Does Kimberly-Clark Pay Dividends?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation · KMB · updated
Key facts: Kimberly-Clark dividend
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- As of Oct 19, 2026, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays a dividend of $1.28 per share every quarter, $5.12 a year, a 4.85% yield at its share price of $105.57.
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Kimberly-Clark (KMB), $1.28 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026 and was paid on Oct 2, 2026.
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has paid a dividend since at least 1985; SmarterDividends' records hold 168 of its dividend payments.
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Kimberly-Clark (KMB), 1.6% to $1.28 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
- At $5.12 a year per share, 100 shares of KMB pay $512.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Kimberly-Clark (KMB) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 100% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Kimberly-Clark Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-kimberly-clark-pay-dividends
How much does Kimberly-Clark pay?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.28 per share. That is $5.12 per share a year, a 4.85% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $512.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $485.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $1.28 | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.28 | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $1.28 | +1.6% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $1.26 | — |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $1.26 | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $1.26 | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $1.26 | +3.3% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $1.22 | — |
When does Kimberly-Clark pay dividends?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The KMB ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Kimberly-Clark's dividend history
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has paid a dividend since at least 1985, and SmarterDividends' records hold 168 payments. It has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 1.6%, went ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full KMB dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimberly-Clark pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays a dividend of $1.28 per share every quarter, $5.12 a year, a 4.85% yield at its share price of $105.57.
How much is Kimberly-Clark's dividend?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays $1.28 per share each payment, $5.12 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.10 per share in total.
How often does Kimberly-Clark pay dividends?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays every quarter, most recently in January, April, July and October.
When is Kimberly-Clark's next dividend?
Kimberly-Clark has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in January, April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026.
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield?
4.85% as of Oct 19, 2026: $5.12 a year in dividends divided by the $105.57 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of KMB pay?
About $512.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $128.00, at Kimberly-Clark's current dividend rate.
Has Kimberly-Clark ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Kimberly-Clark's dividend since 1985. It has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years.
How long has Kimberly-Clark paid dividends?
Since at least 1985, the start of Kimberly-Clark's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 168 payments.
When do I need to buy KMB to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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