Is KMB a good investment in 2026?

Kimberly-Clark trades at a P/E ratio of 20.0, with medium volatility (26.6% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of KMB?

Based on 30-day volatility of 26.6%, KMB has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.30 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does KMB pay dividends?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark has a dividend yield of 5.26%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$32.29B

P/E RATIO

20.0

BETA

0.30

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

5.26%

52W HIGH

$144.31

52W LOW

$92.42

VOLATILITY

26.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$98.84 → $97.28-1.58%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$142.81 → $97.28-31.9%

KMB | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	KMB	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	20.0x	21.0x	↓ 5%
Beta	0.30	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	5.26%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	26.6%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare KMB's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
KMKMB(You are here)	$97.28	$32.29B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$145.16	$339.74B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.47	$333.44B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$157.06	$214.69B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Kimberly-Clark is currently trading at $97.28, which is 32.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.30, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME3.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KMB a good buy right now?

Kimberly-Clark trades at 20.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 26.6% volatility.

Does KMB pay dividends?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark offers a dividend yield of 5.26%. This translates to approximately $5.12 per share annually.

How volatile is KMB?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 26.6% and beta of 0.30,KMB is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.