KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark just logged 54 straight years of dividend raises, but a closer look at the cash flow statement raises an uncomfortable question about who is actually funding that growing payout.

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Kimberly-Clark (NasdaqGS:KMB) plans to sell assets tied to its planned US$40b acquisition of consumer products group Kenvue. The disposals are aimed at addressing European Union antitrust concerns linked to overlaps in consumer health and personal care brands. Asset sale discussions focus on EU markets where regulators flagged competition issues as part of their ongoing review of the Kenvue deal. Kimberly-Clark's move to sell assets around the US$40b Kenvue deal sits within a broader pattern...

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KMB is tackling $150 million of second-half input-cost pressure with targeted pricing, productivity gains and supplier actions.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is preparing asset sales to address EU antitrust concerns surrounding its planned $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, according to Reuters. The company is reportedly seeking to offer remedies that could secure European Commission approval by the September 29 deadline, avoiding a more extensive four-month investigation. Similar regulatory concerns have already emerged in […]

AI safety warnings sent tech stocks lower Monday, pushing investors into J&J, Eli Lilly, Kimberly-Clark, and Costco.

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Kimberly-Clark just raised its dividend for the 54th straight year while simultaneously chasing a nearly $50 billion acquisition, and income investors are now weighing whether a deal of that size can coexist with a payout that costs over $1.6 billion annually.

Kimberly Clark is a consumer staples Dividend King with a 5% yield, but it is also undergoing a major business transition.

KMB's North America business faces near-term shipment pressure, but innovation, share gains and easier comparisons support a stronger second half.

Although Kimberly-Clark has underperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NASDAQ:KMB) proposed $40 billion takeover of Kenvue has entered another stage of regulatory review. Documents on the European Commission’s website show that Kimberly-Clark has requested EU permission to complete the transaction, which was first announced in November 2025. The deal would combine Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) with a large portfolio of consumer-health brands, including Tylenol, […]

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KVUE nears its planned combination after shareholder and U.S. antitrust clearances, while margin, debt and legal risks temper the Q4 2026 outlook.

KMB is banking on science-backed innovation, stronger value propositions and a deep product pipeline to drive future growth.

Some dividend stocks fold the moment a recession hits, but four consumer staples names kept raising their payouts straight through a housing collapse and a global lockdown without missing a beat. The question now is whether their current yields and margins make them worth owning before the next ugly year arrives.

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Deal skepticism and litigation fears still weigh on this consumer staples stalwart.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock is in focus after the company named Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, with a future role tied to its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. Kimberly-Clark shares trade at US$110.34, with the stock up 10.2% over the past 90 days and 8.8% year to date on a share price basis, even though the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 11.1%. This points to improving short term momentum alongside a weaker longer term experience for...

Kimberly-Clark stock has declined 11.1% over the past year, yet both its earnings multiples and a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate currently point to a cheaper valuation than the market price suggests. With the share price near US$110, the key issue for investors is whether this apparent discount fairly reflects the company’s cash generation and risk profile. The 11.1% share price decline over 1 year signals that investors have been cautious on Kimberly-Clark despite a...

KMB hits a record 6.4% productivity level in the second quarter, helping offset brand investments and expected input-cost headwinds.

Retiring at 65 on dividends sounds straightforward until you realize the number you need today at 55 depends entirely on which yield tier you trust with your financial future, and the wrong choice leaves you no runway to recover.

Chasing a higher dividend yield feels like a shortcut to financial freedom, but the math hiding inside that trade-off can quietly dismantle an entire retirement plan before you notice anything went wrong.

August's final days are closing a narrow window for income investors, and five blue-chip names with multi-decade dividend streaks just posted earnings beats that change the calculus on each one.

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KMB's Powering Care strategy drives sustained volume and mix growth as new fiber innovation strengthens its long-term growth pipeline.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is not usually the first name that comes up when investors discuss Dividend Kings. Its track record says it probably should be. The consumer staples company has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years and has paid dividends for 92 years. For income investors, that kind of consistency is difficult to dismiss. […]

The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

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Kimberly-Clark (NasdaqGS:KMB) has launched a proprietary program focused on sustainable materials using alternative natural fibers. The company is using rapidly renewable fibers from hesperaloe, an arid climate plant, to develop next-generation materials for hygiene products. The initiative is designed to support sustainability goals and supply chain resilience as consumer and regulatory attention on ESG continues to rise. For broader context on how other companies are approaching similar...

KMB cuts its 2026 outlook as China diaper disruption weighs on growth, while productivity and volume-mix gains offer some support.

KMB's 11.7% three-month gain reflects stronger productivity and volume-mix trends, but China and slower growth remain risks.

KMB's valuation discount and productivity gains support the case, but China disruption and slower category growth cloud its outlook.

Personal care products provider Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB)’s shares are down by 17% over the past year and are up by 9% year-to-date. It is currently undergoing a major transformation through acquiring Kenvue. Cramer has discussed Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB)’s acquisition several times and linked its performance with consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. In his morning […]

The personal care product maker said the refunds will offset incremental cost increases tied to higher oil prices while allowing it to maintain price consistency.

Kimberly-Clark has significantly underperformed the broader market, while analysts remain moderately optimistic about its future prospects.

Despite cost pressures and spending volatility, CL, KMB, CHD and BJ are using strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies to drive growth.

Hsu discusses tariff refunds, China disruptions, and Kenvue integration plans.

Kimberly-Clark cuts its 2026 outlook as China diaper weakness, softer categories and North American shipment volatility pressure sales despite solid productivity.