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KMB Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

KMB has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.97%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.33%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.12%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.39%
Payout Ratio 72.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -21.9% (S&P 500: 20%)
Total Return 5y: -11.6% (S&P 500: 106.9%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
KMB 39,898 M 4.97% 4.39%
ENR 1,606 M 5.10% 3.17%
CLX 13,695 M 4.46% 2.64%
REYN 5,376 M 3.74% 3.60%
SPB 1,304 M 3.46% 3.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
WDFC 2,735 M 7.05% 96.5%
PG 351,375 M 6.16% 99.5%
CHD 19,927 M 4.30% 92.0%
KMB 39,898 M 3.33% 54.4%
CL 61,837 M 3.14% 99.6%

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KMB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-10-02 Quarterly 1.26 0% N/A
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-07-02 Quarterly 1.26 0% 0.98%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-02 Quarterly 1.26 3.3% 0.94%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-03 Quarterly 1.22 0% 0.87%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-02 Quarterly 1.22 0% 0.89%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-02 Quarterly 1.22 0% 0.83%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-02 Quarterly 1.22 3.4% 0.9%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-03 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.95%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-03 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.97%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-05 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.94%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-04 Quarterly 1.18 1.7% 0.88%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-04 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.94%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-04 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.86%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-05 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.92%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-04-04 Quarterly 1.16 1.8% 0.89%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-04 Quarterly 1.14 0% 0.88%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-04 Quarterly 1.14 0% 0.84%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-07-02 Quarterly 1.14 0% 0.82%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-04-05 Quarterly 1.14 6.5% 0.88%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-05 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.83%
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-02 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.78%
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-07-02 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-02 Quarterly 1.07 3.9% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-03 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-10-02 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-02 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-02 Quarterly 1.03 3% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-03 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-10-02 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-03 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-03 Quarterly 1 3.1% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-03 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-03 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.97 5.4% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.92 4.5% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.88 4.8% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.84 699900% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-02 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-10-02 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-07-02 Quarterly 0.0001 0% N/A

KMB Dividend FAQ

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of personal-care and tissue products from its Dallas headquarters, operating through three geographic-segment lines: North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care & Professional.

What is the Dividend Yield of KMB?

As of November 2025, KMB`s dividend yield is 4.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.00 USD by the current share price of 100.64.

Does KMB pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, KMB paid a dividend of 5.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-05 and the payout was 1.26 USD.

How often does KMB pay dividends?

KMB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KMB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-05.

Will KMB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.26 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KMB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KMB?

KMB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.33% per year.
Strong growth: KMB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KMB?

KMB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.39%. If you bought KMB's shares at 113.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KMB?

KMB Payout Consistency is 54.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Kimberly-Clark has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KMB have a good Dividend Yield?

KMB`s 4.97% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KMB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KMB is 72.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of KMB?

KMB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KMB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KMB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Kimberly-Clark`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.84% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Kimberly-Clark ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-11-03 with a factor of 1043:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.04.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 366,176,000
1986 367,168,000 +0.27%
1987 344,484,000 -6.18%
1988 321,732,000 -6.6%
1989 320,000,000 -0.54%
1990 316,153,800 -1.2%
1991 315,250,000 -0.29%
1992 315,909,100 +0.21%
1993 317,714,300 +0.57%
1994 319,705,900 +0.63%
1995 562,142,900 +75.83%
1996 559,090,900 -0.54%
1997 561,509,400 +0.43%
1998 538,266,700 -4.14%
1999 546,744,200 +1.57%
2000 535,061,700 -2.14%
2001 522,857,100 -2.28%
2002 509,871,800 -2.48%
2003 499,239,100 -2.09%
2004 478,829,800 -4.09%
2005 458,500,000 -4.25%
2006 461,384,600 +0.63%
2007 431,523,800 -6.47%
2008 415,600,000 -3.69%
2009 414,900,000 -0.17%
2010 406,976,700 -1.91%
2011 396,610,200 -2.55%
2012 393,500,000 -0.78%
2013 384,900,000 -2.19%
2014 377,272,700 -1.98%
2015 364,500,000 -3.39%
2016 359,600,000 -1.34%
2017 353,400,000 -1.72%
2018 347,300,000 -1.73%
2019 344,400,000 -0.84%
2020 341,100,000 -0.96%
2021 338,200,000 -0.85%
2022 338,500,000 +0.09%
2023 339,000,000 +0.15%
2024 334,400,000 -1.36%
2025 333,300,000 -0.33%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:39