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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Stock Grade

KMB · Consumer Defensive

D+
Grade updated: September 29, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$32.8B
P/E Ratio
16.6
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-14.2%
Net Margin
11.7%
Return on Equity
134.6%
Dividend Yield
5.0%

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation's fundamentals

Kimberly-Clark is a large-cap household and personal products company with a market capitalization of $36.3 billion, currently valued at 16.6 times earnings. The company generated an 11.7% net profit margin on its operations, though revenue declined 14.2% year-over-year, indicating a challenging period for top-line growth. Despite the revenue headwind, Kimberly-Clark demonstrated a notably high return on equity of 134.6% and maintains a substantial 5.0% dividend yield, reflecting strong returns to shareholders and a meaningful income component for investors.

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