Apr 22, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. Kimberly-Clark Corp. saw its income in the 1Q drop 9.5% as sales growth was offset by weaker foreign currency exchange rates, as The Business Journal of Milwaukee informed Lesprom Network. Kimberly-Clark posted a profit of $431 million, or 98 cents per share. That is down from $476 million, or $1.04 per share. Sales also fell 6.6% in the quarter to $4.5 million, down from $4.8 million a year earlier. The company says growth in sales during the period was tied to higher selling prices, which were up 6%. However, a 3% decline in overall sales volumes and challenging economic conditions offset the growth experienced, Kimberly-Clark said in its press statement. Lower sales were particularly evident in the K-C Professional and Consumer Tissue businesses and the child care and personal care categories. Looking forward, Kimberly-Clark updated its 2009 outlook, estimating organic sales growth of 1% to 2%, somewhat below previous expectations. Net sales will decline 6% to 8 % and currency is expected to reduce sales some 8% to 9%, according to the company's 2009 forecast.