Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Piper Sandler Analyst Says

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) had its target price raised by analysts at Piper Sandler from $118.00 to $137.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 24.03% from the stock’s current price.

KMB has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on Kimberly-Clark from $138.00 to $129.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 9th. Barclays lowered their target price on Kimberly-Clark from $115.00 to $105.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kimberly-Clark in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Canaccord Genuity Group started coverage on Kimberly-Clark in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. They set a “hold” rating and a $105.00 price target for the company. Finally, Seaport Research Partners raised Kimberly-Clark to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $112.60.

Kimberly-Clark Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:KMB opened at $110.46 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $36.74 billion, a PE ratio of 18.79, a P/E/G ratio of 6.28 and a beta of 0.25. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $102.62 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.19. Kimberly-Clark has a fifty-two week low of $92.42 and a fifty-two week high of $116.82. The company has a quick ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.45.

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $1.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.05. Kimberly-Clark had a net margin of 11.79% and a return on equity of 143.92%. The firm had revenue of $4.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.82 EPS. Kimberly-Clark’s revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Kimberly-Clark will post 6.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Kimberly-Clark during the 2nd quarter valued at $3,547,915,000. Thornburg Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the 2nd quarter worth $632,373,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the 2nd quarter worth $239,612,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the second quarter valued at $223,668,000. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor acquired a new stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the second quarter valued at $188,902,000. 76.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Kimberly-Clark News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimberly-Clark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KMB earned $1.70 per share, above the $1.65 consensus estimate, and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook. The earnings beat was attributed in part to lower interest costs. Zacks report on earnings and sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was $4.13 billion, matching analysts’ expectations, but fell 1.2% year over year. The company’s essential household brands and steady cash generation continue to provide a defensive foundation. Comparison of Kimberly-Clark and Lululemon
• Negative Sentiment: China diaper-related disruptions and lingering reputational damage continued to weigh on sales, while pricing pressures also hurt performance. Some coverage noted that operating profit missed expectations, tempering the headline EPS beat. Reuters report on China sales headwinds
• Negative Sentiment: The completed Kenvue deal adds debt, creating an additional balance-sheet consideration for investors as Kimberly-Clark integrates the business. Report on Kenvue-related debt

Kimberly-Clark Company Profile

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is a global consumer products company that develops and markets personal care, tissue and professional hygiene products. Its portfolio includes products for babies and children, feminine care, adult care, family care and workplace hygiene.

The company’s well-known brands include Huggies diapers and wipes, Kleenex facial tissue, Cottonelle bathroom tissue, Scott toilet paper and paper towels, Kotex feminine care products, and Depend, Poise and GoodNites products.