Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) Stock Surges on $40B Buyout – Spin‑Off Saga, Tylenol Turmoil & Investor Outlook
Kimberly-Clark agreed to acquire Kenvue for $48.7 billion on Nov. 3, 2025, a 46% premium to its prior close. Kenvue shares surged nearly 20% on the news, while Kimberly-Clark stock dropped 13%. The deal follows a turbulent year for Kenvue, including a CEO ouster, falling sales, and litigation over Tylenol safety claims. Kenvue posted $15 billion in 2025 revenue and maintained gross margins near 59%.