Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Company Info
US4943681035
494368103
Dec 17, 1984
Highlights
$43.43B
$7.34
17.83
5.74
$19.75B
$7.00B
$3.93B
$123.00 - $150.45
$142.94
1.51%
2.04
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kimberly-Clark Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) returned 2.82% year-to-date (YTD) and 1.74% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, KMB returned 5.43% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
KMB
2.82%
0.20%
2.78%
1.74%
2.80%
5.43%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of KMB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.82% | 9.26% | 1.04% | -7.34% | 1.34% | 2.82% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.44% | 0.17% | 7.80% | 5.55% | -2.37% | 4.61% | -2.28% | 7.12% | -0.83% | -5.69% | 3.85% | -5.13% | 11.79% |
| 2023 | -4.23% | -3.82% | 8.37% | 7.95% | -7.32% | 3.72% | -6.49% | -0.21% | -5.31% | -1.00% | 3.42% | -0.84% | -7.08% |
| 2022 | -3.69% | -5.45% | -4.52% | 12.72% | -4.18% | 2.51% | -2.49% | -3.24% | -10.94% | 10.59% | 8.97% | 0.95% | -1.58% |
| 2021 | -2.02% | -2.85% | 9.31% | -4.12% | -2.02% | 3.31% | 1.45% | 1.54% | -3.12% | -2.23% | 0.63% | 10.60% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 4.14% | -8.41% | -1.82% | 8.30% | 2.14% | 0.70% | 7.56% | 3.76% | -5.76% | -10.21% | 5.07% | -2.46% | 0.95% |
| 2019 | -2.25% | 4.89% | 7.00% | 3.62% | -0.38% | 5.02% | 1.78% | 4.03% | 1.40% | -6.46% | 2.60% | 1.65% | 24.57% |
| 2018 | -3.03% | -5.20% | 0.18% | -5.98% | -2.60% | 5.50% | 8.09% | 1.48% | -0.79% | -8.22% | 10.61% | -0.36% | -2.06% |
| 2017 | 6.14% | 9.43% | 0.03% | -1.43% | -0.02% | 0.26% | -4.61% | 0.11% | -3.77% | -4.39% | 6.44% | 1.56% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 0.88% | 1.46% | 3.96% | -6.93% | 1.48% | 8.99% | -5.77% | -1.15% | -0.79% | -9.30% | 1.05% | -0.49% | -7.69% |
| 2015 | -6.56% | 1.57% | -1.54% | 2.41% | -0.76% | -1.86% | 8.49% | -7.34% | 3.23% | 9.79% | -0.47% | 7.62% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 4.70% | 0.90% | -0.09% | 1.81% | 0.09% | -1.01% | -6.61% | 3.98% | -0.40% | 6.23% | 6.45% | -0.18% | 16.24% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of KMB is 51, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Kimberly-Clark Corporation provided a 3.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.92 | $4.88 | $4.72 | $4.64 | $4.56 | $4.28 | $4.12 | $4.00 | $3.88 | $3.68 | $3.52 | $0.84 |
Dividend yield | 3.68% | 3.72% | 3.88% | 3.42% | 3.19% | 3.17% | 3.00% | 3.51% | 3.22% | 3.22% | 2.77% | 0.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $4.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $4.72 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $4.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $4.56 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $4.28 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $4.12 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $3.88 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $3.68 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $3.52 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.68%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has a payout ratio of 68.14%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Kimberly-Clark Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation was 39.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 656 trading sessions.
The current Kimberly-Clark Corporation drawdown is 9.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.69% | Jun 6, 2007 | 443 | Mar 9, 2009 | 656 | Oct 12, 2011 | 1099 |
| -39.57% | Dec 5, 2000 | 564 | Mar 10, 2003 | 1032 | Apr 16, 2007 | 1596 |
| -36.58% | Mar 12, 1998 | 127 | Sep 10, 1998 | 154 | Apr 22, 1999 | 281 |
| -36.51% | Aug 24, 1987 | 40 | Oct 19, 1987 | 182 | Jul 8, 1988 | 222 |
| -33.33% | Nov 18, 1999 | 75 | Mar 7, 2000 | 181 | Nov 21, 2000 | 256 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Kimberly-Clark Corporation volatility is 6.70%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kimberly-Clark Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 2.1% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kimberly-Clark Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KMB, comparing it with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, KMB has a P/E ratio of 17.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KMB compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. KMB currently has a PEG ratio of 5.7. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KMB relative to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, KMB has a P/S ratio of 2.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KMB in comparison with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, KMB has a P/B value of 39.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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