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KMB Stock Forecast: Kimberly-Clark Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$98
−0.34% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Kimberly-Clark Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $115 — +17.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$32.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$115
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$4.2B+0.6% y/y
Operating income$633.0M
Net income$350.0M
Free cash flow$556.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−8.1%
YTD
+0.6%
1Y
−18.2%
From 52W high
−18.2%
From 52W low
+7.8%
$91
$120
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KMB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kimberly-Clark Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
63 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
93
Issuance
91
Quality
86
Value
79
Accruals
71
Revisions
46
Momentum
36
Growth
23
Size
7

Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KMB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KMB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KMBHigh $162Median $115Low $90

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
7 Buy8 Hold1 Sell
Low $90Median $115High $162

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$121 → $118
10 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$110 → $105
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$96 → $104
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
5 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$115 → $116
5 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$101 → $115
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$106 → $115
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
8 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$100 → $110
8 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
17 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
29 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
8 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
13 Mar 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KMB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KMB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Kimberly-Clark Corp. returned −18.2% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KMB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KMBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KMB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
14
Fundamentals

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
19.3×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / book
18.6×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.0×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.6%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−32.2%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Gross margin
38.3%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.0%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
11.8%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
104.9%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.2%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.2%

Higher than 83% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Kimberly-Clark Corp. has a market value of $32.5B and an enterprise value of $38.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $16.6B. The latest quarter grew 0.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.0B, a 12.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.88.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B, after $1.5B of capital spending.

  • Kimberly-Clark Corp. spent $21.0M on share buybacks and $1.7B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 332.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 19.3×; forward P/E: 13.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.23%, paying out 100% of earnings.

  • Kimberly-Clark Corp. employs 36,000 people — $461K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KMB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelHousehold & Personal Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KMBKimberly-Clark Corp.$32.5B
63
ELThe Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.$32.6B
85
KVUEKenvue, Inc.$34.2B
65
CHDChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.$22.5B
68
CLColgate-Palmolive Co.$70.5B
94
CLXThe Clorox Co.$10.1B
30
ELFe.l.f. Beauty, Inc.$5.8B
38

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest KMB news & analysis

The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Seeking Alpha · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published a ranking of Dividend Kings—companies with 50+ years of increasing dividends—using a 9F Quality Scores methodology that blends qualitative and quantitative factors. The article highlights ADP as the strongest total-return candidate among the group.

Why it matters — KMB is a Dividend King, so this ranking provides context on how Kimberly-Clark's quality and dividend credentials compare with its peers in the same elite group.

Can Kimberly-Clark's Pricing Actions Offset Rising Input Cost Risks?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Kimberly-Clark is addressing $150 million of input-cost pressure expected in the second half of the year through targeted pricing, productivity improvements, and supplier actions. The company is leveraging these measures to mitigate rising input cost risks.

Why it matters — KMB watchers would care because the company's ability to counter input-cost inflation through pricing and productivity efforts could influence its financial performance in the second half of the year.

Delta Air, Freeport-McMoRan, Kimberly-Clark And More On CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

Benzinga · 14 Sept 2026neutral

CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades" segment featured expert stock picks including Freeport-McMoRan, Delta Air, and Kimberly-Clark, among others. Kevin Simpson selected Freeport-McMoRan amid the recent pullback in copper.

Why it matters — Kimberly-Clark was among the companies mentioned on the segment, indicating its inclusion in the day's market discussion without any specific recommendation.

Kimberly-Clark readies EU remedies in bid for Kenvue deal, sources say

Reuters · 14 Sept 2026neutral

According to sources cited by Reuters, Kimberly-Clark is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns over its roughly $40 billion bid for Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, following a preliminary review.

Why it matters — A KMB watcher would care because progress toward resolving EU regulatory concerns could help clear a path for the company's large proposed acquisition of Kenvue.

Kimberly-Clark's 54-Year Dividend Streak Faces Its Biggest Test Yet With $48.7 Billion Kenvue Deal

24/7 Wall Street · 12 Sept 2026neutral

Kimberly-Clark raised its dividend for the 54th consecutive year while pursuing its roughly $48.7 billion acquisition of Kenvue. Income investors are assessing whether the large deal can be maintained alongside a payout that costs more than $1 per share.

Why it matters — The outcome of the Kenvue deal could affect the long-running dividend streak that is central to Kimberly-Clark's appeal for income-focused shareholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KMB stock

What is the KMB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Kimberly-Clark Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $115, with estimates ranging from $90 to $162. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KMB stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Kimberly-Clark Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kimberly-Clark Corp. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KMB?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Kimberly-Clark Corp. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (93 of 100).

Will KMB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +17.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kimberly-Clark Corp. 63 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KMB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kimberly-Clark Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KMB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $90 to $162 over the next 12 months.

How has KMB stock performed over the past year?

Kimberly-Clark Corp. returned -18.2% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kimberly-Clark Corp. do?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global consumer goods company focused on personal care and household essentials. Its portfolio includes well-known brands in categories such as baby and child care, adult care, feminine care, and consumer tissue, serving everyday hygiene and comfort needs for households and institutions.

What is the latest news on KMB?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 18 Sept 2026): "The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)". Seeking Alpha published a ranking of Dividend Kings—companies with 50+ years of increasing dividends—using a 9F Quality Scores methodology that blends qualitative and quantitative factors. The article highlights ADP as the strongest total-return candidate among the group.

Company

About Kimberly-Clark Corp.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global consumer goods company focused on personal care and household essentials. Its portfolio includes well-known brands in categories such as baby and child care, adult care, feminine care, and consumer tissue, serving everyday hygiene and comfort needs for households and institutions. The company develops, manufactures, and markets products such as diapers, training pants, wipes, toilet paper, facial tissue, and related care items across North America and international markets. Kimberly-Clark also operates through its personal care and tissue businesses, with a strong emphasis on products made from natural or synthetic fibers. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kimberly-Clark plays an important role in the consumer staples sector by supplying essential, frequently purchased products used in daily life.

CEO Mr. Michael D. Hsu · 36,000 employees · United States · https://www.kimberly-clark.com