If you'd invested in Kimberly-Clark (KMB): performance and returns
Looking for Kimberly-Clark's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Kimberly-Clark have returned?
This calculator shows how much Kimberly-Clark stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, 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% |
| 10 years ago | $842 | -16% |
| since inception (1984) | $18,503 | +1750% |
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%) |
| 2023 | -3% | $878 (-12%) |
| 2022 | -4% | $843 (-16%) |
| 2021 | +1% | $855 (-14%) |
| 2020 | -2% | $837 (-16%) |
| 2019 | +12% | $940 (-6%) |
| 2018 | +5% | $990 (-1%) |
| 2017 | -16% | $828 (-17%) |
| 2016 | +2% | $842 (-16%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does KMB return?
$1,000 invested in Kimberly-Clark 10 years ago would be worth $842 today, i.e. -2%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was KMB's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+17%). Worst year: 2025 (-22%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in KMB since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $18,503 (+1750%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Kimberly-Clark's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Kimberly-Clark pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Kimberly-Clark's average annual return (ROI)?
Kimberly-Clark's return on investment is about -2%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.