Kimberly-Clark

KMB

Market cap $35.5B

In 2026, the Dividend Kings have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 as investors rotate out of high-valuation growth stocks and into companies offering stable, reliable cash flows.

Church & Dwight leverages a focused "power brand" strategy to maintain consistent net margins across its household and personal care segments. Kimberly-Clark is undergoing a significant business transformation through its Arbex joint venture and the pending acquisition of Kenvue.

Kimberly-Clark's portfolio of leading brands is about to get a whole lot bigger after its Kenvue acquisition. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year.

Dividend Kings are companies that have increased their dividend payments for at least 50 consecutive years. Automatic Data Processing has seen its share price drop over concerns about unemployment.

DALLAS, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) will issue its second quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, August 4.  A press release and supplemental materials will be issued at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Kimberly-Clark delivered broad-based organic sales growth, primarily driven by volume and mix, partially offset by pricing. The macro environment improved somewhat with energy prices normalizing, but the consumer sentiment remains low, meaning that people are likely to remain value-focused, leading to continued pricing headwinds. The dividend discount models imply limited upside from the current price levels. The insider selling activity and the relatively high short interest are also concerning.

KMB is managing higher input-cost risks through productivity gains, pricing discipline and supply chain investments to support long-term margins.

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation now makes up a core holding in my portfolio, having bought incrementally on a 30% decline from all-time highs. I maintain a Buy rating on KMB, having accumulated shares at an average price of $108 and a 4.8% dividend yield. My strategy limits individual stock exposure to 3%, yet KMB is one of only two exceptions outside commodities and mining.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arbex, a new global leader in tissue and hygiene, today commences operations as an independent business and unveils details of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano (NYSE: SUZ), the world's largest pulp supplier, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB), a global leader in consumer goods and personal care, the new business will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professio.