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Kimberly Clark (KMB)
NASDAQ:KMB
KMB Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
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KMB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$146.27
▲(5.66%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$162.00 | Average Price Target$146.27 | Lowest Price Target$126.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$152
Hold
9.80%
Upside
Downgraded
06/05/25
Kimberly-Clark's stock demonstrates a stable performance supported by strong financial management and strategic corporate events. Despite challenges from tariffs and revenue declines, the company's operational efficiency, product innovations, and strategic partnerships contribute positively to its outlook. Valuation metrics and technical indicators show a balanced view, with the dividend yield providing additional investor appeal.
RBC Capital
$162
Buy
17.03%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Goldman Sachs
$146
Buy
5.47%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Piper Sandler
$156
Buy
12.69%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Evercore ISI
$155
Buy
11.97%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$150→$144
Hold
4.02%
Upside
Reiterated
04/23/25
TD Cowen
$145
Hold
4.75%
Upside
Reiterated
04/23/25
Bank of America Securities
$160→$154
Buy
11.25%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/25
Barclays
$139→$135
Hold
-2.48%
Downside
Reiterated
04/22/25
J.P. Morgan
$131→$126
Sell
-8.98%
Downside
Reiterated
04/22/25
UBS
$134→$146
Hold
5.47%
Upside
Reiterated
04/17/25
Wells Fargo
$130→$140
Hold
1.13%
Upside
Reiterated
03/27/25
DBS
$137
Hold
-1.03%
Downside
Reiterated
02/03/25
DBS Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Kimberly Clark (KMB)Maintain Hold with TP of US$145. Kimberly-Clark's share price has rallied by 15% YTD, largely reflecting the stronger-than-expected EPS in 1H24 driven by margin expansion from productivity gains. However, the potential for tepid top-line growth and decelerating EPS growth in 2H24 leads us to maintain our HOLD rating, with a TP of US$145, based on 19x FY25F PE, aligned with its five-year historical mean PE.
Deutsche Bank
$135→$137
Hold
-1.03%
Downside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
01/29/25
Argus Research Remains a Hold on Kimberly Clark (KMB)We have a favorable view of management’s new Powering Care strategy, which aims to drive growth through innovation and cost management. On the fundamentals, KMB shares are trading at 16-times our 2026 EPS estimate, at the low end of the five-year range of 16-31 and below the peer average of 23. From a technical standpoint, the shares have been volatile since their pandemic lows in March 2020, and are down from their recent high in September 2024. We would consider returning the stock to our BUY list on sustained margin and volume improvement.
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$152
Hold
9.80%
Upside
Downgraded
06/05/25
Kimberly-Clark's stock demonstrates a stable performance supported by strong financial management and strategic corporate events. Despite challenges from tariffs and revenue declines, the company's operational efficiency, product innovations, and strategic partnerships contribute positively to its outlook. Valuation metrics and technical indicators show a balanced view, with the dividend yield providing additional investor appeal.
RBC Capital
$162
Buy
17.03%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Goldman Sachs
$146
Buy
5.47%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Piper Sandler
$156
Buy
12.69%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Evercore ISI
$155
Buy
11.97%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$150→$144
Hold
4.02%
Upside
Reiterated
04/23/25
TD Cowen
$145
Hold
4.75%
Upside
Reiterated
04/23/25
Bank of America Securities
$160→$154
Buy
11.25%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/25
Barclays
$139→$135
Hold
-2.48%
Downside
Reiterated
04/22/25
J.P. Morgan
$131→$126
Sell
-8.98%
Downside
Reiterated
04/22/25
UBS
$134→$146
Hold
5.47%
Upside
Reiterated
04/17/25
Wells Fargo
$130→$140
Hold
1.13%
Upside
Reiterated
03/27/25
DBS
$137
Hold
-1.03%
Downside
Reiterated
02/03/25
DBS Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Kimberly Clark (KMB)Maintain Hold with TP of US$145. Kimberly-Clark's share price has rallied by 15% YTD, largely reflecting the stronger-than-expected EPS in 1H24 driven by margin expansion from productivity gains. However, the potential for tepid top-line growth and decelerating EPS growth in 2H24 leads us to maintain our HOLD rating, with a TP of US$145, based on 19x FY25F PE, aligned with its five-year historical mean PE.
Deutsche Bank
$135→$137
Hold
-1.03%
Downside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
01/29/25
Argus Research Remains a Hold on Kimberly Clark (KMB)We have a favorable view of management’s new Powering Care strategy, which aims to drive growth through innovation and cost management. On the fundamentals, KMB shares are trading at 16-times our 2026 EPS estimate, at the low end of the five-year range of 16-31 and below the peer average of 23. From a technical standpoint, the shares have been volatile since their pandemic lows in March 2020, and are down from their recent high in September 2024. We would consider returning the stock to our BUY list on sustained margin and volume improvement.
Best Analysts Covering Kimberly Clark
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
8/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.68%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +1.68% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
9/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.32%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 75.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.32% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
11/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+6.58%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Korinne Wolfmeyer's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 91.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +6.58% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
11/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.70%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 91.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.70% per trade.
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KMB Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
17
10
12
10
13
Hold
22
13
16
10
9
Sell
6
3
3
2
2
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
45
26
31
22
24
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
KMB Financial Forecast
KMB Stock Forecast FAQ
What is KMB’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Kimberly Clark’s 12-month average price target is 146.27.
What is KMB’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Kimberly Clark has 5.66% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is KMB a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Kimberly Clark has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 5 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Kimberly Clark’s price target?
The average price target for Kimberly Clark is 146.27. This is based on 11 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $162.00 ,the lowest forecast is $126.00. The average price target represents 5.66% Increase from the current price of $138.43.
The highest analyst price target is $162.00 ,the lowest forecast is $126.00. The average price target represents 5.66% Increase from the current price of $138.43.
What do analysts say about Kimberly Clark?
Kimberly Clark’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 11 Wall Streets Analysts.
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