Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the fifteen brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $114.6923.

A number of analysts have issued reports on KMB shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Kimberly-Clark in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Piper Sandler decreased their target price on Kimberly-Clark from $133.00 to $114.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 13th. Zacks Research downgraded Kimberly-Clark from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. UBS Group decreased their target price on Kimberly-Clark from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on Kimberly-Clark from $110.00 to $109.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 30th.

Kimberly-Clark Stock Performance

NASDAQ:KMB opened at $97.00 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.97, a current ratio of 0.75 and a quick ratio of 0.54. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $102.70 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.30. Kimberly-Clark has a 1 year low of $92.42 and a 1 year high of $144.30. The company has a market capitalization of $32.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.98, a P/E/G ratio of 3.52 and a beta of 0.28.

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.05. Kimberly-Clark had a return on equity of 170.48% and a net margin of 11.73%.The business had revenue of $4.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.11 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.50 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that Kimberly-Clark will post 7.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Kimberly-Clark Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were given a $1.28 dividend. This represents a $5.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.3%. This is a boost from Kimberly-Clark’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.26. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 6th. Kimberly-Clark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 84.35%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kimberly-Clark

In other news, VP Andrew Scribner sold 3,049 shares of Kimberly-Clark stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.29, for a total value of $317,980.21. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.64% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kimberly-Clark

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KMB. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. True Wealth Design LLC grew its position in shares of Kimberly-Clark by 177.6% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, CrossGen Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. 76.29% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Kimberly-Clark News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimberly-Clark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company strategy and execution — Kimberly‑Clark’s “Powering Care” initiative is being credited with steady volume gains, disciplined cost management and portfolio moves that helped margins despite pricing pressure; this narrative is supporting investor confidence. How Kimberly‑Clark’s ‘Powering Care’ Strategy Is Driving Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent results — KMB beat the consensus on quarterly EPS (reported $1.86 vs. $1.81 est.), showing profit resilience (strong net margin) even as revenue was roughly flat year‑over‑year; that earnings beat helps explain buying interest.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate — Several articles are re‑examining whether the one‑year, ~27% share slide makes KMB a bargain or a value trap; this coverage can attract bargain hunters but also underscores lingering investor caution. Is Kimberly‑Clark (KMB) Now An Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Company statement on fire — Kimberly‑Clark confirmed a distribution‑center fire in Ontario, CA (operated by third‑party NFI Industries), reported no injuries and thanked first responders; the statement soothes safety concerns but leaves operational/financial impact uncertain. Kimberly‑Clark Statement on Ontario, California Fire
• Negative Sentiment: Distribution‑center fire — Reports indicate a major fire at an Ontario, CA warehouse has damaged a third‑party distribution center; investors worry about supply disruptions, replacement/repair costs and short‑term service impacts to retail partners. Massive fire at Kimberly‑Clark California warehouse weighs on shares
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts — Multiple firms have trimmed targets/ratings this week (Wells Fargo to $100 / Equal Weight; UBS lowered target; TD Cowen cut to $96), citing margin pressures and the warehouse incident; these actions increase selling pressure and cap near‑term upside. Wells Fargo cuts price target UBS coverage TD Cowen lowers price target to $96

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational manufacturer of personal care and consumer tissue products. The company develops, produces and markets a range of consumer brands and professional products, including facial and bathroom tissues, disposable diapers and training pants, feminine care, incontinence products and workplace hygiene solutions. Known for consumer-facing names such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle and Scott, as well as professional offerings under Kimberly-Clark Professional and KleenGuard, the company supplies goods to retail, healthcare and institutional customers.

Founded in 1872 in Neenah, Wisconsin, Kimberly-Clark has expanded from its 19th-century paper-making roots into a global household and workplace products company.