Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)

Over the past six months, Kimberly-Clark's stock price has fluctuated, with a share price of $127.53 as of July 18, 2025, an 11.52% decline from July 22, 2024. Key events include Q4 2024 earnings where earnings met estimates, but sales declined year-over-year, and a dividend increase of $1.26 per share. Kimberly-Clark announced its intention to transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective May 30, 2025, after 41 years on the NYSE. Kimberly-Clark reportedly neared a $3.5 billion sale of its global tissue business to Suzano. The company reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $4.8 billion, down 6.0% from the prior year, and adjusted earnings per share were $1.93, down 4.0% year-over-year. Kimberly-Clark has faced challenges from tariff pressures, including a $300 million impact from tariffs, which led to a cut in its full-year outlook.

Demand for Kimberly-Clark's products is generally steady due to their essential nature as consumer staples. While overall demand is stable, there can be minor seasonal variations. Historical data suggests a chance of a "green month" in July. The company adapts to changing consumer preferences and manages costs to navigate market dynamics.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a multinational consumer goods and personal care corporation focused on paper-based consumer products. It operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, producing sanitary paper products and personal care items under brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Kotex. The company also has a K-C Professional division for institutional hygiene and safety solutions.

Kimberly-Clark has a worldwide presence, serving over 175 countries, with operations divided into North America and Outside North America. Over half of its sales are in North America, with more than 10% in Europe, and the remainder in Asia and Latin America. The company is expanding in emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America.

Kimberly-Clark maintains a strong brand reputation through innovation, quality, and trustworthiness. The company's focus on innovation and a consumer-centric approach has led to successful product launches and market expansion. Positive events include the U by Kotex® brand teaming up with #1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters to help smash period stigma in sports. The Kimberly-Clark Foundation awarded 30 Bright Futures Scholarships to high school seniors. Kimberly-Clark is actively investing in ESG, Health & Wellness, Direct-to-Consumer, and E-commerce.

Kimberly-Clark's stock is owned by a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 76.84% is owned by institutional shareholders, 0.73% by insiders, and 22.43% by retail investors. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp.