Is KMB a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 45.0/100. It is ranked #2,363 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 29/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for KMB?

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 45.0 ranks it #2,363 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is KMB in?

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP operates in the Industrials sector (Business Supplies industry) with a market cap of $32.39 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does KMB pay a dividend?

Yes, KMB pays a dividend with a current yield of 4.07%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $40.70 in annual dividend income.

What is KMB's P/E ratio?

KMB has a trailing P/E ratio of 12.59x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is KMB?

KMB's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 36.0%. ROE: 150.6% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is KMB valued compared to peers?

KMB's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 12.6x, EV/EBITDA 9.8x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is KMB's debt level?

KMB's debt-to-equity ratio is 949%. Sector average: 70%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

KMB has a beta of 0.10, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 86/100.

Does KMB have high short interest?

KMB's short interest factor score is 4/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

KMB Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 45.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
KMB	-0.69%	+1.20%	-4.36%	-3.58%	-29.25%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.63%	-2.41%	-4.69%	-3.22%	-58.77%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.31%	-3.54%	-5.24%	-14.15%	-68.14%	-	-	-

Metric	KMB	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	12.6x	-56%
EV/EBITDA	9.8x	+73%
Price / Book	18.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.3x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.8x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	21.9x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
KMB KIMBERLY CLARK CORP	45	50	66	29	12.6x	150.6%	36.1%	14.0%	-17.5%	949.0x	$32.4B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	8.4%	-	-	-	-	-	13.1%	8.3%	11.3%	11.7%	13.5%
ROE %	1.5%	1.3%	2.6%	1.7%	2.8%	2.5%	3.8%	-6,657.6%	-503.5%	3.7%	-
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
ROIC %	29.8%	113.9%	260.1%	173.4%	302.6%	274.5%	29.5%	32.5%	26.6%	35.7%	39.4%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

FCF Margin %

8.4%

13.1%

8.3%

11.3%

11.7%

13.5%

ROE %

1.5%

1.3%

2.6%

1.7%

2.8%

2.5%

3.8%

-6,657.6%

-503.5%

3.7%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

ROIC %

29.8%

113.9%

260.1%

173.4%

302.6%

274.5%

29.5%

32.5%

26.6%

35.7%

39.4%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$17.3B	$16.4B	$20.1B	$20.4B	$20.2B	$19.4B	$19.1B	$18.4B	$18.5B	$18.3B	$18.2B	$18.6B
	—	$10.5B	$12.9B	$13.4B	$14.0B	$13.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$6.2B	$5.9B	$7.2B	$7.0B	$6.2B	$6.0B	$6.8B	$6.0B	$5.6B	$6.6B	$6.7B	$6.6B
Gross Margin	36.0%	36.0%	35.8%	34.4%	30.8%	30.8%	35.6%	32.7%	30.3%	35.9%	36.6%	35.6%
	—	$326M	$338M	$312M	$292M	$269M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$796M	$917M	$882M	$724M	$705M	$746M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$3.6B	$4.0B	$4.7B	$3.5B	$3.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.1B	$2.4B	$3.2B	$2.3B	$2.7B	$2.6B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.2B	$3.4B	$3.3B	$1.6B
EBIT	$3.1B	$2.4B	$3.2B	$2.3B	$2.7B	$2.6B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.2B	$3.4B	$3.3B	$1.6B
EBITDA	$3.1B	$2.4B	$3.2B	$2.3B	$2.7B	$2.6B	$4.0B	$3.8B	$2.9B	$4.0B	$4.0B	$2.4B
Operating Margin	17.9%	14.3%	16.0%	11.5%	13.3%	13.2%	17.0%	16.2%	12.1%	18.3%	18.5%	8.7%
EBITDA Margin	18.1%	14.3%	16.0%	11.5%	13.3%	13.2%	20.7%	20.7%	15.9%	21.9%	22.1%	12.7%
	—	$256M	$270M	$293M	$282M	$256M	$252M	$261M	$263M	$318M	$319M	$295M
	—	$2.1B	$2.9B	$2.0B	$2.3B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$599M	$565M	$453M	$495M	$479M	$676M	$576M	$471M	$776M	$922M	$418M
	$2.5B	$2.0B	$2.6B	$1.8B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$2.4B	$2.2B	$1.4B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$1.1B
Net Margin	14.0%	12.5%	12.8%	8.6%	9.7%	9.5%	12.5%	11.9%	7.8%	12.6%	12.1%	5.7%
	$6.09	$6.09	$7.58	$5.22	$5.73	$5.38	$6.90	$6.28	$4.05	$6.44	$6.03	$2.78
Diluted EPS	$6.09	$6.07	$7.55	$5.21	$5.72	$5.35	$6.90	$6.28	$4.05	$6.44	$6.03	$2.78
Weighted Avg Basic	—	332M	336M	338M	337M	337M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	333M	337M	339M	338M	339M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$17.3B

$16.4B

$20.1B

$20.4B

$20.2B

$19.4B

$19.1B

$18.4B

$18.5B

$18.3B

$18.2B

$18.6B

—

$10.5B

$12.9B

$13.4B

$14.0B

$13.5B

—

$6.2B

$5.9B

$7.2B

$7.0B

$6.2B

$6.0B

$6.8B

$6.0B

$5.6B

$6.6B

$6.7B

$6.6B

Gross Margin

36.0%

35.8%

34.4%

30.8%

35.6%

32.7%

30.3%

35.9%

36.6%

35.6%

—

$326M

$338M

$312M

$292M

$269M

—

Depreciation

—

$796M

$917M

$882M

$724M

$705M

$746M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$3.6B

$4.0B

$4.7B

$3.5B

$3.4B

—

$3.1B

$2.4B

$3.2B

$2.3B

$2.7B

$2.6B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.2B

$3.4B

$3.3B

$1.6B

EBIT

$3.1B

$2.4B

$3.2B

$2.3B

$2.7B

$2.6B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.2B

$3.4B

$3.3B

$1.6B

EBITDA

$3.1B

$2.4B

$3.2B

$2.3B

$2.7B

$2.6B

$4.0B

$3.8B

$2.9B

$4.0B

$2.4B

Operating Margin

17.9%

14.3%

16.0%

11.5%

13.3%

13.2%

17.0%

16.2%

12.1%

18.3%

18.5%

8.7%

EBITDA Margin

18.1%

14.3%

16.0%

11.5%

13.3%

13.2%

20.7%

15.9%

21.9%

22.1%

12.7%

—

$256M

$270M

$293M

$282M

$256M

$252M

$261M

$263M

$318M

$319M

$295M

—

$2.1B

$2.9B

$2.0B

$2.3B

$2.2B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$599M

$565M

$453M

$495M

$479M

$676M

$576M

$471M

$776M

$922M

$418M

$2.5B

$2.0B

$2.6B

$1.8B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$2.4B

$2.2B

$1.4B

$2.3B

$2.2B

$1.1B

Net Margin

14.0%

12.5%

12.8%

8.6%

9.7%

9.5%

12.5%

11.9%

7.8%

12.6%

12.1%

5.7%

$6.09

$7.58

$5.22

$5.73

$5.38

$6.90

$6.28

$4.05

$6.44

$6.03

$2.78

Diluted EPS

$6.09

$6.07

$7.55

$5.21

$5.72

$5.35

$6.90

$6.28

$4.05

$6.44

$6.03

$2.78

Weighted Avg Basic

—

332M

336M

338M

337M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

333M

337M

339M

338M

339M

—

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does KIMBERLY CLARK CORP Do?

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. KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Business Supplies industry. The company is led by CEO Michael D. Hsu and employs approximately 44,000 people, headquartered in Irving, Texas. With a market capitalization of $32.4B, KMB is one of the prominent companies in the Industrials sector.

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.0/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.KMB ranks #2,363 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP ranks #384 of 752 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

KMB Stock Price and 52-Week Range

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) currently trades at $97.50. The stock lost $0.46 (0.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for KMB is $147.12, which means the stock is currently trading -33.7% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $96.26, putting the stock 1.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 3.3M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is KMB Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 12.59x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 56%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 18.95x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.78x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, KMB trades at 9.85x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, KMB's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 150.6%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 14.3% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP reports gross margins of 36.0%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 17.9% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 14.0%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at -17.5% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

KMB Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP has a debt-to-equity ratio of 949.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.75x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $7.30B. Cash and equivalents stand at $617M.

KMB has a beta of 0.10, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for KIMBERLY CLARK CORP is 86/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP reported revenue of $17.32B and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.09. Net income for the quarter was $2.45B. Gross margin was 36.0%. Operating income came in at $3.14B.

In FY 2025, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP reported revenue of $16.45B and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.09. Net income for the quarter was $2.05B. Gross margin was 36.0%. Revenue grew -18.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $2.35B.

In Q3 2025, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP reported revenue of $4.15B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34. Net income for the quarter was $454M. Gross margin was 36.0%. Revenue grew -16.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $621M.

In Q2 2025, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP reported revenue of $4.16B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53. Net income for the quarter was $512M. Gross margin was 35.0%. Revenue grew -17.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $592M.

Over the past 8 quarters, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $5.03B to $17.32B. Investors analyzing KMB stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

KMB Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.1%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in KMB stock would generate approximately $$407.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 14.0% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

KMB Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) has a momentum factor score of 29/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 37/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 4/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

KMB vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) ranks #384 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places KMB in the lower half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing KMB against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full KMB vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how KIMBERLY CLARK CORP stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

KMB Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy KMB? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for KIMBERLY CLARK CORP suggests caution. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 29/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 86/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on KMB stock.

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