Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$131.58 -0.76 (-0.57%)

Closing price 04/25/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$131.14 -0.44 (-0.34%)

As of 04/25/2025 07:56 PM Eastern

Kimberly-Clark - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
7

Buy
4

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for KMB.

Consensus Price Target

$145.08
10.26% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark, the average price target is $145.08. The highest price target for KMB is $162.00, while the lowest price target for KMB is $118.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.26% from the current price of $131.58.

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KMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/26/24 to 4/26/25	1 Month Ago 3/27/24 to 3/27/25	3 Months Ago 1/27/24 to 1/26/25	1 Year Ago 4/27/23 to 4/26/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$145.08	$144.50	$143.71	$135.50
Forecasted Upside	10.26% Upside	2.81% Upside	11.93% Upside	0.19% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

KMB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KMB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Kimberly-Clark Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Kimberly-Clark	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.15	2.55	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.26% Upside	58.99% Upside	21.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KMB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/24/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$139.00 ➝ $135.00	+2.04%
4/23/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Nik Modi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $162.00	+22.90%
4/23/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Korinne Wolfmeyer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$158.00 ➝ $156.00	+18.58%
4/23/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Javier Escalante Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$168.00 ➝ $155.00	+15.83%
4/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$134.00 ➝ $146.00	+2.31%
4/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrea Teixeira Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$124.00 ➝ $131.00	-4.94%
3/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	-0.60%
1/15/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Filippo Falorni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$125.00 ➝ $118.00	-6.16%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$145.00	+14.05%
10/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$146.00 ➝ $147.00	+4.09%
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7/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Conrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$146.00	+4.68%
6/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $160.00	+18.35%
4/24/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$146.00 ➝ $150.00	+9.19%
4/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $152.00	+11.50%
10/12/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$125.00 ➝ $118.00	-1.17%
4/26/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$132.00 ➝ $144.00	-0.46%

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Should I Buy Kimberly-Clark Stock? KMB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Kimberly-Clark pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kimberly-Clark
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Kimberly-Clark Co.:

The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.26 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase from the previous dividend indicates strong financial health and a positive outlook.
Kimberly-Clark Co. has a robust net margin, showcasing its efficiency in converting revenue into profit, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
With a return on equity exceeding 200%, Kimberly-Clark Co. demonstrates exceptional profitability relative to shareholder equity, suggesting effective management and strong financial performance.
Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 7.5 for the current year, indicating expected growth in profitability, which could lead to higher stock prices.
The current stock price is around $145, which is considered reasonable given the company's strong fundamentals and growth prospects, making it an attractive entry point for investors.

Kimberly-Clark
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Kimberly-Clark Co. for these reasons:

The company reported quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future growth targets.
Despite a strong return on equity, the company's dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 66.75%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on Kimberly-Clark Co., indicating a lack of confidence in its short-term performance and potential market challenges.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with a vice president recently selling a significant number of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects.
The competitive landscape in the consumer goods sector is intense, and Kimberly-Clark Co. may face challenges in maintaining its market share against rivals.

KMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kimberly-Clark is $145.08, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $118.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" KMB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KMB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Kimberly-Clark's stock has a predicted upside of 10.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Kimberly-Clark has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kimberly-Clark less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Kimberly-Clark is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KMB compares to other companies.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target