)	33
(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI		11	(18)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(45)	15
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance		(40)	5	(10)
Amortization included in net income		18	(20)	(53)
Other (Income) And Expense, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$ 0	$ 0	$ (11)
[1]	Included in computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits costs (see Note 6).

Stockholders' Equity Componen57

Stockholders' Equity Components of Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized translation		$ 517	$ (107)	$ (922)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		590	(205)	25
Change in AOCI		555	(196)	34
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net)		(7)	(1)	(1,357)
Defined benefit pension plans, tax effect		(32)	28	(547)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax		121	(84)	911
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net)		0	0	0
Defined benefit pension plans, tax effect		3	17	(21)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax		(8)	(28)	34
Attributable to Kimberly-Clark
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized translation, before tax		398	(88)	(882)
Unrealized translation, tax effect		89	(11)	(23)
Unrealized translation		487	(99)	(905)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Funded status recognition		159	(230)	(4)
Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost		63	52	75
2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net)		0	0	1,355
Currency and other		(66)	81	42
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension Plans, before Tax		156	(97)	1,468
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition amount ant other		(11)	(45)	55
Unrecognized prior service cost | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Funded status recognition		2	(1)	4
Currency and other		3	(6)	(2)
Amortization included in net periodic benefit cost		(8)	(8)	(12)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension Plans, before Tax		(3)	(15)	(10)
Cash Flow Hedges and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(56)	33
Currency and other		(2)	(4)	(7)
Recognition of effective portion of hedges		(76)	44	66
Amortization included in net income		18	(20)	(53)
Cash flow hedges and other, tax effect		15	(5)	(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax		(45)	15	5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(45)	15
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		(11)	18
Other (Income) And Expense, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		0	0	$ (11)
Unrealized Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		487	(99)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		487	(99)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		85	(115)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		121	(84)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	[1]	(36)	(31)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(7)	(27)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(8)	(28)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	[1]	$ 1	$ 1
[1]	Included in computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits costs (see Note 6).

Leases and Commitments (Narrati

Leases and Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases and Commitments
Consolidated rental expense	$ 281	$ 271	$ 279
2,018	699
2,019	206
2,020	204
2,021	8
2,022	5
Beyond year 2022	$ 51

Leases and Commitments (Future

Leases and Commitments (Future Minimum Obligations under Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Leases and Commitments
2,018	$ 170
2,019	130
2,020	99
2,021	65
2,022	48
Thereafter	98
Future minimum obligations	$ 610

Objectives and Strategies for60

Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017
Net Investment Hedging
Aggregate notional value	$ 870			$ 870
Fair Value Hedging
Fair value hedge ineffectiveness is immaterial assertion				Fair value hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness in each of the three years ended December 31, 2017
Gains or losses from hedged firm commitment not qualifying as fair value hedge				$ 0
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness is immaterial assertion				Cash flow hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness in each of the three years ended December 31, 2017
Gains or losses reclassified into earnings resulting from discontinuance of cash flow hedges				$ 0
Maximum maturity of cash flow hedges	Jan. 31, 2020
Foreign Exchange Contract | Cash Flow Hedging
Aggregate notional value	$ 795			795
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Aggregate notional value	2,400			2,400
Gains (Losses) on undesignated foreign exchange hedging instruments	37	$ (30)	$ (188)
Interest Rate Contract | Fair Value Hedging
Aggregate notional value	300			300
Interest Rate Contract | Cash Flow Hedging
Aggregate notional value	200			200
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Derivative Asset	27	43		27
Derivative Liability	$ 51	$ 46		$ 51

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2037	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Examination
Tax Expense (Benefit)			$ 463	$ 523	$ 223
Tax Expense (Benefit) from the Remeasurement of Deferred Taxes			(69)	(15)	$ (255)
Undistributed Foreign Earnings with Recorded Deferred Taxes			117	190
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries			4,500
Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance			743
Income tax loss carryforwards, subject to expiration			481
Remaining amount of loss carryforwards that has no expiration date			262
Unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized			297
Total accrued penalties and net accrued interest			35	$ 47
Scenario, Forecast
Valuation Allowance
Aggregate resolution of uncertainties		$ 220
U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Income Tax Examination
Tax Expense (Benefit)			76
Transition Tax Expense (Benefit)			278
Tax Expense (Benefit) from the Remeasurement of Deferred Taxes			(202)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Tax Planning Actions Taken in Anticipation of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act			(152)
Undistributed Foreign Earnings with Recorded Deferred Taxes			$ 1,000
Minimum | Scenario, Forecast
Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date		Jan. 1, 2018
Maximum | Scenario, Forecast
Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2037

Income Taxes (Analysis of the P

Income Taxes (Analysis of the Provision for Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 463	$ 523	$ 223
State	52	53	56
Other countries	330	361	394
Total	845	937	673
United States	(68)	(40)	(180)
State	(3)	31	(74)
Other countries	2	(6)	(1)
Total	(69)	(15)	(255)
Total provision for income taxes	$ 776	$ 922	$ 418

Income Taxes (Income before Inc

Income Taxes (Income before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 1,995	$ 2,088	$ 451
Other countries	996	921	884
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Interests	$ 2,991	$ 3,009	$ 1,335

Income Taxes (Deferred Income T

Income Taxes (Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefits	$ 312	$ 499
Tax credits and loss carryforwards	470	450
Derivatives and unrealized exchange gains and losses	63	32
Share based compensation	47	86
Other	308	480
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	1,200	1,547
Valuation allowances	(176)	(225)
Total deferred tax assets	1,024	1,322
Property, plant and equipment, net	818	1,079
Investments in subsidiaries	117	190
Goodwill	83	83
Other	186	268
Total deferred tax liabilities	1,204	1,620
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ (180)	$ (298)

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Examination
U.S. statutory rate applied to income before income taxes		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Rate of state income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.10%	1.80%	(0.90%)
Statutory rates other than U.S. statutory rate		(3.10%)	(2.70%)	(6.90%)
Venezuela deconsolidation, balance sheet remeasurement and inflationary impacts		0.00%	(0.10%)	4.50%
Uncertain tax positions adjustment	[1]	0.00%	0.00%	3.70%
Routine tax incentives		(2.70%)	(4.00%)	(7.40%)
Net tax (benefit) cost on foreign income		(0.70%)	0.10%	5.10%
Net impact of the Tax Act		(2.50%)	0.00%	0.00%
Other - net	[2]	(1.20%)	0.50%	(1.80%)
Effective income tax rate		25.90%	30.60%	31.30%
Tax Charge, UTP				$ 49
[1]	In 2015, we updated our assessment of uncertain tax positions for certain international operations and as a result we recorded an immaterial income tax charge of $49 related to prior years.
[2]	Other - net is composed of numerous items, none of which is greater than 1.75 percent of income before income taxes.

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Inco

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns
Balance at January 1	$ 321	$ 406	$ 416
Gross increases for tax positions of prior years	50	20	80
Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years	(23)	(104)	(61)
Gross increases for tax positions of the current year	37	39	59
Settlements	(19)	(29)	(63)
Other	(12)	(11)	(25)
Balance at December 31	$ 354	$ 321	$ 406

Income Taxes (Remaining Tax Yea

Income Taxes (Remaining Tax Years Subject to Examination) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2005	Dec. 31, 2004
United States
Income Tax Examination
Year federal income tax returns have been audited	2,013
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination				2,007	2,005	2,004
Minimum | United States
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,014		2,010
Minimum | United Kingdom
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,012
Minimum | Brazil
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,012
Minimum | South Korea
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,014
Minimum | China
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,008
Maximum | United States
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,017	2,013
Maximum | United Kingdom
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,017
Maximum | Brazil
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,017
Maximum | South Korea
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,017
Maximum | China
Income Tax Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2,017

Earnings Per Share (Narratives)

Earnings Per Share (Narratives) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common shares outstanding	351.1	356.6	360.9

Earnings Per Share (Average Com

Earnings Per Share (Average Common shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic	353.6	359.4	363.8
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share unit awards	2.3	2.3	2.5
Diluted	355.9	361.7	366.3

Business Segment and Geograph70

Business Segment and Geographic Data Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended			27 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount		$ 0	$ 11	$ (153)
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	[1]	$ (27)	$ (8)	$ (1,568)
Net Sales Percentage to One Customer | Walmart Inc.
Net sales to Walmart, percent		14.00%	14.00%	14.00%
K-C Venezuela
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations				$ (45)
Corporate and Other | K-C Venezuela
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations				(5)
Other Income | K-C Venezuela
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount			$ 11	(108)
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations				(40)
2014 Organization Restructuring | Corporate and Other
Restructuring Charges			38
Before Tax | 2014 Organization Restructuring
Restructuring Charges			$ 35	$ 63	$ 231
[1]	Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108, respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements.

Business Segment and Geograph71

Business Segment and Geographic Data Information (Information Concerning Consolidated Operations by Business Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended			27 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Depreciation and amortization		$ 724	$ 705	$ 746
Net Sales		18,259	18,202	18,591
Operating Profit		3,299	3,317	1,613
Other (income) expense, net	[1]	27	8	1,568
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount		0	11	(153)
Capital Spending		785	771	1,056
Goodwill	[2]	1,576	1,480	1,446	$ 1,480
Assets		15,151	14,602	14,842	14,602
United States
Net Sales		8,698	8,874	8,819
Personal Care
Depreciation and amortization		324	305	340
Net Sales	[3]	9,078	9,046	9,204
Operating Profit	[4]	1,907	1,857	1,885
Capital Spending		405	421	590
Goodwill	[2]	617	549	533	549
Assets		6,592	6,141	6,330	6,141
Consumer Tissue
Depreciation and amortization		283	280	282
Net Sales	[3]	5,932	5,967	6,121
Operating Profit	[4]	1,034	1,117	1,073
Capital Spending		281	250	344
Goodwill	[2]	559	538	524	538
Assets		5,007	4,761	5,050	4,761
K-C Professional and Other
Depreciation and amortization		112	116	121
Net Sales	[3]	3,208	3,150	3,219
Operating Profit	[4]	633	603	590
Capital Spending		92	95	116
Goodwill	[2]	400	393	389	393
Assets		2,255	2,151	2,264	2,151
Corporate and Other
Depreciation and amortization		5	4	3
Net Sales	[3]	41	39	47
Operating Profit	[5]	(248)	(252)	(367)
Capital Spending		7	5	6
Goodwill	[2]	0	0	0	0
Assets		1,297	1,549	1,198	1,549
K-C Venezuela
Charge for Venezuelan Balance Sheet Remeasurement				45
K-C Turkey | Corporate and Other
Charges for workforce reductions and other exit costs				23
Other Income
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt		$ (24)
2015 U.S. plan settlements (recorded in Other (income) and expense, net)				1,358
Other Income | K-C Venezuela
Charge for Venezuelan Balance Sheet Remeasurement				40
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount			11	(108)
Corporate and Other | K-C Venezuela
Charge for Venezuelan Balance Sheet Remeasurement				5
Corporate and Other | 2014 Organization Restructuring
Charges for workforce reductions and other exit costs			38
After Tax | K-C Venezuela
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount				(102)
After Tax | 2014 Organization Restructuring
Charges for workforce reductions and other exit costs			27	42	164
Before Tax | 2014 Organization Restructuring
Charges for workforce reductions and other exit costs			$ 35	$ 63	$ 231
K-C Lever
Noncontrolling interest acquired		50.00%
K-C Lever | Personal Care
Goodwill		$ 35
[1]	Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108, respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements.
[2]	In 2017, we acquired the remaining 50 percent of our joint venture in India, which resulted in the recognition of $35 of personal care goodwill. All other changes in goodwill are related to currency.
[3]	Net sales in the U.S. to third parties totaled $8,698, $8,874 and $8,819 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No other individual country's net sales exceeds 10 percent of total net sales.
[4]	Segment operating profit excludes other (income) and expense, net and income and expenses not associated with the business segments.
[5]	Corporate & Other includes charges related to the 2014 Organization Restructuring of $38 and $63 in 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $5 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet in 2015. Corporate & Other also includes charges of $23 for restructuring in Turkey in 2015.

Business Segment and Geograph72

Business Segment and Geographic Data Information (Sales of Principal Products) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Sales of Principal Products	$ 18.3	$ 18.2	$ 18.6
Consumer Tissue Products
Sales of Principal Products	5.9	6	6.1
Baby and Child Care Products
Sales of Principal Products	6.3	6.4	6.6
Away from Home Professional Products
Sales of Principal Products	3.2	3.1	3.2
All Other
Sales of Principal Products	$ 2.9	$ 2.7	$ 2.7

Supplemental Data (Narrative) (

Supplemental Data (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Investments in Equity Companies	$ 233	$ 257
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees	1,100
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	7,436	7,169
United States
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 3,591	$ 3,638
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	47.90%
Investments in Equity Companies	$ 170
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2,600

Supplemental Data (Supplemental

Supplemental Data (Supplemental Income Statement Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Data
Advertising expense	$ 648	$ 665	$ 710
Research expense	$ 311	$ 328	$ 324

Supplemental Data Supplemental

Supplemental Data Supplemental Data (Equity Method Investment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net Sales	$ 2,191	$ 2,138	$ 2,255
Gross Profit	627	720	773
Operating Profit	378	454	497
Net Income	214	276	308
Corporation's Share of Net Income	104	132	149
Current Assets	828	963	1,103
Non-Current Assets	1,232	1,168	993
Current Liabilities	415	531	508
Non-Current Liabilities	1,125	1,046	1,068
Stockholders' Equity	$ 520	$ 554	$ 520

Supplemental Data (Summary of A

Supplemental Data (Summary of Accounts Receivable, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Data (Millions of dollars) [Abstract]
From customers	$ 2,203	$ 2,077
Other	168	167
Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts	(56)	(68)
Total	$ 2,315	$ 2,176

Supplemental Data (Summary of I

Supplemental Data (Summary of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory
Raw materials	$ 345	$ 329
Work in process	213	203
Finished goods	1,105	1,030
Supplies and other	303	280
Gross inventories	1,966	1,842
Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost	(176)	(163)
Total	1,790	1,679
LIFO
Inventory
Raw materials	87	93
Work in process	110	114
Finished goods	421	430
Supplies and other	0	0
Gross inventories	618	637
Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost	(176)	(163)
Total	442	474
Non- LIFO
Inventory
Raw materials	258	236
Work in process	103	89
Finished goods	684	600
Supplies and other	303	280
Gross inventories	1,348	1,205
Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost	0	0
Total	$ 1,348	$ 1,205

Supplemental Data (Summary of P

Supplemental Data (Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Data
Land	$ 173	$ 163
Buildings	2,830	2,612
Machinery and equipment	14,612	13,591
Construction in progress	300	488
Total before accumulated depreciation	17,915	16,854
Less accumulated depreciation	(10,479)	(9,685)
Total	$ 7,436	$ 7,169

Supplemental Data (Summary of79

Supplemental Data (Summary of Accrued Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Data
Accrued advertising and promotion	$ 394	$ 373
Accrued salaries and wages	449	426
Accrued rebates	227	220
Accrued taxes - income and other	249	259
Accrued interest	68	96
Derivatives	45	44
Other	298	357
Total	$ 1,730	$ 1,775

Supplemental Data (Summary of C

Supplemental Data (Summary of Cash Flow Effects of Decrease (Increase) in Operating Working Capital) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable	$ (44)	$ (23)	$ 60
Inventories	(33)	230	(28)
Trade accounts payable	174	(61)	44
Accrued expenses	(102)	26	(110)
Accrued income taxes	(176)	121	(81)
Derivatives	(47)	43	(63)
Currency and other	80	(2)	(267)
Total	$ (148)	$ 334	$ (445)

Supplemental Data (Other Cash F

Supplemental Data (Other Cash Flow Data and Interest Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Data
Interest paid	$ 354	$ 315	$ 308
Income taxes paid	$ 961	$ 744	$ 695

Subsequent Events - Announcem82

Subsequent Events - Announcement of 2018 Global Restructuring Program Narrative (Details) - 2018 Global Restructuring Program - Scenario, Forecast $ in Millions	36 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)Employee	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee	5,000
Minimum | Cash charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 900
Minimum | After Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	1,350	$ 950
Minimum | Before Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	1,700	1,200
Minimum | Before Tax | Non-cash charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 800
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee	5,500
Maximum | Cash charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 1,000
Maximum | After Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	1,500	1,050
Maximum | Before Tax
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	1,900	$ 1,350
Maximum | Before Tax | Non-cash charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 900

Valuation and Qualifying Acco83

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at Beginning of Period		$ 50	$ 50	$ 50
Charged to Costs and Expenses		8	8	12
Charged to Other Accounts	[1]	2	3	(10)
Write-Offs and Reclassifications	[2]	22	11	2
Balance at End of Period		38	50	50
Allowances for Sales Discounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at Beginning of Period		18	15	16
Charged to Costs and Expenses		247	254	256
Charged to Other Accounts	[1]	0	0	(1)
Write-Offs and Reclassifications	[3]	247	251	256
Balance at End of Period		18	18	15
Deferred Taxes
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at Beginning of Period		225	274	215
Charged to Costs and Expenses		(59)	(45)	78
Charged to Other Accounts		0	0	0
Write-Offs and Reclassifications	[4]	(10)	4	19
Balance at End of Period		$ 176	$ 225	$ 274
[1]	Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
[2]	Primarily uncollectible receivables written off.
[3]	Sales discounts allowed.
[4]	Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange.