Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) trades at $98.99, down 19.3% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $92.42 to $125.32; the price is 21.0% below that high. It sits 3.6% below its 200-day average of $102.73, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 21.8% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 19.6 and a dividend yield of 5.18%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/kmb
Where it trades today
trading 20% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- KMB is valued near its sector range at 19.6x earnings versus 21.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- KMB carries a beta of 0.27, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- KMB remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 21.0% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- KMB is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PG, KO, PEP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for KMB come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for KMB. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Kimberly-Clark does
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care. The 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 products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Wypall , and other brand names. Its International Personal Care segment provides baby and child care, adult…
Employees
36,000
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Headquarters
Dallas, United States
What analysts expect
KMB carries a buy consensus from 15 analysts, with an average price target of $116.20 versus $98.99 today (+17.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
KMB generated $16.58B in trailing revenue (0.6% year over year), with a 11.8% net margin, and $941.12M of free cash flow, against $5.58B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.45B | $5.92B | $2.35B | $2.02B | $6.09 | $1.64B |
| 2024 | $16.80B | $6.29B | $2.80B | $2.54B | $7.58 | $2.51B |
| 2023 | $17.15B | $6.27B | $2.59B | $1.76B | $5.22 | $2.78B |
| 2022 | $20.18B | $6.22B | $2.68B | $1.93B | $5.73 | $1.86B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
KMB beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 6.6% below its 50-day average and 3.6% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-07-24 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 39 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $100.02 (+1.0%), the nearest floor $97.28 (-1.7%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is KMB a good buy right now?
Kimberly-Clark trades at 19.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.8% volatility.
Does KMB pay dividends?
Yes, Kimberly-Clark offers a dividend yield of 5.18%. That is roughly $5.13 per share a year.
How volatile is KMB?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.8% and beta of 0.27, KMB is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for KMB?
The average analyst price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is $116.20 based on 15 analyst estimates, about 17.4% above the current price of $98.99. The published range runs from $90.00 to $162.00.
How much revenue does KMB generate?
Kimberly-Clark reported $16.58B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 0.6% year over year. Net margin sits at 11.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare KMB with anything
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