Is KMB a good investment in 2026?

Kimberly-Clark trades at a P/E ratio of 21.5, with medium volatility (25.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of KMB?

Based on 30-day volatility of 25.2%, KMB has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.23 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does KMB pay dividends?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark has a dividend yield of 4.89%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$34.76B

P/E RATIO

21.5

BETA

0.23

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

4.89%

52W HIGH

$150.45

52W LOW

$96.26

VOLATILITY

25.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$99.50 → $104.73+5.26%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$144.79 → $104.73-27.7%

KMB | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	KMB	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.5x	21.0x	↑ 3%
Beta	0.23	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	4.89%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	25.2%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare KMB's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
KMKMB(You are here)	$104.73	$34.76B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$158.30	$370.50B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$78.10	$335.96B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$163.92	$224.13B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Kimberly-Clark is currently trading at $104.73, which is 30.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.23, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME5.3M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KMB a good buy right now?

Kimberly-Clark trades at 21.5x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.2% volatility.

Does KMB pay dividends?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark offers a dividend yield of 4.89%. This translates to approximately $5.12 per share annually.

How volatile is KMB?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.2% and beta of 0.23,KMB is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.