KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp Stock Analysis
Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) is a publicly traded company listed on the NASD. It operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of 32.96B, generates annual revenue of 18.08B, and reports net income of 1.97B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 99.32 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock appears reasonably valued, potentially indicating balanced risk and return. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The stock provides a high dividend yield (5.06%), which could indicate strong income potential — or possible risk. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.43), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 83.63%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -20.90%, trading within a 52-week range of 96.26 - 150.45.
KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp
99.32
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.43
KMB – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
- Total Analysts: 21
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 16.82 | EPS (ttm): | 5.90 | Insider Own: | 0.17% | Shs Outstand: | 331.86M | Perf Week: | 1.43% |
| Market Cap: | 32.96B | Forward P/E: | 13.06 | EPS next Y: | 7.61 | Insider Trans: | -2.60% | Shs Float: | 331.29M | Perf Month: | -3.14% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.97B | PEG: | 5.18 | EPS next Q: | 1.81 | Inst Own: | 83.63% | Short Float: | 8.07% | Perf Quarter: | -17.03% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 18.08B | P/S: | 1.82 | EPS this Y: | 2.47% | Inst Trans: | 1.34% | Short Ratio: | 4.40 | Perf Half Y: | -22.12% |
| Book/sh: | 4.01 | P/B: | 24.74 | EPS next Y: | 1.69% | ROA: | 10.52% | Short Interest: | 26.73M | Perf Year: | -20.90% |
| Cash/sh: | 1.86 | P/C: | 53.42 | EPS next 5Y: | 2.52% | ROE: | 136.87% | 52W Range: | 96.26 - 150.45 | Perf YTD: | -1.56% |
| Dividend Est.: | 5.02 (5.06%) | P/FCF: | 19.71 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 12.15% 3.89% | ROIC: | 25.24% | 52W High: | 150.45 -33.98% | Beta: | 0.27 |
| Dividend TTM: | 5.04 (5.07%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.56 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 1.05% 1.69% | Gross Margin: | 35.53% | 52W Low: | 96.26 3.18% | Perf 5Y: | -24.44% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Dec 05, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 0.77 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -23.41% | Oper. Margin: | 14.81% | RSI (14): | 43.04 | Volatility: | 1.83% 1.54% |
| Employees: | 38000 | Debt/Eq: | 5.48 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | -10.04% | Profit Margin: | 10.89% | Recom: | 2.44 | Target Price: | 119.92 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 4.86 | EPS Q/Q: | -50.22% | Payout: | 64.62% | Rel Volume: | 1.11 | Prev Close: | 100.41 |
| Sales Surprise: | 1.35% | EPS Surprise: | 3.95% | Sales Q/Q: | -16.20% | Earnings: | Jan 27 BMO | Avg Volume: | 6.08M | Price: | 99.32 |
| SMA20: | -0.43% | SMA50: | -2.96% | SMA200: | -19.33% | Undervalued: 20.74% | Volume: | 6,719,772 | Change: | -1.09% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 71.73
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 55.73
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 115.81
Average value: 81.09
About Kimberly-Clark Corp
Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care and Personal. The North America segment consists of products encompassing each of daily-need categories across consumer and professional channels including 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. The International Personal Care segment consists of three core categories: Baby & Child Care, Adult Care, and Feminine Care, including disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear and other related products. The International Family Care and Professional segment consists of two core categories: Family Care and Professional, including facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipers, tissue, towels, soaps and sanitizers and other related products. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.
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