Kimberly-Clark Corporation

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation stock analysis KMB overview
Slightly Bullish +15

Kimberly-Clark Corporation $KMB Stock Holdings Lessened by BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S - MarketBeat

📈 KMB reported quarterly EPS of $1.97, beating estimates of $1.93, with revenue reaching $4.16 billion.

💰 The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share with an annualized yield of 4.9%.

📉 BI Asset Management reduced its KMB stake by 69.9%, selling 56,114 shares in Q1.

📈 Several institutional investors including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased their stakes in Q4.

🏦 The stock trades at a PE ratio of 16.32 with a market capitalization of $34.51 billion.

🎯 Wall Street consensus rating is 'Hold' with an average price target of $115.43.

📉 UBS raised its price target to $106.00 while Barclays and Wells Fargo lowered theirs.

👔 Insiders sold approximately 7,096 shares over the last 90 days primarily for tax withholding.

📊 The stock has a beta of 0.28, reflecting lower volatility compared to the S&P 500.

🏭 KMB operates in personal care and consumer tissue products with brands like Kleenex and Huggies.

Bullish Signals
  • Kimberly-Clark beat quarterly earnings expectations with EPS of $1.97 versus the estimated $1.93.
  • Revenue grew by 2.7% year over year to reach $4.16 billion, demonstrating organic growth.
  • The company offers a substantial dividend yield of 4.9%, providing income support for investors.
  • Several institutional investors, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund and New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, increased their positions in the fourth quarter.
  • UBS Group raised its price objective from $105.00 to $106.00 while maintaining a neutral rating.
Risk Factors
  • BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S significantly reduced its stake by 69.9%, selling over 56,000 shares.
  • Multiple major brokerages including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Zacks Research, and Wells Fargo lowered their price targets or maintained neutral ratings.
  • Corporate insiders sold a total of 7,096 shares valued at $689,687 over the last 90 days to cover tax obligations.
  • The stock trades below its 200-day moving average of $100.69 while hovering near its 50-day moving average of $98.67.
Full Analysis
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) reported better-than-expected quarterly results, posting earnings per share of $1.97 against analyst estimates of $1.93 and generating revenue of $4.16 billion, a 2.7% year-over-year increase. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share, payable on July 2nd to shareholders of record on June 5th, implying an annualized yield of 4.9%. Institutional ownership saw mixed activity in the first quarter, with BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S significantly reducing its stake by 69.9%, selling over 56,000 shares. Conversely, several other institutional investors including Greatmark Investment Partners Inc., Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, and New Mexico Educational Retirement Board increased their holdings in the fourth quarter. Wall Street sentiment remains cautious with a consensus 'Hold' rating and a price target of $115.43. Recent analyst actions include UBS raising its price objective to $106.00, while Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Zacks Research, and Wells Fargo have lowered targets or maintained neutral ratings. Insider selling occurred recently as executives sold shares to cover tax obligations related to equity vesting. Financial metrics show KMB trading with a market cap of $34.51 billion and a PE ratio of 16.32. The stock has a beta of 0.28, indicating lower volatility than the broader market, and trades above its 50-day moving average but below its 200-day moving average.