Kenvue (KVUE) stock
Consumer Staples · Personal Care Products
Kenvue (KVUE) is a Personal Care Products company in the Consumer Staples sector, headquartered in Skillman, New Jersey. As of October 23, 2026, KVUE closed at $19.57, a market capitalization of $37.59 billion, the 284th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $15.41 billion in revenue (+3% year over year) and $1.91 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 22.8x trailing earnings and 15.8x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +37.6% (dividends reinvested)
- 52-week range: $14.02 – $20.13
- Gross margin 58.4%, operating margin 19.4%
- Dividend yield: 4.29%, 2 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C across 10 metrics
- 18th largest of 34 Consumer Staples stocks in the S&P 500
KVUE price chart
1Y price change: +29.7% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVUE | +10.8% | +18.8% | +37.6% | +4.5% | — | — | -4.9% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2023.
KVUE key statistics
- Market cap
- $37.6B
- #284 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.8x
- Forward P/E
- 15.8x
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.86
- Revenue (TTM)
- $15.4B
- +3%
- Free cash flow
- $1.9B
- Gross margin
- 58.4%
- Operating margin
- 19.4%
- Return on equity
- 15.6%
- Dividend yield
- 4.29%
- 52-week range
- $14.02 – $20.13
- Beta
- 0.45
- Price / sales
- 2.4x
- EV / EBITDA
- 13.0x
- Debt / equity
- 0.82x
- Employees
- 21,780
KVUE report card
CTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth3.0%D
- Gross margin58.4%B
- Operating margin19.4%C
- FCF margin12.4%C
- Return on equity15.6%B
- Net debt / EBITDA2.2xD
- Forward P/E15.8xB
- PEG ratio1.6xC
- Shareholder yield4.8%B
- Share count change / yr3.9%F
Kenvue financials
Revenue went from $15.1B in fiscal 2022 to $15.1B in fiscal 2025, growing 0.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.1B | $15.4B | $15.5B | $15.1B |
| Gross profit | $8.4B | $8.6B | $9.0B | $8.8B |
| Operating income | $2.9B | $2.5B | $1.8B | $2.4B |
| Net income | $2.1B | $1.7B | $1.0B | $1.5B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.21 | $0.90 | $0.54 | $0.76 |
| Free cash flow | $39.0M | $2.7B | $1.3B | $1.7B |
| Buybacks | — | $7.0M | $235.0M | $197.0M |
| Dividends paid | $0 | $766.0M | $1.6B | $1.6B |
| Diluted shares | 1.7B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into KVUE?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $45.1B and $1.9B of trailing free cash flow, Kenvue needs to grow free cash flow about 14.7% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 253.4% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 25.7x vs. median 24.1x (10th–90th percentile 17.9x–39.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
KVUE dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.29%
- Annual dividend
- $0.84
- Years of increases
- 2
- 5-yr dividend growth
- —
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 97%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
KVUE earnings
Next report: October 30, 2026. Last quarter's revenue was $4.0B (+3% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.32 | $0.31 | -2.8% |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.32 | +23.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.22 | $0.27 | +21.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.26 | $0.28 | +5.7% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.29 | +2.2% |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.24 | +5.4% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.26 | $0.26 | +1.5% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.27 | $0.28 | +3.0% |
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KVUE news
- Is Kenvue (KVUE) Below Fair Value After Its 40% Run? · Oct 23, 2026
- Global Teledermatology Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2026-2035 | AI, Hybrid Care and DTC Models Fuel 14.10% CAGR to USD 60.96 Billion by 2035 · Oct 22, 2026
- Kenvue to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 30, 2026 · Oct 21, 2026
- What to Expect From Kenvue's Next Quarterly Earnings Report · Oct 15, 2026
- Essity: Interim Report Quarter 3, 2026 · Oct 22, 2026
KVUE stock FAQ
What is KVUE's market cap?
Kenvue's market capitalization is $37.59 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 284th in the S&P 500.
What is KVUE's P/E ratio?
KVUE trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.8x and a forward P/E of 15.8x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 24.1x.
Does KVUE pay a dividend?
Yes. Kenvue pays $0.84 per share a year, a 4.29% yield. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row.
How much has KVUE stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, KVUE returned +37.6% over one year through October 23, 2026.
Is KVUE stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Kenvue must grow free cash flow about 15% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 253% 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.
When does KVUE report earnings?
Kenvue is expected to report earnings on October 30, 2026.
How many employees does Kenvue have?
Kenvue has about 21,780 full-time employees, or $707,438 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology