What could your Kimberly-Clark investment become?

Is Kimberly-Clark a dividend stock?

Yes — Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays a dividend yield of 3.7%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 55% of its earnings as dividends — a balance between rewarding shareholders and reinvesting in the business. Kimberly-Clark is also a dividend aristocrat — a company with a long track record of raising its dividend year after year.

Kimberly-Clark pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.

What sector is Kimberly-Clark in?

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is part of the Food & Consumer sector. Consumer staples are the everyday essentials — food, drinks, and household goods — that people keep buying regardless of the economy. The sector is traditionally defensive. Kimberly-Clark trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Toilet paper, diapers, tissues. A defensive constant.

⚡ Owns the Huggies and Kleenex brands.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from Kimberly-Clark's current 3.7% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.