KMBConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Kimberly-Clark Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $115 — +6.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
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): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (20): 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.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kimberly-Clark Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KMB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $101 → $115 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $106 → $115 |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $100 → $110 |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 1 Dec 2025 | BNP Paribas Exane | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Argus Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 81% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
Kimberly-Clark's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share, payable in cash on October 2, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 4, 2026.
Why it matters — A KMB watcher would track the declaration and payment details of the regular quarterly dividend, as it reflects the company's ongoing payout to shareholders.
Kimberly-Clark is set to report its second-quarter earnings. Its innovation strategy and productivity initiatives may have supported the quarterly results, while higher energy-related input costs remained a potential headwind.
Why it matters — KMB watchers would care because the quarter's outcome hinges on whether innovation and productivity gains can offset rising energy-related input costs.
Kimberly-Clark announced a proprietary innovation program focused on alternative natural fibers, built on a patented technology platform that transforms fibers from a rapidly renewable succulent plant into sustainable material for its hygiene products. The program is intended to advance the company's "Better Care for a Better World" commitment.
Why it matters — A KMB watcher would care because this signals the company's investment in next-generation, agriculture-based sustainable materials that could reshape how it manufactures its core hygiene products.
Kimberly-Clark announced a $10 million, three-year commitment to support relief, recovery and long-term resilience in Wisconsin's Fox Valley region after devastating tornadoes. The investment is one of the largest community contributions in the company's history and reflects its connection to Neenah, where Kimberly-Clark was founded in 1872.
Why it matters — The commitment highlights Kimberly-Clark's significant investment in its founding community, reinforcing its corporate citizenship and long-standing ties to the Fox Valley region.
An article on Seeking Alpha reports that the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date in 2026, with a 12.9% return versus SPY's 7.88%. It notes that dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 4.10% and that 25 Aristocrats appear undervalued based on dividend yield theory.
Why it matters — Kimberly-Clark is a Dividend Aristocrat, so the article's positive assessment of the group's performance and valuation could reflect favorably on KMB's standing as a reliable dividend growth stock.
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.
Of the 16 analysts covering Kimberly-Clark Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 9 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 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +6.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kimberly-Clark Corp. 63 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. returned -13.8% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global consumer goods company specializing in essential personal care and tissue products for everyday use. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it focuses on categories such as baby and child care, adult incontinence, feminine care, family care, and professional hygiene solutions.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 3 Aug 2026): "Kimberly-Clark Declares Quarterly Dividend". Kimberly-Clark's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share, payable in cash on October 2, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 4, 2026.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global consumer goods company specializing in essential personal care and tissue products for everyday use. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it focuses on categories such as baby and child care, adult incontinence, feminine care, family care, and professional hygiene solutions. The company manufactures items made primarily from natural and synthetic fibers, leveraging nonwoven and absorbency technologies to produce disposable diapers, training and youth pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, as well as facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipes, soaps, and sanitizers. Kimberly-Clark markets its products under widely recognized brands including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Kotex, Depend, Poise, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Viva, and WypAll, serving consumers, healthcare providers, and businesses across more than 175 countries. Distribution spans supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, warehouse clubs, department stores, professional distributors, and e-commerce channels, positioning Kimberly-Clark as a key player in global hygiene and tissue markets. Founded in 1872, the company today operates with a strong presence in both consumer and professional segments worldwide.
CEO Mr. Michael D. Hsu · 36,000 employees · United States · https://www.kimberly-clark.com