Kimberly-Clark - KMB Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $134.45
  • Forecasted Upside: -1.19%
  • Number of Analysts: 11
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$136.08
▲ +2.15 (1.61%)

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Analyst Price Target for KMB

Analyst Price Target is $134.45
▼ -1.19% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 11 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Kimberly-Clark in the last 3 months. The average price target is $134.45, with a high forecast of $144.00 and a low forecast of $120.00. The average price target represents a -1.19% upside from the last price of $136.08.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 11 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Kimberly-Clark. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 10 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
12/9/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 11 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
3/9/2022
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  • 2 sell ratings
6/7/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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9/5/2022
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12/4/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 sell ratings
3/4/2023
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  • 2 sell ratings
5/3/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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6/2/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/26/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$123.00 ➝ $133.00Low
4/26/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$118.00 ➝ $125.00Low
4/26/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$130.00 ➝ $140.00Low
4/26/2023BarclaysBoost Target$131.00 ➝ $140.00Low
4/26/2023Berenberg BankBoost Target$132.00 ➝ $144.00Low
4/17/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $140.00Low
4/14/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$126.00 ➝ $131.00Low
4/12/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$125.00 ➝ $130.00Low
4/6/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$134.00 ➝ $138.00N/A
3/20/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$122.00 ➝ $123.00Low
2/16/2023CitigroupInitiated CoverageSell$120.00Low
1/27/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$146.00 ➝ $126.00Low
1/26/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$124.00 ➝ $122.00Low
1/26/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$124.00 ➝ $125.00Low
1/26/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$135.00 ➝ $125.00Low
1/23/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$129.00 ➝ $136.00Low
1/13/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$120.00 ➝ $124.00Low
1/4/2023Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$137.00 ➝ $139.00Low
1/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$120.00 ➝ $135.00Low
12/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$120.00 ➝ $123.00Low
10/27/2022BarclaysBoost Target$127.00Low
10/26/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$117.00 ➝ $120.00Low
10/17/2022Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageIn-LineLow
10/14/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$134.00 ➝ $117.00Low
10/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight$118.00 ➝ $117.00Low
10/12/2022Atlantic SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$135.00Low
10/4/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$137.00 ➝ $132.00Low
10/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$130.00 ➝ $120.00Low
9/14/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ NeutralLow
7/27/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$136.00 ➝ $142.00Low
7/22/2022UBS GroupLower Target$136.00Low
5/23/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$129.00 ➝ $124.00Low
4/26/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$121.00 ➝ $129.00High
4/25/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$133.00 ➝ $137.00High
4/25/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$122.00 ➝ $124.00High
4/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$128.00 ➝ $135.00High
4/25/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$128.00 ➝ $140.00High
4/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$130.00 ➝ $138.00High
4/1/2022BarclaysLower Target$127.00 ➝ $121.00High
3/30/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$118.00 ➝ $113.00Low
3/29/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower Target$130.00 ➝ $124.00Medium
3/15/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $128.00Medium
2/2/2022Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$126.00Low
1/28/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$148.00 ➝ $127.00Low
1/27/2022CitigroupBoost TargetSell$113.00 ➝ $119.00Low
1/27/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $140.00Low
1/27/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$133.00 ➝ $130.00Low
1/27/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$145.00 ➝ $138.00Low
1/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$127.00 ➝ $118.00Medium
1/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$122.00 ➝ $127.00Low
1/11/2022Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$148.00Low
1/11/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $142.00Medium
1/11/2022BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$148.00Medium
10/26/2021CitigroupLower TargetSell$123.00 ➝ $113.00High
10/26/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $137.00High
10/26/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$137.00 ➝ $130.00High
10/26/2021Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$164.00 ➝ $127.00High
10/25/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetIn-Line ➝ Neutral$142.00 ➝ $125.00High
9/9/2021HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$131.00Medium
7/26/2021Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$137.00 ➝ $135.00Low
7/19/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $155.00High
7/9/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$137.00 ➝ $139.00Low
6/23/2021UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$135.00Low
5/14/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal WeightLow
4/26/2021Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$147.00 ➝ $137.00Medium
4/26/2021Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $150.00Medium
4/26/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$145.00 ➝ $137.00Medium
4/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$146.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
3/25/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underweight$144.00 ➝ $123.00Low
3/19/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$144.00 ➝ $123.00Medium
1/26/2021Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$152.00 ➝ $147.00High
1/26/2021CitigroupLower Target$127.00 ➝ $122.00High
1/26/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$152.00 ➝ $156.00Low
1/26/2021ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
1/22/2021Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $155.00Low
1/21/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$150.00 ➝ $144.00Low
1/19/2021Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$142.00Low
12/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$130.00Low
10/26/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$167.00Low
10/23/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$160.00 ➝ $146.00Medium
10/16/2020Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageBuy$181.00Low
10/16/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$163.00Low
10/15/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $187.00Medium
7/24/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$146.00 ➝ $160.00Low
7/21/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $174.00Low
7/16/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$151.00 ➝ $158.00Low
4/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$133.00 ➝ $146.00Medium
4/23/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$143.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
4/22/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$149.00Medium
4/22/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$149.00 ➝ $160.00High
4/16/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$132.00 ➝ $143.00Medium
4/7/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$143.00High
3/30/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeHoldHigh
3/30/2020Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $149.00High
3/23/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$149.00High
3/23/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $131.00High
1/24/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$126.00 ➝ $132.00High
1/24/2020CitigroupBoost TargetSell$123.00 ➝ $135.00Medium
1/23/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$129.00Medium
1/21/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$139.00 ➝ $140.00Low
12/12/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$124.00 ➝ $126.00Medium
10/23/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$149.00 ➝ $139.00Medium
10/22/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$123.00 ➝ $124.00High
10/15/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetMarket Perform$130.00 ➝ $132.00Medium
10/8/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$147.00 ➝ $149.00High
9/27/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$155.00Medium
9/23/2019BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$144.00 ➝ $152.00Low
7/28/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingHoldLow
7/24/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$151.00 ➝ $152.00Low
7/24/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $147.00Low
7/24/2019Atlantic SecuritiesUpgradeUnderweight ➝ NeutralLow
7/23/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHold$130.00Low
6/19/2019Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $143.00Medium
6/18/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $145.00Low
6/17/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetSell$113.00 ➝ $122.00Low
4/23/2019CitigroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$102.00 ➝ $116.00Low
4/23/2019ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$150.00High
4/23/2019MacquarieUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$102.00 ➝ $142.00High
4/16/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$105.00 ➝ $115.00Low
2/12/2019Exane BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageOutperform$130.00Low
2/12/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$113.00 ➝ $124.00Low
2/11/2019BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageOutperform$130.00Low
1/25/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$109.00High
1/24/2019Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$107.00 ➝ $113.00Low
1/23/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHold$105.00Medium
1/18/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$129.00Medium
12/20/2018Morgan StanleySet TargetSell$107.00High
10/24/2018CitigroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$93.00 ➝ $95.00Low
10/23/2018Morgan StanleySet TargetSell$100.00Low
10/22/2018Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$100.00Low
10/17/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$97.00 ➝ $105.00Medium
10/10/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$99.00Low
10/8/2018The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$119.00Low
10/1/2018BarclaysSet TargetEqual Weight ➝ Hold$101.00 ➝ $104.00Medium
9/20/2018Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageUnderweight ➝ Underweight$114.00Low
9/6/2018Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$110.00 ➝ $120.00Low
8/31/2018Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Sell$94.00 ➝ $102.00Low
8/16/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$103.00 ➝ $108.00Low
8/16/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $86.00Medium
8/15/2018Societe GeneraleDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$124.00 ➝ $116.00High
7/19/2018UBS GroupInitiated CoverageSell$90.00Low
7/13/2018Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$96.00Low
6/21/2018Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$94.00Medium
(Data available from 6/2/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.75 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
11/4/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
12/4/2022
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
1/3/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
2/2/2023
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
3/4/2023
  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/3/2023
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 40 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/3/2023
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/2/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Kimberly-Clark logo
Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swim pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and sells facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products for household use. The K-C Professional segment supplies workplace supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.
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Today's Range

Now: $136.08
Low: $133.48
High: $136.13

50 Day Range

MA: $139.39
Low: $130.32
High: $146.38

52 Week Range

Now: $136.08
Low: $108.74
High: $147.87

Volume

1,869,536 shs

Average Volume

1,722,755 shs

Market Capitalization

$45.91 billion

P/E Ratio

23.30

Dividend Yield

3.52%

Beta

0.41

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Kimberly-Clark?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Kimberly-Clark in the last year: Atlantic Securities, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Kimberly-Clark?

11 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Kimberly-Clark in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $134.45, suggesting a possible downside of 1.2%. Berenberg Bank has the highest price target set, predicting KMB will reach $144.00 in the next twelve months. Citigroup Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $120.00 for Kimberly-Clark in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Kimberly-Clark?

Kimberly-Clark currently has 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in KMB, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Kimberly-Clark?

Other companies that are similar to Kimberly-Clark include Ambev, Constellation Brands, Kraft Heinz, Keurig Dr Pepper and Kenvue. Learn More about companies similar to Kimberly-Clark.

How do I contact Kimberly-Clark's investor relations team?

Kimberly-Clark's physical mailing address is P O BOX 619100 DFW AIRPORT STATION, DALLAS TX, 75261. The company's listed phone number is (972) 281-1200 and its investor relations email address is kc.invest[email protected]. The official website for Kimberly-Clark is www.kimberly-clark.com. Learn More about contacing Kimberly-Clark investor relations.