Dernières nouvelles pour Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) Stock

Kimberly-Clark

With more than half of sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, PullUps, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary offerings for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.

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Kimberly-Clark shares are trading lower following a Q1 sales miss.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday in the premarket session after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported first-quarter results.</a>
Quarterly adjusted earnings per share totaled $1.93, beating<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44918244/kimberly-clark-announces-first-quarter-2025-results-and-updates-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the analyst consensus estimate of $1.89.</a> Quarterly sales of $4.84 billion (down 6%) missed the street view of $4.88 billion.
&#8220;The current environment will now mean greater costs across our global supply chain versus our expectations at the beginning of the year,&#8221; warned Kimberly-Clark CEO Mike Hsu. 
North America reported net sales of $2.7 billion for the quarter, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 3.9%.
International Personal Care net sales came in at $1.4 billion, down 8.9%, while International Family Products sales totaled $791 million, marking a 7.7% decrease.
Sales fell due to currency impacts, divestitures, and business exits, with an organic sales decline of 1.6% compared to the prior year.
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The quarterly&nbsp;adjusted gross margin was 36.9%, down 20 basis points compared to the prior year.
The company&#8217;s adjusted operating profit was $844 million. That&#8217;s down 6% versus the prior year, inclusive of an unfavorable impact from currency translation of 2.2%.
Cash and equivalents at quarter end was $563 million, and inventories totaled $1.909 billion.
Total debt was&nbsp;$7.2 billion&nbsp;as of&nbsp;March 31, 2025, down from&nbsp;$7.4 billion&nbsp;as of&nbsp;December 31, 2024.
Outlook: The company now expects its 2025 Adjusted Operating Profit to be flat to positive on a constant-currency basis. Last year, the expectation was high single-digit growth on a constant currency basis.
Reported net sales are expected to face a 200 basis point hit from currency translation, improving from the earlier estimate of 300 basis points. Additionally, divesting the PPE business and exiting the U.S. private label diaper segment will weigh on sales by another 240 basis points.
Adjusted Earnings Per share are now expected to be flat to positive on a constant-currency basis.
The company also expects adjusted free cash flow to be around $2 billion in 2025. That&#8217;s slightly lower than its earlier forecast of over $2 billion.
Price Action: KMB shares are trading lower by 4.26% to $134.10 at last check Tuesday.
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Kimberly-Clark Misses Q1 Revenue Mark, Trims Profit Guidance As Supply Chain Costs Bite Hard

Kimberly-Clark Says Guidance 'reflects assumptions subject to change given the macro environment'

Kimberly-Clark Says 'To reflect a reassessment of its cost base, including potential impacts from changes in the global geopolitical landscape, the company now expects its 2025 Adjusted Operating Profit to be flat to positive on a constant-currency basis versus the prior year'

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Kimberly-Clark Q1 Adj $1.93 Beats $1.89 Estimate, Sales $4.80B Miss $4.88B Estimate

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Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-04-22. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Kimberly-Clark to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.89.
Kimberly-Clark bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 0.18% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Kimberly-Clark's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.83</td>
<td>1.96</td>
<td>2.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745247705_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Kimberly-Clark Shares</h3>
Shares of Kimberly-Clark were trading at $142.81 as of April 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 4.53%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Kimberly-Clark</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Kimberly-Clark.
The consensus rating for Kimberly-Clark is Neutral, derived from 8 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $147.88 implies a potential 3.55% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Church &amp; Dwight Co, Clorox and Colgate-Palmolive, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Underperform trajectory for Church &amp; Dwight Co, with an average 1-year price target of $107.83, suggesting a potential 24.49% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Clorox, with an average 1-year price target of $151.75, suggesting a potential 6.26% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Colgate-Palmolive, with an average 1-year price target of $97.93, suggesting a potential 31.43% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Church &amp; Dwight Co, Clorox and Colgate-Palmolive, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Kimberly-Clark</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-0.85%</td>
<td>$1.68B</td>
<td>42.07%</td>
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<td>Church &amp; Dwight Co</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>3.53%</td>
<td>$707.90M</td>
<td>4.42%</td>
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<td>Clorox</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-15.28%</td>
<td>$738M</td>
<td>2031.58%</td>
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<td>Colgate-Palmolive</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
<td>$2.98B</td>
<td>228.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Kimberly-Clark ranks in the middle for consensus rating. It is at the bottom for revenue growth. It is at the top for gross profit. It is at the top for return on equity.
<h3>Get to Know Kimberly-Clark Better</h3>
With more than half of sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, PullUps, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary offerings for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Kimberly-Clark</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Kimberly-Clark's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.85% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Kimberly-Clark's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.07%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kimberly-Clark's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 42.07% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kimberly-Clark's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.65%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Kimberly-Clark's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 9.02, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMB/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Kimberly-Clark visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Kimberly-Clark's Earnings: A Preview

UBS analyst Peter Grom maintains Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $134 to $146.

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Analyst Ratings

UBS Maintains Neutral on Kimberly-Clark, Raises Price Target to $146

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $165 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Kimberly-Clark, Maintains $165 Price Target

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Kimberly-Clark, TXNM Energy, and Getty Realty have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 6%.
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is an American multinational consumer goods and personal care corporation operating in more than 175 countries. Its portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries.
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It has increased its dividends every year for the last 53 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 28, the company's board raised the quarterly payout by 3.3% to $1.26 per share, equaling an annual figure of $5.04. The dividend yield on the stock is 3.78%.
Kimberly-Clark's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $20.06 billion. As per the company's Q4 2024 earnings report on Jan. 28, it posted revenues of $4.93 billion, above the consensus estimate of $4.86 billion, while EPS of $1.50 missed the consensus of $1.51.
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TXNM Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXNM#NYSE">TXNM</a>) is a holding company that owns regulated utility companies providing energy to homes and businesses across Texas and New Mexico.
TXNM has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 13 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 3, the company increased the quarterly payout by 5.2% to $0.4075 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.63 per share. The current dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.33%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.97 billion. In its most recent earnings release on Feb. 21, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $476.96 million, below the consensus estimate of $496.05 million, while EPS of $0.30 matched expectations.
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Getty Realty&nbsp;
Getty Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTY#NYSE">GTY</a>) is a net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 12 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 22, Getty Realty raised the quarterly payout by 4.40% to $0.47 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.88 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 11, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current dividend yield on the stock is 6.83%.
Getty Realty&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $203.39 million. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 12, the company posted revenues of $53.02 million and adjusted AFFO of $0.60. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
Kimberly-Clark, TXNM Energy, and Getty Realty are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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JP Morgan analyst Andrea Teixeira maintains Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $124 to $131.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Kimberly-Clark, Raises Price Target to $131

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Shares of several consumer staples stocks are trading higher. The sector may be moving up as investors gravitate towards more defensive assets following market-wide volatility and uncertainty.

While President Donald Trump hammers home an economic policy with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">array of tariffs</a>, he may face an unintended consequence: a nationwide toilet paper shortage. 
If so, the event would <a href="https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/05/coronavirus-toilet-paper-shortage/">spark</a> painful memories of COVID-19. Such an outcome might benefit consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>). 
According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-tariffs-may-cause-toilet-190300908.html">report</a>, the Trump administration's plans to increase levies on Canadian softwood lumber to 27% — and possibly to over 50% at some point later — may negatively impact the supply of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, or NBSK. This is a key component found in toilet paper and paper towels.
Driving the headwind against the delicate supply chain is the financial impact of the aforementioned import taxes, which threatens to put some sawmills out of business. Subsequently, the elimination of vital entities would reduce the supply of wood chips to make pulp. A domino effect may materialize, leading to temporary closures and lower production of NBSK.
Downstream to the consumer, the end result could possibly be pandemic-like shortages of toilet paper and related products, which may eventually metastasize into higher prices. Considering that many households will acutely recall the shortages during the COVID-19 crisis, hoarding behavior wouldn't be out of the question. 
From a cynical perspective, this narrative could benefit Kimberly-Clark&#8217;s stock, which is unexciting in any other circumstance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Unusual Twist Catapults KMB Stock to Relevance</h2>
While the concept of another round of toilet-paper hoarding may sound alarmist, it seems that Wall Street is getting the message. Consider the benchmark exchange-traded fund SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is down roughly 6% on a year-to-date basis. In contrast, during the same period, Kimberly-Clark stock finds itself up nearly 8%.
Adding to the unusual toilet paper conundrum, replacing the pulp imported from Canada — which clocks in at about 2 million tons — will not be an easy task. For one thing, Canada supplies most of the ingredient that American consumers use. Second, many U.S. paper plants depend on Canadian mills due to processing calibrated for NBSK specifically.
To be sure, cooler diplomatic heads can still prevail. At the same time, the U.S. and Canada have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44206362/canada-claps-back-at-unjustified-trump-tariffs-on-dairy-lumber">longstanding disputes over lumber</a>, along with dairy. Per a Benzinga report, American lumber producers claim that Canada&#8217;s system effectively subsidizes its industry, a charge that the Canadian government denies. Prior to the latest round of tariffs, U.S. duties on Canadian lumber ranged from 11.5% to 17.3%.
Undeniably, 2025 has gotten off to a messy start for multiple sectors. That said, one of the few confidence-inspiring winners is KMB stock. Frankly, the underlying enterprise offers product categories that cannot be avoided nor indefinitely deferred. This reality may attract conservative, buy-and-hold investors.
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At the same time, the relevancy bump in KMB stock also makes it appealing as a trading prospect. As one might expect, KMB features a gentle upward bias. Based on pricing data from January 2019 onward, a long position held for any given eight-week period has a 54% chance of being profitable. Further, dynamic conditions — such as heightened fear or greed — do not materially change the security's reliable nature.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crafting Options Strategies for Kimberly-Clark</h2>
Investors who wish to be proactive about the TP conundrum — aside from making a quick grocery run to beat the crowd — can choose to trade Kimberly-Clark options. One idea is to deploy a credit-based options strategy called the bull put spread.
For the options chain expiring April 17, a trader may consider selling the 140/135 bull put spread. This transaction involves selling the $140 put (at a time-of-writing bid of $150) and simultaneously buying the $135 put (at an ask of $60), resulting in a cash inflow of $90.
So long as KMB stock stays above the higher strike price of $140, the trader gets to keep the $90. However, if the security tanks, the maximum loss would come out to $410.
Another approach, which is a debit-based approach, is to consider a bull call spread. For the April 17 expiration date, aggressive traders may consider the 143/145 bull spread. This transaction involves buying the $143 call (at a $180 ask) and simultaneously selling the $145 call (at a $90 bid), resulting in a cash outflow of $90.
Should the Kimberly-Clark share price hit the $145 target at the expiration date — which is reasonable given historical trends — the payout is the difference between the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) minus the net debit paid, or $110. That would be a 122.22% payout, which would go a long way in easing the pain from the possible TP shortage.
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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $130 to $140.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Kimberly-Clark, Raises Price Target to $140

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) underwent analysis by 11 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Kimberly-Clark, presenting an average target of $140.27, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $118.00. Experiencing a 4.64% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $147.10. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743109304_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Kimberly-Clark. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Korinne Wolfmeyer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Grom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nik Modi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Grom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrea Teixeira</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Filippo Falorni</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Moskow</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Carey</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Korinne Wolfmeyer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kimberly-Clark. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kimberly-Clark compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Kimberly-Clark's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Kimberly-Clark's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMB/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Kimberly-Clark analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Kimberly-Clark</h2>
With more than half of sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, PullUps, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary offerings for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.
<h3>Kimberly-Clark: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Kimberly-Clark's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.85%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Kimberly-Clark's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.07%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kimberly-Clark's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 42.07%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kimberly-Clark's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.65%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Kimberly-Clark's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 9.02, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Analyst Expectations For Kimberly-Clark's Future

Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintains Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $138 to $144.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kimberly-Clark, Raises Price Target to $144

Uncertainty has taken over the market. Business and consumer sentiment data are souring as markets tumble and tariff policy continues to lack rhyme or reason. The St Louis Fed's US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index has spiked to its highest level since December 2020. The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers dropped nearly 10% from January to February and is now down 17% year-over-year.
Business owners continue to mention tariff uncertainty in surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell in February while the NFIB Uncertainty Index rose to its second-highest recorded level. Complicating matters are increasing inflation expectations for 2025, which could put the Federal Reserve in a tight spot between cutting rates to spur growth or keeping rates unchanged to limit higher prices. 
This precarious cocktail has investors on edge as U.S. stocks lag global markets. While it&#8217;s too soon to talk about a recession being imminent, it&#8217;s a good time to start thinking defensively.
Here are five stocks with solid fundamentals in sectors that tend to do well when the economy slows.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Republic Services Inc. </h2>
When investors think of waste management services, they usually conjure the aptly-named Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>). However, the lesser-known Republic Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>) also runs integrated commercial, residential and industrial solid waste services with over 200 landfills and an additional 246 transfer stations. Contrasted to its larger rival WM, RSG has a comparable P/E ratio, better margins and a significantly better Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) per Share (35.05 vs 41.89). The stock has also increased over 27% in the last 12 months, compared to just 8.7% for WM shares.
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RSG shares pulled back in the first week of March, but the Relative Strength Index (RSI) recently diverged upward, indicating that volume may be accumulating for the next leg higher. RSG also scores well in two crucial Benzinga Edge metrics: 86.20 in Momentum and 88.57 in Quality. On March 4, analysts at CIBC upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform, with a price target of $265. UBS, Goldman Sachs and Stifel also boosted price targets on the stock in the last month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. </h2>
Dollar stores and discount retailers are often popular picks during economic slowdowns. Still, investors must be careful in this environment not to count on stocks with thin margins and heavy reliance on imports. Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) is a purveyor of excess buildup, meaning it purchases overstocked or overproduced items from manufacturers and wholesalers and sells them at its warehouses at a deep discount.
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Ollie's business model gives it a leg up over traditional discount retailers like Dollar Tree. The company's 9% profit margin towers over figures from Dollar Tree, Dollar General and even larger chains like Walmart and Target. Ollie's has boosted revenue by nearly 8% year-over-year, but the stock is down almost 10% in the last three months.
However, as the chart above shows, a buying opportunity could be materializing right now. The upward momentum has stalled, but a bullish wedge is forming, which could signal buyers are consolidating in preparation for a new breakout. Keep an eye on this pattern for a potential breakout as the price range continues to condense.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kimberly-Clark Corp. </h2>
Household products like paper towels, toilet paper, hygiene products, detergents and other cleaning supplies have very inelastic demand, so these companies are often popular investments during recessions or economic slowdowns. Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is our pick for this particular industry thanks to its attractive valuation, strong dividend and potential breakout from a multi-year trading range.
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KMB shares recently reached a nearly five-year high, smashing through a resistance level that had been in place since the end of 2020. This promising technical signal is supported by strong fundamental data as well. KMB trades at just 19 times earnings, far lower than competitors like Proctor and Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive. It also trades at just 2.4 times sales while maintaining a healthy 12.7% profit margin. KMB pays a 3.5% dividend and the recent breakout has boosted its Benzinga Edge Momentum score to 71.54 &#8211; a rare occurrence in the consumer staples sector.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unum Group </h2>
Here's an insurance company that very few investors have heard about but has the prettiest-looking chart of the bunch. Unum Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>) provides individual income protection plans to clients in the United States, United Kingdom and Poland while also offering long-term care, life and employee-benefit insurance plans through segments like Colonial Life and Closed Block.
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Unum Group performed exceptionally well during the 2022 bear market, posting positive gains when most stocks suffered prolonged drawdowns. UNM shares staged a rally in 2024 and have risen by over 60% in the last 12 months. From a fundamental standpoint, the company is in a strong position with 1.27 P/B Value Per Share, 8.3 P/E ratio and 13.9% profit margin. UNM shares also grade out exceptionally well in three crucial Benzinga Edge metrics: Momentum (94.60), Value (89.28) and Quality (84.32).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Berkshire Hathaway Inc.</h2>
When Uncle Warren starts raising cash, investors start paying attention. The Oracle of Omaha has been selling stock to increase Berkshire's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) cash pile, and while a 94-year-old insurance CEO may have different investment goals than the rest of us, it&#8217;s worth noting when Buffett begins stacking dry powder.
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Buffett's cash pile is not unusual considering his long-term track record. While Buffett praises buy-and-hold strategies for retail investors, he himself has always been a bit of a market timer. His cash horde suggests he's waiting for volatility to wane before putting new capital to work.
Whether a recession materializes or not, stocks like BRK.B are good places to harbor while waiting for calmer waters to return. Berkshire's free cash flow pile stands at an impressive $11.6 billion with the stock trading at 12 times earnings. The insurance giant also grades well in Benzinga Edge in terms of Momentum (82.74) and Value (73.69). The stock chart shows some consolidation over the last week and the upward trend remains in place.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Fidelity National Financial, Kimberly-Clark, and Black Hills have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 4%.
Fidelity National Financial
Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) provides various insurance products in the U.S. It offers title insurance, escrow and other title-related services, including trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances and home warranty products.
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Fidelity National Financial has raised its dividends every year for the last 13 years. According to its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 7, its board increased the quarterly payout by 4% to $0.50 per common share, which is equal to an annual figure of $2 per share. The current yield on the stock is 3.09%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $13.36 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 20, Fidelity posted revenues of $3.62 billion and EPS of $1.34. Both figures beat the Street expectations.&nbsp;
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/01/42782796/fidelity-national-finl-stock-a-deep-dive-into-analyst-perspectives-5-ratings">article by Benzinga</a> for five analysts' insights on Fidelity National Financial.
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Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) manufactures and markets personal care products in the U.S.
It has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 53 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 28, the company increased the quarterly payout by 3.3% to $1.26 per share, equaling an annual figure of $25.04. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.52%.
Kimberly-Clark&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $20.06 billion. According to the company&#8217;s Q4 2024 earnings release on Jan. 28, it posted revenues of $4.93 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $4.86 billion, while EPS of $1.50 came in below the consensus of $1.51.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/01/43200296/demystifying-kimberly-clark-insights-from-8-analyst-reviews">article by Benzinga</a> for eight analysts' evaluations of Kimberly-Clark.&nbsp;
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Black Hills
Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKH#NYSE">BKH</a>) operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the U.S.&nbsp;
Black Hills has increased its dividends every year for the last 55 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 24, the company's board raised the quarterly payout from $0.65 to $0.676 per share, or $2.70 per share annually. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 4.37%.
Black Hills' annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $2.13 billion. According to the company's Q4 2024 earnings announcement on Feb. 5, it posted quarterly revenues of $597.10 million, missing the consensus estimate of $944 million, while EPS of $1.37 beat the consensus of $1.34.
Fidelity National Financial, Kimberly-Clark, and Black Hills are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 4% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer staples sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">B&amp;G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGS#NYSE">BGS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.62%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $8 to $7 on Nov. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $8 to $7.5 on Nov. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 5, B&amp;G Foods reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 net sales guidance below estimates.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.39%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $34 to $30 on Jan. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $35 to $32 on Jan. 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: The Kraft Heinz Company will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Feb. 12, 2025.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.76%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold with a price target of $145 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $140 to $130 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 28, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.50, beating the street view of $1.51. Quarterly sales of $4.90 billion (down 0.8%) outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $4.86 billion.</li>
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