Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)

Currency in USD
98.43
+2.33(+2.42%)
Closed·
97.94-0.49(-0.50%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
96.3398.76
52 wk Range
92.42144.31
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
96.1
Open
96.38
Day's Range
96.33-98.76
52 wk Range
92.42-144.31
Volume
5.18M
Average Volume (3m)
5.11M
1-Year Change
-25.3073%
Book Value / Share
5.41
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
114.50
Upside
+16.33%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Kimberly-Clark Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 114.50
(+16.33% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold106.00+7.69%105.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Barclays
Hold99.00+0.58%105.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold108.00+9.72%109.00MaintainApr 13, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold100.00+1.60%110.00MaintainApr 08, 2026
UBS
Hold105.00+6.67%110.00MaintainApr 07, 2026

Kimberly-Clark Corp SWOT Analysis


Efficiency Drive
Kimberly-Clark's focus on productivity and supply chain optimization aims to offset market challenges and boost profitability in a competitive landscape
Global Expansion
The International Family Products Joint Venture positions KMB for growth in emerging markets, potentially driving future earnings and geographic diversification
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS of $7.51 for FY1 and $7.92 for FY2, with an average price target of $143.50, reflecting cautious optimism amid market uncertainties
Market Dynamics
KMB navigates shifting promotional activities and category growth concerns while leveraging its strong brand presence to maintain market position
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Kimberly-Clark Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $1.60 missed forecast of $1.93 by 17.1%; revenue beat expectations at $4.2B vs. $4.09B projected, up 2.69%.
  • Organic growth reached 2.5% driven by 3% volume/mix increase; adjusted operating profit rose ~4% YoY with 6% gross productivity gains.
  • Stock edged up 0.34% to $98.58 in premarket despite earnings miss; company maintained 53-year dividend streak with 5.21% yield.
  • Q2 2026 guidance projects EPS of $2.10 with revenue of approximately $4.25B; innovation pipeline remains key growth driver per CEO Hsu.
  • Key risks include supply chain disruptions, commodity price volatility, and West Coast distribution center incident expected to impact Q2 results.
Last Updated: 28/04/2026, 11:54
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.97 / 1.93
Revenue / Forecast
4.2B / 4.09B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.38%
Dividend Yield
5.20%
Industry Median 2.84%
Annualised payout
5.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.07%
Growth Streak

KMB Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
19.0x16.3x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−1.410.110.03
Price/Book
18.2x4.7x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x2.1x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.1%19.9%21.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care. The North America segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipers, tissue, towels, soaps and sanitizers, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Wypall , and other brand names. Its International Personal Care segment provides baby and child care, adult care and feminine care, including disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, and other related products under the Huggies, Kotex, Goodfeel, Intimus, Depend, and other brand names. The company sells its household use products directly to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, warehouse clubs, variety and department stores, and other retail outlets, as well as through other distributors and e-commerce. It also sells its professional use products through distributors, directly to manufacturing, lodging, office building, food service, and high-volume public facilities, and through e-commerce. Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
157.93M47.58%15.55B
Other Institutional Investors
135.96M40.96%13.38B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
38.03M11.46%3.74B
Total
331.92M100.00%32.67B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.31%40,846,7343,925,575
BlackRock, Inc.8.66%28,732,1092,761,299

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FAQ

What Is the Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Price Today?

The Kimberly-Clark stock price today is 98.43 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Kimberly-Clark Trade On?

Kimberly-Clark is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kimberly-Clark?

The stock symbol for Kimberly-Clark is "KMB."

What Is the Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 97.94) Current Date: Apr 30, 2026

After hours price: 97.94. After hours price change (units): -0.49. Price change percentage: -0.50%

What Is the Kimberly-Clark Market Cap?

As of today, Kimberly-Clark market cap is 31.90B USD.

What Is Kimberly-Clark's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kimberly-Clark EPS (TTM) is 6.38.

When Is the Next Kimberly-Clark Earnings Date?

Kimberly-Clark will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KMB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Kimberly-Clark Stock Split?

Kimberly-Clark has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Kimberly-Clark Have?

Kimberly-Clark has 36000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

As of Apr 30, 2026, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is trading at a price of 98.43 USD, with a previous close of 96.10 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 96.33 USD to 98.76 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 92.42 USD to 144.31 USD.

What Is Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kimberly-Clark is 114.50 USD, with a high estimate of 162 USD and a low estimate of 90 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +16.33% Upside potential.

What Is the KMB Premarket Price?

KMB's last pre-market stock price is 96.31 USD. The pre-market share volume is 7,730.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.21, or 0.22%.

What Is the KMB After Hours Price?

KMB's last after hours stock price is 97.94 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.49, or -0.50%.
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