Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$137.76 -0.91 (-0.66%)

Closing price 03/24/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$138.34 +0.58 (+0.42%)

As of 03/24/2025 07:54 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 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
5

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, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for KMB.

Consensus Price Target

$143.64
4.27% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark, the average price target is $143.64. The highest price target for KMB is $165.00, while the lowest price target for KMB is $118.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.27% from the current price of $137.76.

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KMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 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	$143.64	$143.64	$149.93	$130.36
Forecasted Upside	4.27% Upside	2.40% Upside	13.43% Upside	4.14% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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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	2.20	2.49	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.27% Upside	44.23% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KMB News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/29/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $134.00	+3.25%
1/29/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Korinne Wolfmeyer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$161.00 ➝ $158.00	+21.74%
1/24/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Nik Modi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $165.00	+28.93%
1/17/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$144.00 ➝ $132.00	+3.50%
1/16/2025	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	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$140.00 ➝ $124.00	-1.27%
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%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$140.00 ➝ $130.00	+1.94%
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%
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
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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%
3/28/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$133.00 ➝ $150.00	+17.86%
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%
4/17/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$132.00 ➝ $140.00	+1.42%

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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, March 20, 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 has a strong return on equity of 201.43%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Kimberly-Clark Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.26 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.61%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
With a current stock price around $141.00, the shares are positioned within a reasonable range compared to their 52-week high of $150.45, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The company has a solid net margin of 12.69%, which indicates that it retains a good portion of revenue as profit, showcasing operational efficiency.
Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of 7.5 for the current year, suggesting expected growth in profitability, which could lead to higher stock prices.

Kimberly-Clark
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 7.05, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky, especially in volatile market conditions.
With a quick ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 0.80, Kimberly-Clark Co. may face liquidity challenges, suggesting it might struggle to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by a vice president, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, with a notable reduction in target prices, indicating mixed sentiment in the market.
The company operates in a competitive market for personal care and consumer tissue products, which could pressure margins and growth potential.

KMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kimberly-Clark is $143.64, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $118.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kimberly-Clark in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 4.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Kimberly-Clark's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Kimberly-Clark has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kimberly-Clark less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Kimberly-Clark is 2.20 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how KMB compares to other companies.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target