# Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care. The North America segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipers, tissue, towels, soaps and sanitizers, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Wypall ,...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-27:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $109.10 USD |
| Market Cap | $36.28B |
| P/E (TTM) | 14.64 |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.45 |
| 52-Week Range | $92.42 – $123.09 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.67% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.67% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $5.10 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $5.12 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 54 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.6% / 2.7% / 2.3% / 3.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 86.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 87.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | $1.2800 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | $1.2800 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-03-06 | $1.2800 | 2026-04-02 |
| 2025-12-05 | $1.2600 | 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-09-05 | $1.2600 | 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-06-06 | $1.2600 | 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-03-07 | $1.2600 | 2025-04-02 |
| 2024-12-06 | $1.2200 | 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-09-06 | $1.2200 | 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-06-07 | $1.2200 | 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-03-07 | $1.2200 | 2024-04-02 |
| 2023-12-07 | $1.1800 | 2024-01-03 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Kimberly-Clark Corporation do?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) operates in the Household & Personal Products industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is KMB's market cap?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a market capitalization of approximately $36.28 billion, as of October 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does KMB pay a dividend?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.67%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does KMB pay dividends?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $5.12 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is KMB's payout ratio?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is KMB a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kmb/peers

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