Kimberly-Clark Corp.

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

Kimberly‑Clark Corporation (KMB) is a global consumer staples company best known for brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex and Scott. It manufactures and sells tissue, personal care and professional products, serving both mature and emerging markets. For investors, KMB typically represents a defensive exposure: steady demand for hygiene and household essentials can mean stable revenues and cash flow across economic cycles. Key drivers include brand strength, pricing power, cost control and growth in emerging markets and away‑from‑home channels. Risks include commodity and freight cost inflation (pulp, oil‑based inputs), foreign exchange swings, competitively pressured margins and evolving consumer preferences. Kimberly‑Clark has historically returned capital through dividends and buybacks, but past distributions aren’t guarantees of future pay-outs. This summary is educational only and not personalised advice — values can rise or fall and suitability depends on your individual circumstances.

Why It's Moving

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

Kimberly-Clark sets stage for Q4 earnings reveal amid steady dividend commitment.

Kimberly-Clark announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results will drop on January 27, 2026, sparking investor focus on upcoming performance snapshots. With no fresh earnings in the past week, the consumer goods sector holds firm, buoyed by reliable dividend payers like KMB navigating inflation pressures.

Sentiment:
⚖️Neutral
  • Q4 earnings release slated for January 27 at 6:30 a.m. EST, followed by management Q&A, heightening anticipation for end-of-year insights.
  • Board declared $1.26 quarterly dividend payable January 5, 2026—marking 53 straight years of increases and underscoring financial stability.
  • Recent quarters showed EPS beats like $1.82 for Q3 (Sep 2025), signaling resilient demand for essentials amid sector headwinds.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding Kimberly-Clark's stock with a target price of $137.32, indicating potential growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Kimberly-Clark is generating strong revenue and cash flow, indicating solid financial performance overall.

Average

Dividend

Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield of 3.68% is reasonable for those interested in dividend-paying stocks. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $37.80 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Defensive cash flows

Everyday hygiene products can support steady revenues and dividends; however, performance can vary with input costs and market competition.

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Emerging markets growth

Growth opportunities exist outside mature markets as incomes rise, but exposure brings currency and geopolitical risks that may affect results.

Input cost sensitivity

Margins can be squeezed by pulp, packaging and freight inflation; cost management and pricing are key to protecting profitability.

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