Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target $137.21 +0.84 (+0.62%) (As of 11/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Kimberly-Clark - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 HoldBased on 15 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold7Buy6 Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for KMB. Consensus Price Target $149.939.27% Upside According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark, the average price target is $149.93. The highest price target for KMB is $174.00, while the lowest price target for KMB is $125.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.27% from the current price of $137.21. Get the Latest News and Ratings for KMB and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up KMB Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast11/23/23 to 11/22/241 Month Ago10/24/23 to 10/23/243 Months Ago8/25/23 to 8/24/241 Year Ago11/23/22 to 11/23/23Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)Hold7 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$149.93$149.93$145.67$131.93Forecasted Upside9.27% Upside9.52% Upside1.43% Upside7.86% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldReduce Central Bank Abandons USD (Ad)You know what doesn't care about elections? Gold. If you want to protect your savings & retirement from our exploding national debt, VOTE FOR GOLD! Get Your FREE Gold Investor Kit NOW! KMB Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History KMB Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Kimberly-Clark Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeKimberly-ClarkConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.27 2.48 2.50Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside9.27% Upside37.73% Upside8.51% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent KMB NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails10/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $165.00+20.56%10/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$142.00 ➝ $140.00+2.14%10/23/2024UBS Group4 of 5 stars Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$153.00 ➝ $151.00+10.29%10/11/2024BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00 ➝ $144.00+1.56%10/8/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$146.00 ➝ $147.00+4.09%7/26/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingT. ConradSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold Get the Latest News and Ratings for KMB and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kimberly-Clark and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/24/2024Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$138.00 ➝ $134.00-3.15%7/23/2024TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingR. MoskowSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$161.00+11.70%7/11/2024Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$167.00 ➝ $174.00+23.62%6/24/2024BNP ParibasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingK. GrundySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageNeutral$146.00+4.68%6/13/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $160.00+18.35%4/24/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$111.00 ➝ $125.00-9.16%4/24/2024HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$146.00 ➝ $150.00+9.19%4/24/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $152.00+11.50%3/28/2024Evercore ISISubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$133.00 ➝ $150.00+17.86%10/12/2023Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$125.00 ➝ $118.00-1.17%4/26/2023Berenberg BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$132.00 ➝ $144.00-0.46%4/17/2023Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $140.00+1.42%1/4/2023Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$137.00 ➝ $139.00+1.38%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 03:28 AM ET. 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 Monday, November 4, 2024. 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.: Kimberly-Clark Co. stock price traded at $140.10 on October 10, 2024, showing stability in the market. Kimberly-Clark Co. has a diverse product portfolio, including personal care and consumer tissue products, which can provide stability during economic fluctuations. Recent insider selling activities by company executives may indicate confidence in the company's future performance. Analyst consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $145.67 suggests a potential upside for investors. Kimberly-Clark Co. has a strong quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.85, indicating good liquidity levels. Kimberly-Clark Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Kimberly-Clark Co. for these reasons: Kimberly-Clark Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.59, which may pose risks in times of financial stress. Multiple insider selling activities by key executives could raise concerns about the company's future growth prospects. While the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold," the presence of sell ratings from some analysts may indicate underlying challenges. The company's 1-year high of $149.30 suggests limited potential for significant short-term capital gains. Kimberly-Clark Co. faces competition in the personal care and consumer tissue products market, which could impact its market share and profitability. KMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Kimberly-Clark's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kimberly-Clark is $149.93, with a high forecast of $174.00 and a low forecast of $125.00. Should I buy or sell Kimberly-Clark stock right now? 15 Wall Street 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 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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. Does Kimberly-Clark's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Kimberly-Clark's stock has a predicted upside of 9.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Kimberly-Clark? Kimberly-Clark has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Kimberly-Clark more than its competitors? Analysts like Kimberly-Clark less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Kimberly-Clark is 2.27 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.48. Learn more on how KMB compares to other companies. 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