Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock
Consumer Staples · Household Products
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is a Household Products company in the Consumer Staples sector, headquartered in Irving, Texas. As of October 23, 2026, KMB closed at $110.15, a market capitalization of $36.63 billion, the 288th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $16.58 billion in revenue (+1% year over year) and $1.82 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 21.7x trailing earnings and 14.9x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -2.5% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +0.1% a year
- 52-week range: $92.42 – $123.09
- Gross margin 37.6%, operating margin 19.0%
- Dividend yield: 4.65%, 40 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 19th largest of 34 Consumer Staples stocks in the S&P 500
KMB price chart
1Y price change: -7.2% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMB | +12.7% | +13.4% | -2.5% | +0.8% | +0.1% | +2.8% | +11.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
KMB key statistics
- Market cap
- $36.6B
- #288 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.7x
- Forward P/E
- 14.9x
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.07
- Revenue (TTM)
- $16.6B
- +1%
- Free cash flow
- $1.8B
- Gross margin
- 37.6%
- Operating margin
- 19.0%
- Return on equity
- 104.9%
- Dividend yield
- 4.65%
- 52-week range
- $92.42 – $123.09
- Beta
- 0.28
- Price / sales
- 2.2x
- EV / EBITDA
- 12.2x
- Debt / equity
- 3.49x
- Employees
- 36,000
KMB report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth0.6%D
- Gross margin37.6%C
- Operating margin19.0%C
- FCF margin11.0%C
- Return on equity104.9%A
- Net debt / EBITDA1.6xC
- Forward P/E14.9xA
- PEG ratio2.0xD
- Shareholder yield5.0%A
- Share count change / yr-0.5%B
Kimberly-Clark financials
Revenue went from $18.3B in fiscal 2016 to $16.4B in fiscal 2025, shrinking 1.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.3B | $18.3B | $18.5B | $18.4B | $19.1B | $19.4B | $20.2B | $17.1B | $16.8B | $16.4B |
| Gross profit | $6.7B | $6.6B | $5.6B | $6.0B | $6.8B | $6.0B | $6.2B | $6.3B | $6.3B | $5.9B |
| Operating income | $3.4B | $3.4B | $2.2B | $3.0B | $3.2B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $1.9B | $2.7B | $2.4B |
| Net income | $2.2B | $2.3B | $1.4B | $2.2B | $2.4B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $2.5B | $2.0B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.99 | $6.40 | $4.03 | $6.24 | $6.87 | $5.35 | $5.72 | $5.21 | $7.55 | $6.07 |
| Free cash flow | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.1B | $1.5B | $2.5B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $1.6B |
| Buybacks | $739.0M | $911.0M | $800.0M | $800.0M | $700.0M | $400.0M | $100.0M | $225.0M | $1.0B | $141.0M |
| Dividends paid | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.7B |
| Diluted shares | 361.7M | 355.9M | 349.6M | 345.6M | 342.5M | 338.8M | 338.3M | 338.8M | 337.0M | 333.2M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into KMB?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $42.2B and $1.8B of trailing free cash flow, Kimberly-Clark needs to grow free cash flow about 14.3% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -8.2% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 18.1x vs. median 20.4x (10th–90th percentile 14.5x–31.8x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
KMB dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.65%
- Annual dividend
- $5.12
- Years of increases
- 40
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 3.3%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 100%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
KMB analyst price targets
16 analysts' average 12-month target is $114.19 (+4% vs. $110.15). Targets range from $90.00 to $162.00. 41% rate it a buy.
KMB earnings
Next report: November 5, 2026. Kimberly-Clark has beaten EPS estimates 6 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $4.2B (+1% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $2.01 | $2.12 | +5.7% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $1.93 | $1.97 | +2.2% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $1.81 | $1.86 | +2.7% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1.75 | $1.82 | +3.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $1.66 | $1.92 | +16.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $1.89 | $1.93 | +2.0% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | $1.51 | $1.50 | -0.9% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $1.71 | $1.83 | +7.2% |
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KMB news
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KMB stock FAQ
What is KMB's market cap?
Kimberly-Clark's market capitalization is $36.63 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 288th in the S&P 500.
What is KMB's P/E ratio?
KMB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.7x and a forward P/E of 14.9x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 20.4x.
Does KMB pay a dividend?
Yes. Kimberly-Clark pays $5.12 per share a year, a 4.65% yield. It has raised its dividend 40 years in a row. Dividends grew 3.3% a year over the last five years.
How much has KMB stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, KMB returned -2.5% over one year, +0.1% a year over five years, +2.8% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is KMB stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Kimberly-Clark must grow free cash flow about 14% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 8% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the KMB price target?
16 analysts cover KMB with an average 12-month price target of $114.19, +4% from the current price. 41% of them rate it a buy.
When does KMB report earnings?
Kimberly-Clark is expected to report earnings on November 5, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 6 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Kimberly-Clark have?
Kimberly-Clark has about 36,000 full-time employees, or $460,611 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology