KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-09 16:00
Why KMB matters now
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $109.93 with -0.95% on the session and $36.49B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +6.31% and YTD +1.66%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $4.16B, net income of $665.0M, and EPS of $2.00. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 15.98 and FCF yield 7.6%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "This 4.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is Beating the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. 3 Reasons That Can Continue in the Second Half of 2026" from Fool - Investing News.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Hold with a median target of $103.00; recent insider activity includes Scribner Andrew filing S-Sale; recent congressional disclosure data includes Ro Khanna Purchase. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
15.98
PEG
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P/B
18.95
P/S
2.06
EV/EBITDA
13.25
DCF Value
$160.20
FCF Yield
7.6%
Div Yield
5.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
35.9%
Operating Margin
13.3%
Net Margin
12.8%
ROE
143.6%
ROA
12.3%
ROIC
15.4%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.16B | $665.0M | $2.00 |
| Q4 2025 | $4.08B | $499.0M | $1.50 |
| FY 2025 | $17.22B | $2.02B | $6.07 |
| Q3 2025 | $4.13B | $446.0M | $1.34 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Hold
Target (Consensus)
$106.50
Target (Median)
$103.00
Target Range
$99.00 - $121.00
Trading Activity
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.30
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Dallas, Texas-based entity established in 1872, operates as a global purveyor of personal hygiene and paper-based consumer goods. The company's business activities are structured into three distinct divisions. The Personal Care segment focuses on products like disposable infant diapers, training pants, baby wipes, and items designed for feminine and incontinence care. Well-known brands under this umbrella include Huggies, Kotex, and Depend, among others. Its Consumer Tissue segment supplies household essentials such as facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels, distributed under popular names like Kleenex, Scott, and Viva. The K-C Professional division caters to commercial and institutional clients, offering industrial wipers, specialized tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers, with brands including WypAll and Kimtech. Kimberly-Clark distributes its products intended for home use across a wide array of retail channels, including supermarkets, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, club stores, and e-commerce platforms. For its professional and commercial offerings, the company directly serves sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, office buildings, and food services, as well as through various distributors and online sales.