Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
Kimberly-Clark · Consumer Staples · ref. ETF XLP · 51 calls · price $98.29
What the company does: Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States.
📈 Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock price
$98.29-18.2% over range
Oct 14, 25low $93.05 · high $121.44Oct 13, 26
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Hold
33% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : Kimberly-Clark has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 KMB price target & analyst consensus — price $98.29
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$120+22.1%
Median target · of 6 targets$116+18.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$100+1.7%
Current price$98.29
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
583%
$100 ↔ $120
Below
117%
$97
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (262 calls tested). It aims for $116 (+18 %), call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027 (69 d ago).
The 3 reliable analysts
$116+18 %
The 3 other firms
$115+17 %
How to read it: the 3 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 3 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $116 median. “The 3 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy233%
Hold467%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 KMB price target all
All 51 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 51 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on KMB most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in KMB? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Kimberly-Clark? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Kimberly-Clark dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
4.56%annual yield
📈 Steady dividend — 20 yrs of consecutive dividend increases
That's ~$5.08 per share per year.
📈 Kimberly-Clark fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 19.5Net margin 11.8 %Revenue growth +0.6 %Average P/E
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 10 %
2023
Rev +1%Profit −9%
2024
Rev −2%Profit +44%
2025
Rev −18%Profit −21%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?
2 Congress members have disclosed KMB buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Nicholas Taylor 1×Kathy Manning 1× · 43%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on KMB
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan ↗ | 74% | +5.5% | 19 |
| Barclays ↗ | 67% | +8.0% | 3 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 67% | +6.0% | 6 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 60% | +3.2% | 5 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 53% | -2.3% | 15 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 50% | +11.6% | 2 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 50% | -1.6% | 2 |
| Atlantic Equities | 50% | -5.5% | 2 |
| Evercore ISI Group ↗ | 33% | -13.0% | 3 |
| Piper Sandler ↗ | 29% | -11.5% | 7 |
See the other 5 firms
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 0% | -28.9% | 2 |
| Credit Suisse | 0% | -13.4% | 2 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 14% | -15.4% | 7 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 20% | -5.6% | 5 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 25% | -2.1% | 4 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Kimberly-Clark would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Kimberly-Clark 10 years ago would be worth $842 today, i.e. -2%/yr on average. Best year: 2024 (+17%), worst: 2025 (-22%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Kimberly-Clark
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $773 | -23% |
| 3 years ago | $878 | -12% |
| 5 years ago | $855 | -14% |
Return by year (Kimberly-Clark)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -1% | $985 (-1%) |
| 2025 | -22% | $773 (-23%) |
| 2024 | +17% | $906 (-9%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Kimberly-Clark
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📋 All analyst calls on KMB
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■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$97
Today : $98.29 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 13, 27
matures : Oct 13, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 5, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $96.77 — gap to target +3%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 5, 27
matures : Oct 5, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Sep 25, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $98.43 — upside +22%
Today : $98.29 — upside +22%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.3% · +1.6% (256 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 27
matures : Sep 25, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Sep 11, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$118
Price at call : $99.09 — upside +19%
Today : $98.29 — upside +20%
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 11, 27
matures : Sep 11, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 10, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $98.15 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 10, 27
matures : Sep 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$116
Price at call : $108.66 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $108.66 — gap to target -4%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$115
Price at call : $108.05 — gap to target +6%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 21, 27
matures : Jul 21, 27
See the other 43 calls, newest to oldest
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$115
Price at call : $108.35 — gap to target +6%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 8, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $110.98 — gap to target -1%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 8, 27
matures : Jul 8, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Jun 17, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$121
Price at call : $102.56 — upside +18%
Today : $98.29 — upside +23%
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 17, 27
matures : Jun 17, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$106
Price at call : $98.43 — gap to target +8%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 29, 27
matures : Apr 29, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$99
Price at call : $96.81 — gap to target +2%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 27
matures : Apr 14, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Apr 10, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $96.6 — upside +24%
Today : $98.29 — upside +22%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.3% · +1.6% (256 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 10, 27
matures : Apr 10, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Apr 8, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $97.96 — gap to target +2%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 8, 27
matures : Apr 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $97 — gap to target +8%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 7, 27
matures : Apr 7, 27
Deutsche Bank ↗
Mar 30, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$109
Price at call : $96.47 — gap to target +13%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.2% · +2.2% (364 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 30, 27
matures : Mar 30, 27
Piper Sandler ↗
Mar 13, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$114
Price at call : $100.26 — upside +14%
Today : $98.29 — upside +16%
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 13, 27
matures : Mar 13, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $98.66 — gap to target +11%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 28, 27
matures : Jan 28, 27
▼ Sell · 🎯$90
Price at call : $100.41 — upside -10%
Today : $98.29 — upside -8%
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$107
Price at call : $100.41 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $97.92 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 8, 27
matures : Jan 8, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jan 5, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $97.64 — gap to target +8%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 5, 27
matures : Jan 5, 27
▼ Sell · 🎯$95
Price at call : $101.51 — upside -6%
Today : $98.29 — upside -3%
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 17, 26
matures : Dec 17, 26
BNP Paribas Exane
Dec 1, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $106.95 — gap to target +3%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 1, 26
matures : Dec 1, 26
Argus Research ↗
Nov 13, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $104.02 — upside +15%
Today : $98.29 — upside +22%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 35.5% · -6.1% (93 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 13, 26
matures : Nov 13, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $100.05 — gap to target +12%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 4, 26
matures : Nov 4, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Nov 4, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $100.05 — gap to target +25%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +27%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 51.1% · +0.5% (425 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 4, 26
matures : Nov 4, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 4, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $100.05 — gap to target +10%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 4, 26
matures : Nov 4, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Nov 4, 25
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $100.64 — gap to target +19%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +22%
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62% · +8.6% (129 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 4, 26
matures : Nov 4, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$129
Price at call : $102.27 — gap to target +26%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +31%
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $102.27 — gap to target +27%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +32%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 36.6% · -2.2% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$132
Price at call : $102.27 — gap to target +29%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +34%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$127
Price at call : $119.57 — gap to target +6%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +29%
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 10, 26
matures : Oct 10, 26
▼ Sell · 🎯$113
Price at call : $119.57 — upside -5%
Today : $98.29 — upside +15%
Expected -5% · Actual -17% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 43.9% · -1.2% (303 calls)
+17.4%
stock -17% · XLP +8%
matured Oct 9, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $119.55 — gap to target +9%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +32%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
Piper Sandler ↗
Oct 2, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$145
Price at call : $122.58 — upside +18%
Today : $98.29 — upside +48%
Expected +18% · Actual -22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
-22.2%
stock -22% · XLP +4%
matured Oct 2, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$131
Price at call : $122.62 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +33%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 1, 26
matures : Oct 1, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 25, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $121.72 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +32%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 52.9% · +1.5% (263 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Sep 22, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$150
Price at call : $123.82 — upside +21%
Today : $98.29 — upside +53%
Expected +21% · Actual -21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62% · +8.6% (129 calls)
-21.1%
stock -21% · XLP +5%
matured Sep 22, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$139
Price at call : $134.21 — gap to target +4%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +41%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 4, 26
matures : Aug 4, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $133.14 — gap to target +4%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +40%
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 4, 26
matures : Aug 4, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$125
Price at call : $126.86 — upside -1%
Today : $98.29 — upside +27%
Expected -1% · Actual -12% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 54.7% · +1.2% (382 calls)
+12.2%
stock -12% · XLP +6%
matured Jul 25, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$139
Price at call : $127.53 — gap to target +9%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +41%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 17, 26
matures : Jul 17, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$134
Price at call : $127.63 — gap to target +5%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +36%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 15, 26
matures : Jul 15, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $131.61 — gap to target +3%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +37%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 45.4% · -2.3% (346 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 24, 26
matures : Apr 24, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Apr 23, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$162
Price at call : $132.34 — upside +22%
Today : $98.29 — upside +65%
Expected +22% · Actual -26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 47.1% · +1.0% (174 calls)
-26.1%
stock -26% · XLP +3%
matured Apr 23, 26
Piper Sandler ↗
Apr 23, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$156
Price at call : $132.34 — upside +18%
Today : $98.29 — upside +59%
Expected +18% · Actual -26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 37.9% · -3.5% (140 calls)
-26.1%
stock -26% · XLP +3%
matured Apr 23, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 23, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$155
Price at call : $133.4 — upside +16%
Today : $98.29 — upside +58%
Expected +16% · Actual -27% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KMB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Cons. staples : 62% · +8.6% (129 calls)
-26.6%
stock -27% · XLP +2%
matured Apr 23, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$146
Price at call : $140.07 — gap to target +4%
Today : $98.29 — gap to target +49%
🎯 on KMB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Cons. staples : 50.4% · +3.1% (262 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 17, 26
matures : Apr 17, 26
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Kimberly-Clark stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Kimberly-Clark, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $116 (+18% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 74% of the time (19 calls tracked on Kimberly-Clark). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Kimberly-Clark? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Kimberly-Clark is $120 (+22% above today's price); the average is $116. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Kimberly-Clark on our site before trusting it.
Is Kimberly-Clark still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 15 analysts have a real record on Kimberly-Clark, the best hitting 74% over 19 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Kimberly-Clark? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in KMB (and why hesitate).
What has Kimberly-Clark's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: KMB performance & returns.
Does Kimberly-Clark pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: KMB's dividend.
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