Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

KMBยทNYSE

$102.37

-0.85%
Consumer DefensiveHousehold & Personal Products

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$33.97B
EPS7.5800
P/E Ratio17.35
Earnings Date01/27/2026
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that KMB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 135.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 120.00 to a high of 162.00.

Lowest Target
120.00
17.22%
Consensus Target
135.67
32.53%
Highest Target
162.00
58.25%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 135.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 120.00 to a high of 162.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+32.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

31.0% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
20.06B
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
19.50B
FY 2025
Estimate Range
19.47B - 19.52B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.8%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
2.54B
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
2.53B
FY 2025
Estimate Range
2.26B - 2.79B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-0.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread21%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
7.58
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
$7.11
FY 2025
Estimate Range
$6.72 - $8.29
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread22%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
3.20B
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
2.72B
FY 2025
Estimate Range
2.71B - 2.72B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-15.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
3.98B
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
3.47B
FY 2025
Estimate Range
3.47B - 3.48B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-12.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
4.31B
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
3.52B
FY 2025
Estimate Range
3.51B - 3.52B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-18.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $2.01M worth of KMB shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

15.0K

2.01M

Net Activity

-2.0M

-$2.01M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
HZA

Hicks Zackery A

Officer: Chief Digital & Technology Off

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.01M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $2.01M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.