Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | KMB | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.32% | 4.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 80.1% | 45.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -17.6% | -4.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
3.28%
3-Year Growth
2.79%
5-Year Growth
3.32%
10-Year Growth
3.65%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 4, 2026
Last Payment
Oct 2, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $1.2800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $1.2800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.2800 | +1.59% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.2600 | +3.28% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.2200 | 0.00% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $1.2200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.2200 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.2200 | +3.39% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.1800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.1800 | +1.72% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $1.1600 | +1.75% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $1.1400 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
80.1%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
65.9%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.00 | $321.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.71 | $123.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.53 | $573.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.34 | $1.11B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.