Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
KMB Stock Forecast
Kimberly-Clark stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $144.15 (represents a 0.44% upside from KMB’s last price of $143.52) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 17 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
KMB Price Target
The average price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is $144.15 based on 1-year price targets from 17 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $174.00 to $120.00. This represents a potential 0.44% upside from KMB's last price of $143.52.
KMB Analyst Ratings
According to 17 Wall Street analysts, Kimberly-Clark's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for KMB stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 6 'Buy' (35.29%), 10 'Hold' (58.82%), 1 'Sell' (5.88%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Kimberly-Clark Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2024 | Steve Powers | Deutsche Bank | $142.00 | $137.34 | 3.39% | -1.06% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Korrine Wolfmeyer | Piper Sandler | $174.00 | $140.79 | 23.59% | 21.24% |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Nik Modi | RBC Capital | $165.00 | $133.30 | 23.78% | 14.97% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Lauren Lieberman | Barclays | $136.00 | $137.78 | -1.29% | -5.24% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Steve Powers | Deutsche Bank | $132.00 | $127.27 | 3.72% | -8.03% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Alejandro Zamacona | HSBC | $146.00 | $127.27 | 14.72% | 1.73% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Javier Escalante | Evercore ISI | $150.00 | $127.27 | 17.86% | 4.52% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Korinne Wolmeyer | Piper Sandler | $152.00 | $127.27 | 19.43% | 5.91% |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Dara Mohsenian | Morgan Stanley | $153.00 | $128.98 | 18.62% | 6.61% |
| Apr 06, 2023 | Stephanie Wissink | Jefferies | $150.00 | $135.66 | 10.57% | 4.52% |
The latest Kimberly-Clark stock forecast, released on Jul 24, 2024 by Steve Powers from Deutsche Bank, set a price target of $142.00, which represents a 3.39% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($137.34), and a -1.06% decrease from KMB last price ($143.52).
Kimberly-Clark Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 2 | 8 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $158.00 | $149.63 |
| Last Closing Price | $143.52 | $143.52 | $143.52 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 10.09% | 4.26% |
In the current month, the average price target of Kimberly-Clark stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Kimberly-Clark's last price of $143.52. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Underperform | Buy | Initialise |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 10, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | - | Buy | Upgrade |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jun 03, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Mar 28, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
Kimberly-Clark's last stock rating was published by Deutsche Bank on Jul 24, 2024. The company gave KMB a "Hold" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Kimberly-Clark Financial Forecast
Kimberly-Clark Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $4.97B | - | $5.13B | $5.20B | $4.96B | $5.05B | - | $5.09B | $4.96B | $5.01B | $4.72B | $4.74B | $4.84B | $4.68B | $4.61B | $5.01B | $4.58B | $4.64B |
| Avg Forecast | $5.25B | $5.31B | $5.18B | $5.25B | $5.08B | $5.13B | $5.02B | $5.10B | $5.00B | $5.08B | $5.10B | $5.08B | $4.99B | $5.16B | $5.13B | $5.06B | $4.99B | $5.01B | $4.99B | $4.92B | $4.89B | $4.98B | $4.77B | $4.97B | $4.73B | $4.60B | $4.46B | $4.86B | $4.54B | $4.65B |
| High Forecast | $5.29B | $5.35B | $5.22B | $5.29B | $5.12B | $5.16B | $5.05B | $5.14B | $5.04B | $5.11B | $5.14B | $5.12B | $5.01B | $5.19B | $5.16B | $5.10B | $5.02B | $5.05B | $4.99B | $4.99B | $4.97B | $5.06B | $4.84B | $5.05B | $4.80B | $4.67B | $4.53B | $4.93B | $4.61B | $4.72B |
| Low Forecast | $5.18B | $5.24B | $5.11B | $5.18B | $5.01B | $5.06B | $4.95B | $5.03B | $4.94B | $5.02B | $5.03B | $5.02B | $4.97B | $5.11B | $5.06B | $4.99B | $4.92B | $4.94B | $4.99B | $4.84B | $4.81B | $4.91B | $4.69B | $4.90B | $4.66B | $4.52B | $4.39B | $4.78B | $4.47B | $4.58B |
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | - | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 1.01% | - | 1.04% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 0.95% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.00% |
Kimberly-Clark's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $5.08B, with a low forecast of $5.02B, and a high forecast of $5.12B. KMB's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 2.30% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $4.97B (Dec 23).
Kimberly-Clark EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $670.00M | - | $927.00M | $966.00M | $881.00M | $829.00M | - | $879.00M | $708.00M | $853.00M | $771.00M | $983.00M | $959.00M | $840.00M | $1.15B | $1.13B | $936.00M | $1.16B |
| Avg Forecast | $979.32M | $990.61M | $965.92M | $978.01M | $946.53M | $955.46M | $935.02M | $950.67M | $932.54M | $946.93M | $950.22M | $971.84M | $929.89M | $961.35M | $955.51M | $883.49M | $929.26M | $955.36M | $930.02M | $803.17M | $673.74M | $868.51M | $886.87M | $1.05B | $905.06M | $859.09M | $891.33M | $1.05B | $930.49M | $1.13B |
| High Forecast | $986.64M | $998.01M | $973.14M | $985.32M | $953.60M | $962.60M | $942.00M | $957.77M | $939.50M | $952.53M | $957.32M | $1.17B | $933.62M | $967.46M | $962.65M | $1.06B | $936.20M | $1.15B | $930.02M | $963.80M | $808.49M | $1.04B | $1.06B | $1.26B | $1.09B | $1.03B | $1.07B | $1.25B | $1.12B | $1.36B |
| Low Forecast | $966.11M | $977.25M | $952.89M | $964.82M | $933.76M | $942.57M | $922.40M | $937.84M | $919.96M | $935.72M | $937.41M | $777.47M | $926.16M | $953.24M | $942.62M | $706.79M | $916.72M | $764.29M | $930.02M | $642.54M | $538.99M | $694.81M | $709.50M | $839.37M | $724.04M | $687.27M | $713.07M | $836.25M | $744.40M | $906.60M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.72% | - | 0.97% | 1.09% | 0.95% | 0.87% | - | 1.09% | 1.05% | 0.98% | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 1.29% | 1.08% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
4 analysts predict KMB's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $971.84M, with a high of $1.17B and a low of $777.47M. This is 45.05% upper than Kimberly-Clark's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $670.00M.
Kimberly-Clark Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $36.00M | $566.00M | $507.00M | $467.00M | - | $523.00M | $351.00M | $469.00M | $404.00M | $584.00M | $539.00M | $472.00M | $681.00M | $660.00M | $547.00M | $671.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $636.40M | $687.74M | $669.72M | $706.58M | $593.74M | $622.65M | $657.56M | $686.41M | $540.00M | $575.05M | $577.99M | $571.09M | $519.73M | $539.24M | $500.07M | $519.17M | $511.99M | $525.28M | $444.20M | $471.98M | $339.73M | $477.53M | $464.72M | $623.34M | $508.68M | $482.73M | $529.67M | $610.00M | $543.78M | $656.09M |
| High Forecast | $642.58M | $694.42M | $676.23M | $713.45M | $599.51M | $628.70M | $663.95M | $693.08M | $545.24M | $595.58M | $583.61M | $685.31M | $540.11M | $573.15M | $504.93M | $623.01M | $516.96M | $630.34M | $444.20M | $566.37M | $407.67M | $573.03M | $557.66M | $748.00M | $610.42M | $579.27M | $635.60M | $732.00M | $652.54M | $787.31M |
| Low Forecast | $625.24M | $675.68M | $657.97M | $694.19M | $583.33M | $611.73M | $646.03M | $674.37M | $530.52M | $554.51M | $567.86M | $456.87M | $509.54M | $525.67M | $491.31M | $415.34M | $503.01M | $420.22M | $444.20M | $377.58M | $271.78M | $382.02M | $371.77M | $498.67M | $406.94M | $386.18M | $423.73M | $488.00M | $435.03M | $524.87M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.07% | 1.09% | 0.99% | 0.89% | - | 1.11% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 1.29% | 1.08% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
Kimberly-Clark's average Quarter net income forecast for Sep 23 is $539.24M, with a range of $525.67M to $573.15M. KMB's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 1397.88% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $36.00M (Jun 23).
Kimberly-Clark SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $993.00M | - | $1.01B | $924.00M | $916.00M | $873.00M | - | $886.00M | $911.00M | $819.00M | $854.00M | $815.00M | $996.00M | $919.00M | $844.00M | $873.00M | $859.00M | $815.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $958.66M | $969.71M | $945.55M | $957.38M | $926.56M | $935.30M | $915.29M | $930.62M | $912.87M | $926.95M | $930.18M | $967.47M | $910.28M | $941.07M | $935.36M | $879.52M | $909.66M | $917.28M | $910.41M | $799.56M | $866.92M | $833.89M | $982.35M | $869.90M | $939.98M | $939.89M | $656.44M | $806.86M | $853.95M | $796.89M |
| High Forecast | $965.83M | $976.96M | $952.62M | $964.54M | $933.49M | $942.29M | $922.13M | $937.57M | $919.69M | $932.44M | $937.13M | $1.16B | $913.93M | $947.05M | $942.35M | $1.06B | $916.45M | $1.10B | $910.41M | $959.47M | $1.04B | $1.00B | $1.18B | $1.04B | $1.13B | $1.13B | $787.73M | $968.24M | $1.02B | $956.27M |
| Low Forecast | $945.73M | $956.63M | $932.79M | $944.47M | $914.07M | $922.69M | $902.95M | $918.06M | $900.55M | $915.98M | $917.63M | $773.98M | $906.63M | $933.13M | $922.74M | $703.61M | $897.39M | $733.82M | $910.41M | $639.65M | $693.54M | $667.11M | $785.88M | $695.92M | $751.98M | $751.91M | $525.16M | $645.49M | $683.16M | $637.51M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.09% | - | 1.09% | 1.05% | 1.01% | 0.95% | - | 1.11% | 1.05% | 0.98% | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 1.29% | 1.08% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
Kimberly-Clark's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $967.47M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $773.98M to $1.16B. The forecast indicates a -2.57% fall compared to KMB last annual SG&A of $993.00M (Dec 23).
Kimberly-Clark EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.11 | $1.68 | $1.50 | $1.38 | - | $1.55 | $1.04 | $1.39 | $1.20 | $1.73 | $1.59 | $1.38 | $2.00 | $1.93 | $1.60 | $1.95 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.88 | $2.03 | $1.98 | $2.09 | $1.76 | $1.84 | $1.95 | $2.03 | $1.60 | $1.70 | $1.71 | $1.63 | $1.54 | $1.60 | $1.48 | $1.32 | $1.51 | $1.44 | $1.31 | $1.24 | $1.25 | $1.65 | $1.71 | $1.93 | $1.62 | $1.76 | $1.80 | $1.98 | $1.70 | $1.80 |
| High Forecast | $1.90 | $2.05 | $2.00 | $2.11 | $1.77 | $1.86 | $1.96 | $2.05 | $1.61 | $1.76 | $1.73 | $1.65 | $1.60 | $1.70 | $1.49 | $1.33 | $1.53 | $1.46 | $1.31 | $1.26 | $1.27 | $1.68 | $1.74 | $1.96 | $1.65 | $1.79 | $1.84 | $2.02 | $1.73 | $1.83 |
| Low Forecast | $1.85 | $2.00 | $1.95 | $2.05 | $1.73 | $1.81 | $1.91 | $2.00 | $1.57 | $1.64 | $1.68 | $1.61 | $1.51 | $1.56 | $1.45 | $1.29 | $1.49 | $1.42 | $1.31 | $1.21 | $1.22 | $1.62 | $1.67 | $1.89 | $1.59 | $1.72 | $1.77 | $1.94 | $1.66 | $1.76 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.07% | 1.28% | 0.99% | 0.96% | - | 1.25% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.70% | 0.90% | 0.98% | 0.79% | 1.11% | 0.98% | 0.94% | 1.08% |
According to 8 Wall Street analysts, Kimberly-Clark's projected average Quarter EPS for Sep 23 is $1.60, with a low estimate of $1.56 and a high estimate of $1.70. This represents a 1350.35% increase compared to KMB previous annual EPS of $0.11 (Jun 23).
Kimberly-Clark Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL | Estée Lauder Companies | $84.56 | $176.72 | 108.99% | Hold |
| CHD | Church & Dwight | $104.04 | $111.00 | 6.69% | Buy |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark | $143.52 | $144.15 | 0.44% | Hold |
| UL | Unilever | $65.06 | $59.00 | -9.31% | Buy |
| PG | Procter & Gamble Company | $174.08 | $156.05 | -10.36% | Buy |
| CLX | Clorox Company | $166.27 | $146.67 | -11.79% | Hold |
| CL | Colgate-Palmolive Company | $105.73 | $90.75 | -14.17% | Buy |
KMB Forecast FAQ
Is Kimberly-Clark a good buy?
No, according to 17 Wall Street analysts, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 35.29% of KMB's total ratings.
What is KMB's price target?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) average price target is $144.15 with a range of $120 to $174, implying a 0.44% from its last price of $143.52. The data is based on 17 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Kimberly-Clark stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for KMB stock, the company can go up by 0.44% (from the last price of $143.52 to the average price target of $144.15), up by 21.24% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -16.39% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Kimberly-Clark stock reach $200?
KMB's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $144.15 does not support the claim that Kimberly-Clark can reach $200 in the near future.
What are Kimberly-Clark's analysts' financial forecasts?
Kimberly-Clark's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $20.32B (high $20.47B, low $20.05B), average EBITDA is $3.79B (high $3.82B, low $3.74B), average net income is $2.56B (high $2.59B, low $2.52B), average SG&A $3.71B (high $3.74B, low $3.66B), and average EPS is $7.58 (high $7.65, low $7.44). KMB's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $21B (high $21.15B, low $20.71B), average EBITDA is $3.91B (high $3.94B, low $3.86B), average net income is $2.7B (high $2.73B, low $2.65B), average SG&A $3.83B (high $3.86B, low $3.78B), and average EPS is $7.99 (high $8.07, low $7.85).
Did the KMB's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Kimberly-Clark's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $20.43B, beating the average analysts forecast of $20.33B by 0.50%. Apple's EBITDA was $2.34B, missing the average prediction of $3.73B by -37.16%. The company's net income was $0, missing the average estimation of $2.08B by -100.00%. Apple's SG&A was $3.96B, beating the average forecast of $3.67B by 8.04%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0, missing the average prediction of $5.93 by -100.00%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Kimberly-Clark's revenue was $4.97B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $4.99B by -0.37%. The company's EBITDA was $670M, missing the average prediction of $929.89M by -27.95%. Kimberly-Clark's net income was $0, missing the average estimation of $519.73M by -100.00%. The company's SG&A was $993M, beating the average forecast of $910.28M by 9.09%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0, missing the average prediction of $1.54 by -100.00%