Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)

NYSE: KMB · Real-Time Price · USD
136.37
+0.76 (0.56%)
Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.56%
Market Cap 45.48B
Revenue (ttm) 20.10B
Net Income (ttm) 2.61B
Shares Out 333.49M
EPS (ttm) 7.72
PE Ratio 17.67
Forward PE 18.40
Dividend $4.88 (3.58%)
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 6, 2024
Volume 1,402,587
Open 135.31
Previous Close 135.61
Day's Range 134.65 - 136.51
52-Week Range 117.67 - 149.31
Beta 0.41
Analysts Buy
Price Target 149.93 (+9.94%)
Earnings Date Oct 22, 2024

About KMB

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The company’s Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Sweety, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Thinx, ... [Read more]

Founded 1910
Employees 41,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KMB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Kimberly-Clark's revenue was $20.43 billion, an increase of 1.27% compared to the previous year's $20.18 billion. Earnings were $1.76 billion, a decrease of -8.79%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for KMB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $149.93, which is an increase of 9.94% from the latest price.

Price Target
$149.93
(9.94% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kimberly-Clark Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Date of 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting

DALLAS , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kimberly-Clark Elects Joseph Romanelli to its Board of Directors

DALLAS , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that Joseph Romanelli, president of Human Health International for Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, ("M...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

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11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Wet Tissues and Wipes Industry Forecast to Reach $28.5 Billion by 2030: Global Market Analysis (2014-2030) with Profiles of 37 Major Players - Godrej Consumer Products, Kimberly-Clark, Nice-Pak Products & More

Dublin, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Wet Tissue and Wipe - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Wet Tissue and ...

22 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School Is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®

TINLEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CampusMultimedia--Tinley Park High School teacher wins Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom Grand Prize: $5,000 to her; $5,000 and a year's supply of Kleenex to her s...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Kimberly-Clark: Not Convinced Of Meeting FY 2024 Guidance

I maintain a sell rating on Kimberly-Clark due to weak consumer spending and expected underperformance in OSG and earnings growth versus management guidance. KMB's 1% OSG in 3Q24 was driven by inflati...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

U by Kotex® Launches MaxiMalism Jeans to Help End Shame Around Periods

- Jean Pockets That Show Off (Not Hide) Your Pad - CHICAGO , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent study, 83% of girls feel like they should hide their period products on the way to the ...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Kimberly-Clark's Growth Potential 'Underestimated,' Analyst Sees Attractive Entry Point

Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reiterated the Buy rating on Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB stock, with a price forecast of $152.

4 weeks ago - Benzinga

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Jakubik - Investor Relations Mike Hsu - Chairman and Chief Executiv...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Kimberly-Clark's stock falls after sales fall short, with declines in tissues and personal care

Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. fell 3.1% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the parent of consumer brands including Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissues and Scott toilet paper reported third-quarter prof...

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

Kimberly-Clark trims sales forecast as consumers shift to cheaper options

Kleenex tissue maker Kimberly-Clark on Tuesday cut its full-year organic net sales forecast after missing Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales, as cost-conscious consumers swap its pricier pe...

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results and Reaffirms 2024 Profit Outlook

Delivers net sales of $5.0 billion on 1 percent organic sales growth Results and outlook reflect strong in-market execution, effective cost management and productivity DALLAS , Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswi...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Huggies® Promotes Safe Sleep During Safe Sleep Awareness Month

The brand is giving away baby bodysuits to help educate caregivers on safe sleep best practices as recommended by experts CHICAGO , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infan...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Kimberly-Clark to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on October 22, 2024

DALLAS , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) will issue its third quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, October 22. A press release and supplemental materials will be issued at approxim...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Kleenex--Ten teachers named finalists in the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program are finalists for the Grand Prize. Vote at HeroesoftheClassroom.com/vote.

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Kimberly-Clark: Good Growth Prospects And An Attractive Dividend Yield

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is poised for growth with volume recovery, innovation, and increased advertising. Margins are expected to improve due to volume leverage, productivity gains, and cost-saving...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Schneider Electric & Kimberly-Clark Announce Tax Credit Transfer ("TCT") Agreements to Advance Grid Resiliency

New TCT agreements contribute to supporting America's clean energy transition through tax credit transferability under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Projects are helping to pave the way for addit...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Depend® Brand Taps Emmitt Smith for Annual Stand Strong for Men's Health Campaign Benefitting the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Depend® has donated more than $1 million over the last five years to help fight the stigmas surrounding prostate cancer CHICAGO , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One in eight men will be diagnosed with...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Huggies® and Walgreens® Encourage Parents to Join Them in Supporting Families Struggling with Diaper Need

For every pack of Huggies® Diapers purchased at a Walgreens store or online at Walgreens.com through September, Huggies® will donate a day's worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Presents at Barclays 17th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference (Transcript)

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Barclays 17th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference September 4, 2024 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Mike Hsu - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Nelson Ur...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kimberly-Clark Is Not Overvalued, But It's Not The Issue With This Business

Investors should not rely solely on stock price to determine valuation; instead, use multiples like EV/EBITDA for a more accurate assessment. Kimberly-Clark is one of the key players in the personal c...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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3 months ago - Forbes

Kimberly-Clark to Webcast its Presentation at Barclays 17th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

DALLAS , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, will be featured speakers at the Barclays 17th...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire