Kimberly-Clark Corporation

KMB40 yrs growth

Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products · Stock · quarterly payer

$109.63

Undervalued · +23% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.67%

Annual Dividend

$5.12

Payout Ratio

100%

5-Yr Growth

3.3%

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KMB's dividend

Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Oct 27, 2026, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a forward dividend yield of 4.67%, based on an annual dividend of $5.12 per share and a share price of $109.63.
As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
KMB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
KMB's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $1.28 per share.
As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB pays out 100% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
KMB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.3% a year over the past five years.
As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB's 4.67% yield is 28% above its five-year average yield of 3.65%.
As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KMB is $134.59 per share, 23% above the $109.63 share price, so KMB screens as undervalued.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has raised its regular dividend 42 times and cut it 0 times across the 168 payments on record since 1985. Its most recent change was a 1.6% increase to $1.28 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in January in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 1.6%, was declared on Jan 27, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KMB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KMB

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) yields 4.67% ($5.12 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (80/100) and has 40 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KMB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.67% ($5.12/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

Dividend Aristocrat — 40 consecutive years of growth
Never cut its dividend on record
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Elevated payout ratio (100%)
Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 4.67%
Payout Ratio: 100%
Annual Dividend: $5.12
5-Yr Avg Growth: 3.3%
Ex-Dividend Date: Sep 4, 2026
Years of Growth: 40
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.28
Market Cap: $36.4B
P/E Ratio: 21.6
5-Yr Total Return: -15%
52-Week Range: $92.42 – $123.09
Dividend Safety: A · 80/100
Ever Cut?: No

KMB dividend raises and cuts

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has raised its regular dividend 42 times and cut it 0 times across the 168 payments on record since 1985. Its most recent change was a 1.6% increase to $1.28 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Mar 6, 2026	Raise	$1.26 → $1.28	+1.6%
Mar 7, 2025	Raise	$1.22 → $1.26	+3.3%
Mar 7, 2024	Raise	$1.18 → $1.22	+3.4%
Mar 9, 2023	Raise	$1.16 → $1.18	+1.7%
Mar 3, 2022	Raise	$1.14 → $1.16	+1.8%
Mar 4, 2021	Raise	$1.07 → $1.14	+6.5%
Mar 5, 2020	Raise	$1.03 → $1.07	+3.9%
Mar 7, 2019	Raise	$1.00 → $1.03	+3.0%
Mar 8, 2018	Raise	$0.970 → $1.00	+3.1%
Mar 8, 2017	Raise	$0.920 → $0.970	+5.4%
Mar 2, 2016	Raise	$0.880 → $0.920	+4.5%
Mar 4, 2015	Raise	$0.840 → $0.880	+4.8%

Show all 42 changes since 1986

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Dec 3, 2014	Raise	$0.805 → $0.840	+4.3%
Mar 5, 2014	Raise	$0.777 → $0.805	+3.7%
Mar 6, 2013	Raise	$0.709 → $0.777	+9.5%
Mar 7, 2012	Raise	$0.671 → $0.709	+5.7%
Mar 2, 2011	Raise	$0.633 → $0.671	+6.1%
Mar 3, 2010	Raise	$0.575 → $0.633	+10.0%
Mar 4, 2009	Raise	$0.556 → $0.575	+3.4%
Mar 5, 2008	Raise	$0.508 → $0.556	+9.4%
Mar 7, 2007	Raise	$0.470 → $0.508	+8.2%
Mar 8, 2006	Raise	$0.431 → $0.470	+8.9%
Mar 2, 2005	Raise	$0.384 → $0.431	+12.5%
Mar 3, 2004	Raise	$0.326 → $0.384	+17.6%
Mar 5, 2003	Raise	$0.288 → $0.326	+13.3%
Mar 6, 2002	Raise	$0.268 → $0.288	+7.1%
Mar 7, 2001	Raise	$0.259 → $0.268	+3.7%
Mar 8, 2000	Raise	$0.249 → $0.259	+3.8%
Mar 3, 1999	Raise	$0.240 → $0.249	+4.0%
Mar 4, 1998	Raise	$0.230 → $0.240	+4.2%
Mar 5, 1997	Raise	$0.221 → $0.230	+4.3%
Mar 6, 1996	Raise	$0.216 → $0.221	+2.2%
Mar 6, 1995	Raise	$0.211 → $0.216	+2.3%
Feb 28, 1994	Raise	$0.206 → $0.211	+2.3%
May 28, 1993	Raise	$0.197 → $0.207	+5.4%
Dec 2, 1991	Raise	$0.177 → $0.197	+10.8%
Mar 4, 1991	Raise	$0.163 → $0.177	+8.8%
Mar 5, 1990	Raise	$0.156 → $0.163	+4.6%
Mar 6, 1989	Raise	$0.0959 → $0.156	+62.5%
Feb 29, 1988	Raise	$0.0863 → $0.0959	+11.1%
Mar 2, 1987	Raise	$0.0743 → $0.0863	+16.1%
Mar 3, 1986	Raise	$0.0695 → $0.0743	+6.9%

Every KMB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

KMB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KMB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KMB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.67% ($5.12/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KMB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KMB's fair value is about $134.59 versus a $109.63 share price — so it looks undervalued (+23% vs. fair value).

Is KMB's dividend safe?

KMB has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 40-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KMB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KMB is about $134.59 per share, roughly 23% above the current $109.63 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KMB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KMB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.67% ($5.12/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KMB cut its dividend?

KMB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KMB pay a dividend?

Yes. Kimberly-Clark Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $5.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.67%.

What is KMB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB's forward dividend yield is 4.67%, based on a $5.12 annual dividend and a $109.63 share price.

What is KMB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB pays $5.12 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KMB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB's payout ratio is 100% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has KMB grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB has increased its dividend for 40 consecutive years.

When is the next KMB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, KMB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 4, 2026, for $1.28 per share.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full KMB dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Sep 4, 2026	Oct 2, 2026	$1.2800	regular
Jun 5, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$1.2800	regular
Mar 6, 2026	Apr 2, 2026	$1.2800	regular
Dec 5, 2025	Jan 5, 2026	$1.2600	regular
Sep 5, 2025	Oct 2, 2025	$1.2600	regular
Jun 6, 2025	Jul 2, 2025	$1.2600	regular
Mar 7, 2025	Apr 2, 2025	$1.2600	regular
Dec 6, 2024	Jan 3, 2025	$1.2200	regular
Sep 6, 2024	Oct 2, 2024	$1.2200	regular
Jun 7, 2024	Jul 2, 2024	$1.2200	regular
Mar 7, 2024	Apr 2, 2024	$1.2200	regular
Dec 7, 2023	Jan 3, 2024	$1.1800	regular
Sep 7, 2023	Oct 3, 2023	$1.1800	regular
Jun 8, 2023	Jul 5, 2023	$1.1800	regular