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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
3

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for KMB.

Consensus Price Target

$142.70
11.10% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark, the average price target is $142.70. 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 11.10% from the current price of $128.44.
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.
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KMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/24 to 9/12/25		1 Month Ago
8/13/24 to 8/13/25		3 Months Ago
6/14/24 to 6/14/25		1 Year Ago
9/13/23 to 9/12/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$142.70$142.70$143.73$145.67
Forecasted Upside11.10% Upside5.85% Upside9.85% Upside2.31% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

KMB Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KMB Price Targets by Month

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Kimberly-Clark Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKimberly-ClarkConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.20
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.22% Upside114.87% Upside9.66% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/4/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman
Not Rated
Boost TargetEqual Weight$134.00 ➝ $139.00+4.52%
8/4/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Andrea Teixeira
Andrea Teixeira
Not Rated
UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $138.00+5.63%
7/18/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Michael Lavery
Michael Lavery
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageOverweight$144.00+12.58%
7/17/2025UBS Group
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Peter Grom
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Lower TargetNeutral$146.00 ➝ $139.00+9.33%
4/23/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Nik Modi
Nik Modi
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Lower TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $162.00+22.90%
4/23/2025Evercore ISI
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Javier Escalante
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Lower TargetOutperform$168.00 ➝ $155.00+15.83%
3/28/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Chris Carey
Chris Carey
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Boost TargetEqual Weight$130.00 ➝ $140.00-0.60%
1/15/2025Citigroup
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Filippo Falorni
Filippo Falorni
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Lower TargetSell$125.00 ➝ $118.00-6.16%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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R. Moskow
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$145.00+14.05%
10/8/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHold$146.00 ➝ $147.00+4.09%
7/26/2024Argus
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T. Conrad
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UpgradeHold
6/24/2024BNP Paribas
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K. Grundy
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$146.00+4.68%
6/13/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $160.00+18.35%
4/24/2024HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHold$146.00 ➝ $150.00+9.19%
4/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $152.00+11.50%
10/12/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$125.00 ➝ $118.00-1.17%

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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 Thursday, September 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Kimberly-Clark pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kimberly-Clark
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $127, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
  • Kimberly-Clark Co. has a strong history of dividend payments, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.0%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92 for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • With a return on equity of over 200%, Kimberly-Clark Co. demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking well-managed companies.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target of around $142.70, suggesting potential upside for investors if the stock approaches this target.

Kimberly-Clark
Bear Case

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

  • The company experienced a decline in revenue, reporting a 1.6% decrease compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about future growth prospects.
  • Kimberly-Clark Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating that the company relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
  • Despite beating EPS estimates, the revenue fell short of analyst expectations, which could signal potential challenges in maintaining sales growth.
  • With a payout ratio of approximately 69.42%, there may be limited room for future dividend increases, which could disappoint income-focused investors.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with three analysts rating the stock as a Buy, while six have given it a Hold rating, indicating uncertainty about its future performance.

KMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kimberly-Clark is $142.70, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $118.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 3 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 11.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kimberly-Clark's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Kimberly-Clark has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, and UBS Group 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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This page (NYSE:KMB) was last updated on 9/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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