Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Market Cap | 45.64B |
Revenue (ttm) | 20.06B |
Net Income (ttm) | 2.55B |
Shares Out | 331.68M |
EPS (ttm) | 7.55 |
PE Ratio | 18.20 |
Forward PE | 18.30 |
Dividend | $5.04 (3.67%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
Volume | 875,181 |
Open | 135.82 |
Previous Close | 135.64 |
Day's Range | 135.21 - 137.63 |
52-Week Range | 118.62 - 149.31 |
Beta | 0.43 |
Analysts | Hold |
Price Target | 143.64 (+4.39%) |
Earnings Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
About KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates through three segments: North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care and Professional. The company North America segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipers, tissue, towels, soaps and sanitizers, and other related produc... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark's revenue was $20.06 billion, a decrease of -1.83% compared to the previous year's $20.43 billion. Earnings were $2.55 billion, an increase of 44.27%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 14 analysts, the average rating for KMB stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $143.64, which is an increase of 4.39% from the latest price.
News

Kimberly-Clark: Weak Growth Performance Continues To Be A Major Concern (Rating Upgrade)
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Jakubik - Investor Relations Mike Hsu - Chairman and Chief Executiv...

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Kimberly-Clark Declares Dividend Increase
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Kimberly-Clark forecasts strong annual profit growth
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Kimberly-Clark Delivers Solid Results in First Year of Transformation
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Kimberly-Clark to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on January 28, 2025
DALLAS , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Tuesday, January 28. A press release and supplemental materials will be iss...

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference (Transcript)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference December 3, 2024 1:30 PM ET Company Participants Nelson Urdaneta - CFO Chris Jakubik - Head of IR Conference C...

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Kimberly-Clark to Webcast its Presentation at Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer & Retail Conference
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Kimberly-Clark Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Date of 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting
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