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 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/kmb-stock-analysis/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/kmb-stock-analysis/data.json",
 "title": "Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Is Kimberly-Clark (KMB) a Buy or Sell today? Get the AI trade setup, dividend outlook, Kenvue deal risk and key support levels. Updated daily.",
 "headline": "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)",
 "published": "2026-09-08T09:18:04+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-11T11:21:26.238+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-11T20:01:31.348Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "KMB",
  "name": "Kimberly-Clark Corporation",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Consumer Defensive",
  "industry": "Household & Personal Products",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.kimberly-clark.com"
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 "quote": {
  "price": 98.48,
  "previousClose": 98.7,
  "change": -0.22,
  "changePercent": -0.22,
  "open": 98.73,
  "high": 99.54,
  "low": 98.28,
  "volume": 9874900,
  "averageVolume": 4531540,
  "marketCap": 32752383662,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 131.53,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 92.42,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-11T11:21:24.000Z"
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 "statistics": {
  "pe": 19.462452,
  "eps": 5.06,
  "dividendYield": 0.05199553098942716,
  "beta": 0.273,
  "priceToSales": 1.9751769,
  "priceToBook": 18.715317,
  "revenueTtm": 16581999616,
  "grossMargin": 0.3826688947242779,
  "returnOnEquity": 1.04913
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  "rsi": 24.46,
  "macd": -2,
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  "sma200": 103.19,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 59,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 115,
  "analystTarget": 115,
  "analystCount": 16,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-11T11:21:24.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 98.48,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 1.69,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 97.5,
  "aggressiveEntry": 98.48,
  "stopLoss": 94.28,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
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   102.37,
   105.29
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
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    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 76.09,
    "base": 100.29,
    "upside90th": 132.19
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   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 69.12,
    "base": 102.14,
    "upside90th": 150.94
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   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 64.48,
    "base": 104.02,
    "upside90th": 167.83
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 60.98,
    "base": 105.94,
    "upside90th": 184.04
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 58.18,
    "base": 107.89,
    "upside90th": 200.06
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 55.86,
    "base": 109.88,
    "upside90th": 216.12
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   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 53.89,
    "base": 111.9,
    "upside90th": 232.35
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 52.18,
    "base": 113.96,
    "upside90th": 248.88
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 50.68,
    "base": 116.06,
    "upside90th": 265.76
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 49.36,
    "base": 118.2,
    "upside90th": 283.06
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  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "KMB Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$98.73",
    "Day Range": "$98.28 to $99.54",
    "Prev Close": "$98.70",
    "Volume": "9.87M",
    "52-Week Range": "$92.42 to $131.53",
    "Market Cap": "$32.75B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (-20% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "KMB Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is trading below its 50-day SMA of $109.15 and its 200-day SMA of $103.19, indicating a bearish trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 24.46, signaling oversold conditions which could precede a bounce. MACD is negative at -1.999, further supporting the bearish momentum. Volume has been significantly above average recently, suggesting increased trading activity but not necessarily conviction. Key support levels are being tested, and a break below current price could lead to further declines.",
    "Insiders have sold $3.34 million worth of KMB stock against $1.04 million in purchases, indicating a net seller position that could weigh on investor sentiment.",
    "KMB is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($109.15 and $103.19), signaling a bearish trend that could persist without a clear catalyst for reversal.",
    "Kimberly-Clark has exceeded EPS estimates in its last three reported quarters, including a 5.47% surprise in Q3 2026, which could provide underlying support if sustained.",
    "With a 'Hold' consensus from 16 analysts and a median price target of $115.0, Wall Street's view suggests limited conviction for significant price appreciation in the near term.",
    "The base case outlook for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) suggests limited upside from current levels, with a median analyst price target of $115.0. While the stock is oversold on technical indicators, the moderate insider selling and sluggish revenue growth present headwinds. The company's ability to maintain its dividend yield of 5.18% will be key, supported by recent earnings beats, but significant price appreciation may be constrained without stronger top-line expansion. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports and any shifts in insider sentiment for potential catalysts."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Consider the moderate insider selling signal, with over $2 million more in sales than purchases, as a cautionary indicator for near-term price action.",
     "The stock's oversold RSI (24.46) suggests a potential for a short-term bounce, but confirmation requires breaking above key resistance levels like the 50-day SMA.",
     "With a dividend yield of 5.18%, KMB may appeal to income-focused investors, but the limited revenue growth and moderate sell signal warrant careful position sizing."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Moderate Insider Selling Trend",
     "text": "Insiders have sold $3.34 million worth of KMB stock against $1.04 million in purchases, indicating a net seller position that could weigh on investor sentiment.",
     "source": "Insider Trading Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Bearish Technical Positioning",
     "text": "KMB is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($109.15 and $103.19), signaling a bearish trend that could persist without a clear catalyst for reversal.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Recent Earnings Beats",
     "text": "Kimberly-Clark has exceeded EPS estimates in its last three reported quarters, including a 5.47% surprise in Q3 2026, which could provide underlying support if sustained.",
     "source": "Earnings Reports"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Analyst Consensus Remains Neutral",
     "text": "With a 'Hold' consensus from 16 analysts and a median price target of $115.0, Wall Street's view suggests limited conviction for significant price appreciation in the near term.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) trades at a P/E ratio of 19.46, which is below the sector median of 24.2, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation relative to peers. However, its revenue growth has been minimal at 0.6%, significantly lower than the sector average of 5.3%. The company's recent earnings have shown positive surprises, but the overall growth trajectory appears constrained. With a median analyst price target of $115.0, the current price of $98.48 offers some upside, but the weak revenue growth and moderate insider selling temper the bullish outlook.",
    "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has demonstrated an ability to beat earnings per share estimates in recent quarters, including a 5.47% surprise in the latest report (Q3 2026). However, the stock price reaction has been mixed, with a 0.72% gain following the most recent beat but a 2.38% drop after the Q2 2026 report. Revenue growth remains sluggish, with current year estimates showing only a 1.00% increase, indicating challenges in expanding its top line.",
    "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) faces risks from its moderate insider selling, with total sales exceeding purchases by over $2 million. The stock's bearish technicals, trading below key moving averages and showing bearish momentum, present a near-term risk of further price depreciation. Additionally, the company's minimal revenue growth compared to sector peers could limit its long-term expansion potential."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "32.75B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "19.46"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "5.06"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "5.18%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "131.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "92.42"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($109.15) above the 200-day SMA ($103.19), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 24.5 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "24.46"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-2.00"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "109.15"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "103.19"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.04",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "-0.08",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.02",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.10"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "KMB Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (24.5) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$100.42",
    "TARGET 2": "$102.37",
    "TARGET 3": "$105.29",
    "STOP LOSS": "$94.28"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.69%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in KMB in September 2016 would be worth about $7,966 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in KMB today could grow to about $12,002 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $28,743 and a bear case around $5,012. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "KMB Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $106 for KMB by 2030 in the base case, from $98.48 today (1.1x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $60.98. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on KMB's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using KMB's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "KMB simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$76.09",
        "$100",
        "$132"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$69.12",
        "$102",
        "$151"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$64.48",
        "$104",
        "$168"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$60.98",
        "$106",
        "$184"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$58.18",
        "$108",
        "$200"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$55.86",
        "$110",
        "$216"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$53.89",
        "$112",
        "$232"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$52.18",
        "$114",
        "$249"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$50.68",
        "$116",
        "$266"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$49.36",
        "$118",
        "$283"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "KMB Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$1.0M",
    "Sold": "$3.3M",
    "Insiders": "16",
    "Avg Transaction": "$548.2K"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in KMB",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Apr 24, 2019",
       "cells": [
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        "Sell",
        "303.6K",
        "$38.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 17, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "FALK THOMAS J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "61.0K",
        "$8.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 13, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "FALK THOMAS J Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "58.2K",
        "$7.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 6, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "HSU MICHAEL D Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "54.2K",
        "$7.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 26, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "MELUCCI JEFFREY P Officer",
        "Sell",
        "47.9K",
        "$6.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Apr 26, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "HSU MICHAEL D Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "46.5K",
        "$6.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 12, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "HSU MICHAEL D Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "41.7K",
        "$5.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 17, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "POWELL AARON Officer",
        "Sell",
        "29.5K",
        "$4.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 29, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "MELUCCI JEFFREY P General Counsel",
        "Sell",
        "26.8K",
        "$3.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jan 24, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "BOSTON JOHN SCOTT Officer",
        "Sell",
        "24.8K",
        "$3.6M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&amp;company=Kimberly-Clark+Corporation&amp;type=4&amp;dateb=&amp;owner=include&amp;count=40&amp;search_text=&amp;action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is currently rated Hold by Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $115.0, implying a 16.8% upside from the current price of $98.48. However, insider selling and bearish technical indicators suggest caution."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the outlook for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) stock?",
   "answer": "The outlook for KMB is neutral, with analysts expecting modest revenue growth of 1.00% for the current year. While recent earnings have beaten expectations, the stock is trading below key moving averages, and insider selling indicates potential headwinds."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the biggest risks facing Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for KMB include moderate insider selling totaling $3.3 million versus $1 million in purchases, bearish technical signals with the stock below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($109.15 and $103.19), and sluggish revenue growth compared to its sector peers."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) compare to its sector averages?",
   "answer": "KMB trades at a lower P/E ratio (19.46) than the sector median (24.2)."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the consensus rating for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) stock?",
   "answer": "The consensus rating for KMB stock is Hold, with 16 analysts covering the stock. The breakdown includes 3 Strong Buys, 4 Buys, 8 Holds, and 1 Sell, resulting in a Wall Street score of 64 out of 100."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the recent insider transactions for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?",
   "answer": "Insiders at Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) are net sellers, with total sales of $3.34 million compared to total purchases of $1.04 million in recent filings. This moderate sell signal suggests caution among management."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's (KMB) long-range projection?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Kimberly-Clark Corporation's (KMB) long-range projection for 2030 shows a base case price of $105.94, with a downside projection of $60.98 and an upside projection of $184.04. These are statistical outcomes, not guarantees."
  }
 ],
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