Kenvue announced plans to cut approximately 3.5% of its global workforce as part of an initiative to “optimize its operating model, transform its supply chain, reduce complexity, and drive operational efficiencies, while strengthening core capabilities.”

The workforce reduction announcement was made with the release of its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year results.

Financial Results

Kirk Perry, CEO, said,

“We ended 2025 with stronger top- and bottom-line performance in the fourth quarter, which reflected both disciplined execution against our strategic priorities, as well as a more favorable year-ago comparison on sales. As we look to 2026, we remain focused on continuing to enhance our performance, while progressing toward completion of our value-creating combination with Kimberly-Clark.”

For the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 28, 2025, Kenvue’s net sales increased 3.2% vs the same quarter in 2024. 

Skin health and beauty fourth quarter net sales increased 2.9% vs the year prior.

Kenvue’s full-year net sales decreased 2.1% vs 2024.

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