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KMB Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Kimberly-Clark · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
KMB live signal snapshot
KMB last traded at $108.86, down 1.72% on the session, trading 6.8% below its 52-week high of $116.82 and 17.8% above its 52-week low of $92.42. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates KMB a HOLD, at 71% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term momentum is constructive: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked upward and price is holding above the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $107.68 (-1.1% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, KMB reads 47.3, close to the midpoint, so momentum gives neither side an edge. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-0.03) — downward momentum is accelerating. Its 50-day average ($102.72) remains 0.6% below the 200-day ($103.32), the pattern chartists call a death cross.
The average 12-month target from 15 Wall Street analysts is $118.53 (range $90.00–$162.00) — 8.9% upside from where KMB trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 7 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 8 Hold).
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About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is a household & personal products company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States. Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It has a market value of about $66.8 billion and roughly 36,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.28, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
KMB performance vs. the market
Year to date, KMB has gained 7.9%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). On a one-year view it is up 5.6%, 5.9 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: +10.8% in the last month against −1.7% over three months.
| Period | KMB | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +10.8% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −1.7% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +7.9% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +5.6% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
Kimberly-Clark financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Kimberly-Clark reported revenue of $4.1 billion and net income of $398 million (a 9.6% net margin). Revenue was down 0.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8 on trailing earnings of $5.24 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.6 billion, and total debt equals 212% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $4.1B | $398M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $4.2B | $345M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $4.2B | $665M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $4.1B | $499M |
KMB vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest consumer defensive peers, KMB's +7.9% year-to-date return beats 0 of them. The strongest of the group this year is The Coca-Cola (KO, +39.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark (KMB) | $108.86 | +7.9% | 20.8 | HOLD |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $196.35 | +22.4% | 28.7 | SELL |
KMB stock: common questions
What is the KMB stock price target?
15 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $118.53, in a range of $90.00–$162.00, versus a recent price of $108.86. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $107.68 over the next month.
Is KMB a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates KMB a HOLD at 71% confidence. Among analysts, 7 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 8 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has KMB stock performed this year?
Year to date, KMB has gained 7.9%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). On a one-year view it is up 5.6%, 5.9 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: +10.8% in the last month against −1.7% over three months.
What is KMB's 52-week high and low?
KMB has traded between $92.42 and $116.82 over the past 52 weeks; at $108.86 it is 6.8% below its 52-week high of $116.82 and 17.8% above its 52-week low of $92.42.
What sector is KMB in, and who are its peers?
KMB is in the consumer defensive sector (household & personal products). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include The Procter & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), The Coca-Cola (KO).
How accurate is the KMB forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines KMB's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.