Kimberly-Clark has some of the most recognized brands in the world. The brands hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries, and have five billion-dollar brands: Huggies, Scott, Kleenex, Cottonelle and Kotex.
Kimberly-Clark Professional partners with businesses to create Exceptional Workplaces, helping to make them healthier, safer and more productive, with brands including Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech and Jackson Safety.
Billions worldwide choose their products to make a positive difference in their lives.
- 42,000 employees worldwide and operations in 35 countries
- Leading brands sold in more than 175 countries
- More than 145 years in business
- Nearly one-quarter of the world's population purchase our products every day
Key Investment Data
- Ticker: nyse:kmb
- Sector: Consumer Defensive
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Market Cap: 41.92B
- Market Cap Group: Large Cap
- P/E: 25.55
- Dividend Yield: 3.81%
- Grade: B
- Dividend Aristocrat: YES
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 6/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 7/10
Competitors
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| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | NYSE:PG | Procter & Gamble | 357.26 | 25.70 | 2.48 | YES | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| CL | NYSE:CL | Colgate-Palmolive | 59.89 | 40.40 | 2.65 | YES | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| EL | NYSE:EL | Estee Lauder Companies Inc. | 52.80 | 52.99 | 1.79 | NO | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| KMB | NYSE:KMB | Kimberley-Clark | 41.92 | 25.55 | 3.81 | YES | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| CHD | NYSE:CHD | Church & Dwight Co. Inc. | 23.30 | 52.41 | 1.15 | NO | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| CLX | NYSE:CLX | Clorox CO | 16.43 | 113.12 | 3.62 | YES | 1 | 4 | 51 |
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Kimberley-Clark - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Kimberley-Clark?
The stock ticker for Kimberley-Clark is NYSE:KMB.
Is Kimberley-Clark a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how NYSE:KMB can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 7/10 and dividend growth score of 6/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Kimberley-Clark a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 64 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
How can I buy stocks for Kimberley-Clark?
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