Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$128.92 +1.03 (+0.81%)

As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Kimberly-Clark - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
6

Buy
3

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for KMB.

Consensus Price Target

$143.50
11.31% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark, the average price target is $143.50. The highest price target for KMB is $162.00, while the lowest price target for KMB is $118.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.31% from the current price of $128.92.

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KMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/30/24 to 6/30/25	1 Month Ago 5/31/24 to 5/31/25	3 Months Ago 4/1/24 to 4/1/25	1 Year Ago 7/1/23 to 6/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$143.50	$145.08	$144.85	$141.64
Forecasted Upside	11.31% Upside	0.82% Upside	1.20% Upside	2.49% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

KMB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KMB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Kimberly-Clark Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Kimberly-Clark	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.09	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.21% Upside	64.04% Upside	12.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KMB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/24/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$139.00 ➝ $135.00	+2.04%
4/23/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Nik Modi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $162.00	+22.90%
4/23/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Korinne Wolfmeyer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$158.00 ➝ $156.00	+18.58%
4/23/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Javier Escalante Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$168.00 ➝ $155.00	+15.83%
4/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$134.00 ➝ $146.00	+2.31%
4/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrea Teixeira Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$124.00 ➝ $131.00	-4.94%
3/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	-0.60%
1/15/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Filippo Falorni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$125.00 ➝ $118.00	-6.16%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$145.00	+14.05%
10/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$146.00 ➝ $147.00	+4.09%
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7/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Conrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$146.00	+4.68%
6/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $160.00	+18.35%
4/24/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$146.00 ➝ $150.00	+9.19%
4/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $152.00	+11.50%
10/12/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$125.00 ➝ $118.00	-1.17%

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Should I Buy Kimberly-Clark Stock? KMB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Kimberly-Clark pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kimberly-Clark
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Kimberly-Clark Co.:

The company has a strong net margin, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Kimberly-Clark Co. has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.26, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.93%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders.
Recent analyst reports show a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of around $143.73, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The company has demonstrated a remarkable return on equity, reflecting effective use of shareholder funds to generate profits, which can be attractive to investors looking for growth.
With a projected earnings per share (EPS) of 7.5 for the current fiscal year, there is optimism about the company's future profitability, which could enhance stock value.

Kimberly-Clark
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Kimberly-Clark Co. for these reasons:

The company reported revenue of $4.84 billion, which fell short of the consensus estimate, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by an insider, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook that could impact investor sentiment negatively.
The dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 68.66%, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could pose risks to the company's performance, affecting stock stability and investor returns.

KMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kimberly-Clark is $143.50, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $118.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" KMB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KMB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Kimberly-Clark's stock has a predicted upside of 11.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Kimberly-Clark has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kimberly-Clark less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Kimberly-Clark is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KMB compares to other companies.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target