NASDAQ:KMB Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $98.77 +0.34 (+0.35%) Closing price 09/28/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$98.50 -0.27 (-0.27%) As of 08:20 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Kimberly-Clark Stock (NASDAQ:KMB) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Kimberly-Clark alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$97.34▼$99.0150-Day Range$97.22▼$113.2152-Week Range$92.42▼$125.32Volume3.33 million shsAverage Volume4.61 million shsMarket Capitalization$32.85 billionP/E Ratio16.80Dividend Yield5.18%Price Target$117.36Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is a global personal care and consumer products company that develops and markets essential products for consumers and professional customers. Its portfolio includes products in the baby and childcare, adult care, feminine care, facial and bathroom tissue, and household categories. The company’s well-known brands include Huggies diapers and wipes, Kleenex tissues, Kotex feminine care products, Cottonelle and Scott bathroom tissue, and Depend and Poise adult care products. Kimberly-Clark also supplies professional hygiene and workplace solutions through its Kimberly-Clark Professional business. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kimberly-Clark serves customers in numerous international markets, with products sold in more than 175 countries and territories. Its operations are organized around consumer and professional care products, supported by manufacturing, research, marketing, and distribution activities worldwide.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Kimberly-Clark Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks79th Percentile Overall ScoreKMB MarketRank™: Kimberly-Clark scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 49th out of 171 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.7 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingKimberly-Clark has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialKimberly-Clark has a consensus price target of $117.36, representing about 18.8% upside from its current price of $98.77.Amount of Analyst CoverageKimberly-Clark has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Kimberly-Clark's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth0.82% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kimberly-Clark are expected to grow by 0.82% in the coming year, from $7.35 to $7.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kimberly-Clark is 16.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kimberly-Clark is 16.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 14.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKimberly-Clark has a PEG Ratio of 4.53. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKimberly-Clark has a P/B Ratio of 20.12. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Kimberly-Clark's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted15.91% of the float of Kimberly-Clark has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKimberly-Clark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.43.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kimberly-Clark has recently increased by 4.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipKimberly-Clark is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.20%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthKimberly-Clark has been increasing its dividend for 54 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kimberly-Clark is 87.07%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Kimberly-Clark will have a dividend payout ratio of 69.10% next year. This indicates that Kimberly-Clark will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Kimberly-Clark's dividend. News and Social Media3.5 / 5News Sentiment0.53 News SentimentKimberly-Clark has a news sentiment score of 0.53. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Kimberly-Clark this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest71 people have searched for KMB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 61% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows29 people have added Kimberly-Clark to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 190% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kimberly-Clark insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.75% of the stock of Kimberly-Clark is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.29% of the stock of Kimberly-Clark is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Kimberly-Clark's insider trading history. Receive KMB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kimberly-Clark and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. KMB Stock News HeadlinesKimberly-Clark Launches Kenvue Note Exchange and ConsentSeptember 28 at 5:11 PM | tipranks.comKimberly-Clark Corporation Announces Commencement of Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Kenvue NotesSeptember 28 at 4:05 PM | prnewswire.comSmall Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power GridA small Colorado company has secured rights to technology that could prevent the U.S. public power grid from collapsing — and billionaire Sam Altman is now an investor. This under-the-radar firm is drawing serious attention from those watching the energy infrastructure space closely.September 29 at 1:00 AM | Altimetry (Ad)PG vs. KMB: Bigger Yield Isn’t Everything. Here’s Which Stock Truly Delivers for RetireesSeptember 26 at 9:30 AM | 247wallst.comPG vs. KMB: Bigger Yield Isn't Everything. Here's Which Stock Truly Delivers for RetireesSeptember 26 at 9:29 AM | 247wallst.comNatural Alternatives International (NASDAQ:NAII) vs. Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) Financial SurveySeptember 25, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comKimberly-Clark's 54-Year Dividend Streak Masks a Troubling Cash Flow ProblemSeptember 24, 2026 | 247wallst.comKimberly-Clark’s Tampon Safety Study Signals Low Risk and Steady Support for KMBSeptember 23, 2026 | tipranks.comSee More Headlines KMB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KMB shares performed this year? Kimberly-Clark's stock was trading at $100.89 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, KMB shares have decreased by 2.1% and is now trading at $98.77. How were Kimberly-Clark's earnings last quarter? Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 4th. The company reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.21. Kimberly-Clark's quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does Kimberly-Clark have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Kimberly-Clark: Softex Indonesia, I-Flow Corporation, Baylis Medical Company, Jackson Safety, Colombiana Kimberly Colpapel, Kimberly-Clark of South Africa Pty Ltd., P.T. Kimberly-Clark Indonesia, and more. How do I buy shares of Kimberly-Clark? Shares of KMB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Record date for 7/2 Dividend6/05/2026Ex-Dividend for 7/2 Dividend6/05/2026Dividend Payable7/02/2026Last Earnings8/04/2026Record date for 10/2 Dividend9/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/2 Dividend9/04/2026Today9/28/2026Dividend Payable10/02/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/29/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Yellow Zone (3w+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 For the last 3 weeks, KMB's financial health has been in the Yellow zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Personal Care Products Sub-IndustryPersonal Care Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:KMB CIK55785 Webwww.kimberly-clark.com Phone(972) 281-1200Fax972-281-1435Employees36,000Year Founded1872Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Kimberly-Clark$117.36 High Price Target$162.00 Low Price Target$90.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$5.88 Trailing P/E Ratio16.80 Forward P/E Ratio13.44 P/E Growth4.53Net Income$2.02 billion Net Margins11.79% Pretax Margin13.50% Return on Equity143.92% Return on Assets14.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.45 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.69 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$16.45 billion Price / Sales2.00 Cash Flow$10.02 per share Price / Cash Flow9.86 Book Value$4.91 per share Price / Book20.12Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares332,580,000Free Float330,085,000Market Cap$32.85 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.25 Social Links The Infrastructure's Backbone: 10 Stocks Powering the AI BuildoutThe AI boom extends far beyond the biggest tech names. Discover 10 companies supplying the memory, storage, networking, semiconductor manufacturing, and power infrastructure that make AI possible. Learn where the next wave of AI investment opportunities may emerge—and the key risks investors should watch as the global AI buildout accelerates.Get This Free Report This page (NASDAQ:KMB) was last updated on 9/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersTrump's New DollarPorter Stansberry says President Trump has signed an executive order initiating what he calls a full U.S. doll...Porter & Company | SponsoredHere’s the stock symbol I’ve promisedWhitney Tilson of Stansberry Research has long recommended Berkshire Hathaway as a core retirement holding - b...Stansberry Research | SponsoredHere’s Why Trump Won’t End The Iran WarTrump has called an Iran deal close 38 times since the war began, yet the fighting keeps flaring back up. O...Banyan Hill Publishing | SponsoredBank of America: 'Digital Dollar Inevitable'Bank of America just revealed your expiration date. In their Bloomberg interview, they didn't just predict the...Decentralized Masters | SponsoredThese gold assets are priced for $1,800 gold [it's over $4,000]Gold's major miners are generating record free cash flow, with margins as high as 75 percent even after gold's...Golden Portfolio | SponsoredYour withdrawal order could cost you in taxesIf you have $2M or more saved, the 4% rule points to roughly $92,000 a year - but it's a single-variable answe...SmartAsset | SponsoredEarth's biggest energy source: near Grand CanyonThe largest energy source on Earth contains 50,000 times every oil and gas reserve on the planet combined - an...Behind the Markets | SponsoredYour book is insideThe "Sucker's Bet" Most New Options Traders Fall For Most people who try options lose money the same way. ...Profits Run | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Kimberly-Clark Corporation Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Kimberly-Clark With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Unlock superior investment research and tools. Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools and reports. Get MarketBeat All Access MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
