Kimberly-Clark

KMB

Market cap $32.9B

Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Analyst projections indicate 22.78% to 36.88% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by January 2027, with average risk 16% below the market. Nine of the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs already meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price, signaling fair or undervalued entry points.

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Historically, Kimberly-Clark has focused on producing paper products, such as towels and diapers. That business has enabled the company to offer investors a steadily growing dividend.

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Coca-Cola raised its dividend by 5.2% in 2025, extending its streak to 63 straight years. Kimberly-Clark's 3.3% raise last year pushed its dividend growth streak to 53 consecutive years.

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady income stream and offer a promising avenue for total return.

Kimberly-Clark offers compelling value, trading near 52-week lows, with a 5% dividend yield and a forward P/E of 13.5. The planned Kenvue merger, despite market skepticism, positions KMB as a global consumer health leader, with $32 billion in annual revenue and $1.9 billion in expected synergies. KMB maintains robust profitability, a 20.7% ROIC, an 'A' credit rating, and a well-covered dividend, with 53 consecutive years of growth.

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

Kimberly-Clark's disciplined brand reinvestment is driving sustained volume-plus-mix growth, share gains, and margin expansion despite cost pressures.