KMB Company Profile and Key Details
NASDAQ : KMB
Kimberly-Clark
$101.66
0.77+0.76%
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Stock Price Today
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) stock surged +0.81%, trading at $101.70 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $100.89. The stock opened at $101.17, fluctuating between $100.26 and $101.98 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
100.89
Prev. Close
33.75B
Market Cap
100.26
Day Low
17.21
P/E Ratio
5.91
EPS (TTM)
7.7
Cash Flow per Share
101.17
Open
331.89M
Number of Shares
101.98
Day High
99.62%
Free Float in %
3.08
Book Value
2.54M
Volume
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SEC Fillings
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 101.33 | 101.66 | 100.87 | 100.89 | 2.8M |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 100.78 | 101.72 | 100.52 | 101.57 | 2.99M |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 100.99 | 101.52 | 100.76 | 101.03 | 3.2M |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 101.17 | 101.74 | 100.70 | 101.00 | 2.67M |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 100.16 | 101.13 | 100.11 | 101.08 | 1.18M |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 99.70 | 100.56 | 99.60 | 100.11 | 3.65M |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 100.26 | 100.59 | 99.60 | 99.78 | 4.77M |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 101.54 | 101.63 | 100.22 | 100.65 | 7.26M |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 102.19 | 103.80 | 102.19 | 102.94 | 6.56M |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 103.00 | 103.27 | 101.92 | 102.54 | 5.66M |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 103.22 | 103.54 | 102.10 | 102.80 | 7.62M |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 103.52 | 104.15 | 103.03 | 103.15 | 4.96M |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 103.30 | 104.39 | 102.65 | 103.45 | 5.47M |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 103.15 | 104.13 | 102.80 | 103.14 | 7.14M |
| Dec 09, 2025 | 102.31 | 102.95 | 101.72 | 102.89 | 4.27M |
| Dec 08, 2025 | 102.75 | 102.79 | 101.64 | 101.85 | 5.91M |
| Dec 05, 2025 | 103.52 | 104.63 | 102.90 | 102.96 | 5.42M |
| Dec 04, 2025 | 106.26 | 106.99 | 104.88 | 104.94 | 5.63M |
| Dec 03, 2025 | 107.39 | 107.50 | 105.31 | 106.13 | 6.85M |
| Dec 02, 2025 | 108.37 | 108.62 | 106.35 | 106.95 | 7.25M |
Contact Details
About Company
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, swimpants, training and youth pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Sweety, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Softex, Poise, and other brand names. The Consumer Tissue segment provides facial and bathroom tissues, paper towels, napkins, and related products under the Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Andrex, Scottex, Neve, and other brand names. The K-C Professional segment offers wipers, tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers under the Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech, and KleenGuard brands. The company sells household use products directly to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, warehouse clubs, variety and department stores, and other retail outlets, as well as through other distributors and e-commerce; and away-from-home use products directly to manufacturing, lodging, office building, food service, and public facilities, as well as through distributors and e-commerce. Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Company Information
| Employees | 38000 |
| Beta | 0.26 |
| Sales or Revenue | $20.06B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.136% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Household & Personal Products |
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) closed at $101.66 USD, gaining $0.77 (0.76%) from the previous close of $100.89. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week low $99.22 and $150.45. With a market capitalization of about $33.74 billion, Kimberly-Clark Corporation is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.26). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 5.45 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Kimberly-Clark Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Household & Personal Products industry. Led by CEO Michael D. Hsu, the company employs approximately 38,000 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide.
Technical Performance
KMB has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.78% over the past week and -18.86% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -23.01%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -1.3%, SMA50 -4.98%, SMA200 -19.53%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 38.07 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 1.53 points to moderate volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -32.94% below its high and over 1.68% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.75 million shares is below the 3-month average of 5.30 million, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Kimberly-Clark Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 17.0, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.85 and a price-to-book ratio of 25.13 reflecting a rich premium to book value. The P/FCF stands at 13.88, also above market averages. Compared to sector medians, Kimberly-Clark Corporation P/S is trading rich, and the P/B is far lower than peers, underscoring the brand and earnings power premium investors assign to the stock.
Dividend & Fair Value
Kimberly-Clark Corporation last paid a dividend of 5.04 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.27%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $334.40. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generated EPS of $5.90 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 3.89%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 2.58% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.34. The next quarter is forecast at $1.81. Next year's EPS is expected at $7.36. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 6 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 24 Hold ratings, 3 Sell rating and 2 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $165.00 to $100.00. The high target offers 63.54% upside. The low target suggests -0.88% downside. The mean target is $132.44. This offers 31.27% upside. Kimberly-Clark Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 30, 2025, missed forecasts by -7.59%. The prior quarter beat by 14.97%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 14.62% in July 23, 2024.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has 331.78 million shares outstanding. The public float is 330.52 million shares, elevated short interest at 1.63% of float. This equals 4.82 million shares. The short ratio is 2.2 days. Institutional investors hold 82.16% of the float. Insiders own 0.19%. Hsu Michael D. holds 179.06 thousand shares, DECHERD ROBERT W has 48.44 thousand shares and Agarwal Achal has 48.16 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 15.04 thousand shares across 1 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Kimberly-Clark trades at a P/E of 17.00, P/S of 1.85 and P/B of 25.13. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.77 and quick ratio of 0.56. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 7.61 and cash conversion cycle is -12.64 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 4.86, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.41.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $1.09B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $8.11B, and net debt of $7.02B. Total assets were $17.34B, with equity of $1.07B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $3.54B, free cash flow of $2.78B, and capital expenditures of - $766.00M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Kimberly-Clark Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -2.23%, with price expected at $98.64 by January 14, 2026, within a range of $96.77 to $100.40 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 32.59%, reaching $133.77 by March 31, 2026, with a range of $124.55 to $141.08. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -3.16%, with price at $97.70 by December 31, 2026, within a range of $94.52 to $101.45.
Key Takeaways
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) shares are down -23.01% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Kimberly-Clark Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 17.0. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Sell territory and a mean price target of $134.95, suggesting 33.76% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-2.23% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (32.59% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-3.16% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) stock price?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) stock price is $101.70 in the last trading session. During the trading session, KMB stock reached the peak price of $101.98 while $100.26 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in KMB stock occurred in the recent session was 0.81% while the dollar amount for the price change in KMB stock was $0.81.
KMB's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed KMB is part of Household & Personal Products industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Kimberly-Clark Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of KMB?
Mr. Zackery A. Hicks
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Brian Ezzell
Vice President of Fin. & Interim Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Russell C. Torres
Pres of North America Consumer Bus.
Mr. Gonzalo Uribe
Pres of Latin American Consumer Bus.
Mr. Michael D. Hsu
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Sandra R. A. Karrmann
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. Jeffrey P. Melucci
Chief Bus. Devel. & Legal Officer
Mr. Tristram Wilkinson
Pres of Asia Pacific Consumer Bus.
Ms. Alison Lewis
Chief Growth Officer
Ms. Cristina Garcia-Cervigon
Regional Managing Director of Austral
Mr. Nelson Urdaneta
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Brian Ezzell
Vice President of Fin. & Interim Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Russell C. Torres
Pres of North America Consumer Bus.
Mr. Gonzalo Uribe
Pres of Latin American Consumer Bus.
Mr. Michael D. Hsu
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Sandra R. A. Karrmann
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. Jeffrey P. Melucci
Chief Bus. Devel. & Legal Officer
Mr. Tristram Wilkinson
Pres of Asia Pacific Consumer Bus.
Ms. Alison Lewis
Chief Growth Officer
Ms. Cristina Garcia-Cervigon
Regional Managing Director of Austral
Mr. Nelson Urdaneta
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
How KMB did perform over past 52-week?
KMB's closing price is 1.68% higher than its 52-week low of $99.22 where as its distance from 52-week high of $150.45 is -32.94%.
How many employees does KMB have?
Number of KMB employees currently stands at 38,000.
Link for KMB official website?
Official Website of KMB is: https://www.kimberly-clark.com
How do I contact KMB?
KMB could be contacted at phone 972 281 1200 and can also be accessed through its website. KMB operates from PO Box 619100, Dallas, TX 75261-9100, United States.
How many shares of KMB are traded daily?
KMB stock volume for the day was 2.54M shares. The average number of KMB shares traded daily for last 3 months was 5.45M.
What is the market cap of KMB currently?
The market value of KMB currently stands at $33.75B with its latest stock price at $101.70 and 331.89M of its shares outstanding.
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