Kimberly-Clark Corporation
KMBConsumer DefensiveNASDAQHousehold & Personal Products
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is listed under Household & Personal Products. The company carries a $34.91B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care.
Market Cap
$34.91B
Beta
0.27
P/E (TTM)
20.74
P/E (Fwd)
13.99
EPS (TTM)
$5.06
EPS (Fwd)
$7.50
ROE
104.9%
ROA
10.2%
Cash
$956.0M
Total Debt
$6.54B
Free CF
$941.1M
52W Change
-16.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KMB stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, KMB finished 4.48% above its 150-day moving average ($102.49) and 5.32% above its 200-day moving average ($101.67). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KMB overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, KMB's RSI(14) was 43.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation carries $6.54B in total debt against $956.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $941.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 104.9%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 10.2% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has pulled back from $20.18B (2022) to $16.45B (2025), a 18% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.27 suggests KMB is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Kimberly-Clark Corporation's trajectory.