Kenvue, Inc. (KVUE)
NYSE:KVUE
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Kenvue, Inc.
(NYSE:KVUE)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$19.00
â–²(7.89% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is primarily driven by solid profitability and improving free cash flow, tempered by modest growth and a more leveraged balance sheet. Valuation is supportive due to a strong dividend yield and moderate P/E, while technicals are neutral and corporate events add near-term uncertainty from restructuring charges and deal execution risk.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Kenvue converts earnings into cash at a high rate with TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow well above $1.8B. Durable cash generation supports dividend funding, capital allocation, debt paydown, and investment in innovation even if revenue growth remains muted.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to interest rates and shocks. With debt-to-equity near 0.82, capacity to pursue bolt-ons or absorb cyclical earnings hits is constrained and deleveraging will compete with dividends and capex for cash over 2–6 months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Kenvue converts earnings into cash at a high rate with TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow well above $1.8B. Durable cash generation supports dividend funding, capital allocation, debt paydown, and investment in innovation even if revenue growth remains muted.
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Kenvue, Inc. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Adjusted Operating Income by Segment
Shows profitability for each business segment after one‑time items are removed, revealing which parts of Kenvue generate the best margins and which absorb costs; helps investors judge where management should focus investment or cutbacks to drive overall profit growth.
Shows profitability for each business segment after one‑time items are removed, revealing which parts of Kenvue generate the best margins and which absorb costs; helps investors judge where management should focus investment or cutbacks to drive overall profit growth.
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Market Cap
$32.85B
Dividend Yield4.85%
Average Volume (3M)19.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.4
Beta (1Y)0.03
Revenue Growth-0.08%
EPS Growth53.37%
CountryUS
Employees22,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding1,920,008,700
10 Day Avg. Volume23,356,161
30 Day Avg. Volume19,023,268
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.53
Price to Book (P/B)3.06
Price to Sales (P/S)2.18
P/FCF Ratio19.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.80Price Target Upside6.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.63B
Kenvue, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kenvue Inc. operates as a consumer health company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Self Care, Skin Health and Beauty, and Essential Health. The Self Care segment offers cough, cold and allergy, pain care, digestive health, s...
How the Company Makes Money
Kenvue makes money primarily by selling branded consumer health products to retailers and distributors (and to a lesser extent directly via e-commerce), generating revenue from the volume of units sold and the pricing/mix of its portfolio across c...
Kenvue, Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 14, 2025
(Q2-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Kenvue's strengths in market share gains and leadership improvements but was overshadowed by underwhelming financial performance and challenges in key markets. The revised guidance and focus on strategic alternatives suggest a period of transition and uncertainty.Positive Updates
Strong Market Share in Self Care
In the U.S., 83% of Kenvue's Self Care business held or gained market share, with ZYRTEC growing household penetration and Tylenol achieving its 12th consecutive quarter of share improvement.
Negative Updates
Disappointing Q2 Financial Performance
Organic sales declined 4.2% year-over-year, which was below expectations. Adjusted operating margin contracted 10 basis points to 22.7%, and adjusted diluted EPS fell to $0.29 from $0.32.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Market Share in Self Care
In the U.S., 83% of Kenvue's Self Care business held or gained market share, with ZYRTEC growing household penetration and Tylenol achieving its 12th consecutive quarter of share improvement.
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Company Guidance
During Kenvue's Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company revised its guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting organic sales to decline in the low single digits with a roughly neutral impact from currency fluctuations. The adjusted operating margin is expected to contract due to strategic price investments, fixed cost deleverage, and inflationary pressures, which productivity initiatives may not fully offset. Consequently, adjusted diluted EPS is anticipated to range between $1 to $1.05, considering a low single-digit drag from currency. The company highlighted a challenging second quarter, with organic sales declining by 4.2% and adjusted operating margin decreasing by 10 basis points to 22.7%, leading to an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.29. Despite these results, Kenvue remains committed to enhancing operational rigor, improving execution, and strategically reviewing alternatives to unlock shareholder value.Kenvue, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 15.29B | 15.12B | 15.46B | 15.44B | 14.95B | 15.05B |
| Gross Profit | 8.93B | 8.79B | 8.96B | 8.64B | 8.29B | 8.42B |
| EBITDA | 3.26B | 2.94B | 2.47B | 3.17B | 3.28B | 3.66B |
| Net Income | 1.62B | 1.47B | 1.03B | 1.66B | 2.06B | 2.08B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 26.85B | 27.08B | 25.60B | 27.85B | 27.32B | 27.93B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.07B | 1.06B | 1.07B | 1.38B | 1.23B | 740.00M |
| Total Debt | 8.66B | 8.52B | 8.72B | 8.43B | 9.05B | 129.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 16.25B | 16.31B | 15.93B | 16.64B | 7.35B | 7.53B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.61B | 10.77B | 9.67B | 11.21B | 19.97B | 20.40B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.82B | 1.72B | 1.33B | 2.70B | 2.15B | 39.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.26B | 2.20B | 1.77B | 3.17B | 2.52B | 334.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -436.00M | -436.00M | -425.00M | -488.00M | -390.00M | -171.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.82B | -1.84B | -1.56B | -2.53B | -1.58B | 0.00 |
Kenvue, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
17.61
Price Trends
17.26
Negative
17.35
Negative
17.27
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Positive
46.98
Neutral
18.55
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KVUE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 17.61 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 17.23, above the 50-day MA of 17.26, and above the 200-day MA of 17.27, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.98 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.55 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KVUE.
Kenvue, Inc. Risk Analysis
Kenvue, Inc. disclosed 72 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Kenvue, Inc. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Kenvue, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $329.66B | 21.99 | 31.28% | 2.92% | 3.33% | 8.06% | |
69 Neutral | $122.05B | 12.84 | 26.01% | 3.74% | -13.78% | 11.80% | |
66 Neutral | $32.85B | 17.44 | 15.18% | 4.85% | -0.08% | 53.37% | |
65 Neutral | $22.28B | 25.51 | 17.45% | 1.38% | 2.22% | 29.40% | |
64 Neutral | $70.52B | 26.46 | 475.13% | 2.67% | 4.26% | -27.12% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | $31.84B | 12.04 | 143.64% | 5.03% | -16.17% | -13.40% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
KVUE
Kenvue, Inc.
17.18
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CHD
Church & Dwight
96.78
2.05
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CL
Colgate-Palmolive
89.92
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KMB
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96.54
-38.25
-28.38%
PG
Procter & Gamble
142.39
-17.77
-11.10%
UL
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57.30
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-11.39%
Kenvue, Inc. Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Kenvue Launches Workforce-Reducing Restructuring and Supply Chain Overhaul
Negative
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Kenvue’s board approved a restructuring initiative aimed at optimizing its operating model and transforming its supply chain, which will cut about 3.5% of its global workforce and generate roughly $250 million in pre-ta...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Kenvue Announces CFO Transition Amid Kimberly-Clark Transaction
Neutral
Feb 12, 2026
On February 10, Kenvue Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Amit Banati plans to step down from his role effective May 12, 2026, to become chief executive officer at another company. In light of its pending transaction with Kimberly-Clark Corporation...
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