KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
| Previous Close | 117.09 |
| Open | 117.57 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 116.12 - 117.57 |
| 52 Week Range | 97.10 - 123.77 |
| Volume | 1,525,644 |
| Avg. Volume | 2,301,096 |
| Market Cap | 40.701B |
| Beta | 0.49 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 23.85 |
| EPS (TTM) | 4.91 |
| Earnings Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 4.00 (3.45%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-09-06 |
| 1y Target Est | 105.81 |
Market Realist•18 hours agoWill High Valuation Stall the Uptrend in CHD Stock?
Shares of Church & Dwight (CHD) are up 18.7% on a YTD (year-to-date) basis as of September 14, reflecting double-digit growth in the company’s top line over the past four quarters. Church & Dwight has outperformed industry giants like Procter & Gamble (PG) and Kimberly-Clark (KMB) with its stellar sales growth rate.
Markit•19 hours agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Kimberly-Clark Corp.
The last change in the short interest score occurred more than 1 month ago and implies that there has been little change in sentiment among investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices. KMB credit default swap spreads are within the middle of their range for the last three years.
Market Realist•19 hours agoWhat Could Restrict the Upside in Kimberly-Clark Stock?
Shares of Kimberly Clark (KMB) have recovered a bit recently, as you can see in the graph below. The company’s decision to raise net pricing in the North American consumer product business is an encouraging move, likely to help the company offset the negatives stemming from continued inflation in raw material prices. Moreover, most of the company’s peers—including Procter & Gamble (PG), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), and Clorox (CLX)—are also raising prices to offset the impact of input cost headwinds.
- Market Realist•yesterday
PG, KMB, CL, CLX, and CHD: What Valuations and Ratings Suggest
Church & Dwight (CHD) is trading at a significant premium to its peer group average, reflecting the company’s outperformance on both the sales and earnings fronts over the past several quarters. However, given the recent uptrend in the stock and projected deceleration in the sales and earnings growth rate in fiscal 2019, the shares look fully priced. Church & Dwight stock trades at 26.1x and 24.3x its projected EPS of $2.28 and $2.45 in fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019, respectively. The company’s high valuation could restrict the upside.
- Market Realist•2 days ago
Why Consumer Packaged Goods Stocks May Be Unattractive
Consumer packaged goods (or CPG) manufacturers haven’t had much to celebrate so far this year. Lower pricing amid intense competition in the value segment, a tough retail environment, and significant cost headwinds weighed on these companies’ financials and, in turn, their stock prices. Plus, macroeconomic challenges across several markets remained a drag.
- PR Newswire•2 days ago
Huggies Awards Seven New "No Baby Unhugged" Grants to Celebrate the Healing Power of Hugs
NEENAH, Wis., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Huggies® No Baby Unhugged program is awarding seven $10,000 grants to help support or establish volunteer hugging programs in hospitals across the country. Hugging programs train volunteers to administer the soothing and healing power of touch to babies who are premature or medically fragile, with the goal of improving long-term health outcomes.
- PR Newswire•6 days ago
Kimberly-Clark Elects Sheri McCoy to its Board of Directors
DALLAS , Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced that Sherilyn S. "Sheri" McCoy was elected to its board of directors , effective immediately. "Sheri ...
Markit•8 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Kimberly-Clark Corp.
The last change in the short interest score occurred more than 1 month ago and implies that there has been little change in sentiment among investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices. KMB credit default swap spreads are within the middle of their range for the last three years.
- InvestorPlace•9 days ago
7 Dividend Stocks to Buy Amid This Tough Market Environment
This summer, my InvestorPlace colleague Vince Martin wrote an excellent piece detailing the nitty-gritty of dividend stocks, including why you want to buy them, what nuances to look out for and real-world examples of various income-paying companies. Along with his factors for purchasing dividend stocks, I believe this present juncture provides enormous justification.
- MarketWatch•10 days ago
How Amazon’s dominance in consumer packaged goods can help score brand loyalty
Amazon‘s dominance in the consumer packaged goods space can be used to learn about brand loyalty in a e-commerce world, with search trends suggesting consumers tend to stick with their favorite laundry, diaper and adult continence brands, according to AllianceBernstein.
Market Realist•13 days agoWill Procter & Gamble Stock Continue to Underperform?
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock has taken a beating in 2018. The weak top-line performance due to heightened competitive activity, pressure on the margins from the inflation in commodities, and higher shipping costs are taking a toll on Procter & Gamble’s financials. On a YTD basis, Kimberly-Clark, Clorox, and Colgate-Palmolive shares have declined 5.8%, 1.8%, and 13.5%, respectively.
Market Realist•14 days agoProcter & Gamble’s Bottom-Line Performance and Outlook
Procter & Gamble (PG) has a rich history of beating analysts’ EPS expectations. The company has surpassed analysts’ estimates in the past 13 quarters with an average surprise of 4.4%. The company’s commendable performance on the earnings front comes amid significant pressure on its sales and margins, which is commendable.
- Market Realist•14 days ago
Procter & Gamble’s Margins Could Remain Weak
Procter & Gamble (PG) has struggled on the margins front in the past several quarters. The following graph shows that the company’s core gross margin rate fell at an increased rate in the past four quarters, which isn’t a good sign. During the last reported quarter, Procter & Gamble’s core gross margin fell by ~140 basis points to 47.9%.
- Market Realist•14 days ago
Analysts Expect Procter & Gamble’s Sales to Remain Weak
Analysts expect Procter & Gamble (PG) to continue to disappoint investors with its sales performance in the first half of fiscal 2019. Analysts’ consensus estimate indicates a low single-digit decline in Procter & Gamble’s top line for the first two quarters of fiscal 2019. Analysts expect Procter & Gamble to report net sales of $16.6 billion and $17.3 billion in the first and second fiscal quarter, respectively.
- Market Realist•14 days ago
Procter & Gamble’s Valuation Doesn’t Look Attractive
Procter & Gamble's Valuation Doesn't Look AttractiveAnalysts’ target price indicates no upside
Motley Fool•14 days agoBetter Buy: Procter & Gamble Co. vs. Kimberly-Clark
How do the two consumer products titans stack up against each other as investment prospects?
- Motley Fool•15 days ago
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation a Buy?
Consumer staples aren't necessarily staple stocks for investors.
- Simply Wall St.•16 days ago
Should Income Investors Buy Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) Before Its Ex-Dividend?
Important news for shareholders and potential investors in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB): The dividend payment of US$1.00 per share will be distributed into shareholder on 02 October 2018, and the stockRead More...
American City Business Journals•19 days agoChester manufacturing plant to get $150M upgrade
Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced plans to invest $150 million in its Chester manufacturing plant. The funds will go into installing a natural gas-fired plant that will replace a coal-fired co-generation power plant as well as other infrastructure upgrades, the company said. The Chester facility located at One Avenue of the States makes Scott 1000 toilet paper for the North American market and has done so for more than 100 years. Kimblerly-Clark (NYSE: KMB), based in Neenah, Wis., received $6 million from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to finance the new gas-fired plant, which is expected to be more energy efficient and reduce emissions. Kimblery-Clark bought Chester-based Scott Paper Co. in 1995. “Kimberly-Clark continues to fulfill its commitment to reinvesting in our U.S. business,” said Adrian Poretti, vice president of supply chain for Kimberly-Clark North America in a statement.
- Reuters•19 days ago
From Unilever to Ford, companies in Venezuela cling on by cutting products
CARACAS/VALENCIA, Venezuela (Reuters) - Unilever's factory in the outskirts of the northern Venezuelan city of Valencia once bustled with activity as it produced everything from soap to toothpaste for one of South America's wealthiest economies. Now, with Venezuela struggling with a fifth year of recession and its economy wracked by hyperinflation, there are few signs of activity. The Anglo-Dutch conglomerate has quietly scaled back its output in the crisis-stricken oil-producing nation to a single product - Tio Rico ice cream - produced in Valencia and at another plant in Barquisimeto, some 90 miles (145 km) to the west.
- Reuters•19 days ago
From Unilever to Ford, companies in Venezuela cling on by cutting products
CARACAS/VALENCIA, Venezuela, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Unilever's factory in the outskirts of the northern Venezuelan city of Valencia once bustled with activity as it produced everything from soap to toothpaste for one of South America's wealthiest economies. Now, with Venezuela struggling with a fifth year of recession and its economy wracked by hyperinflation, there are few signs of activity. The Anglo-Dutch conglomerate has quietly scaled back its output in the crisis-stricken oil-producing nation to a single product - Tio Rico ice cream - produced in Valencia and at another plant in Barquisimeto, some 90 miles (145 km) to the west.
- Bloomberg•22 days ago
Asia's Richest Banker May Acquire Rivals After RBI's Rebuff
A rebuff from the regulator may set Asia’s richest banker Uday Kotak on a $17 billion acquisition trail, as he seeks to meet a year-end deadline to reduce his stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. below 20 percent. Buying another financial firm may be the most palatable way for Kotak to pare his holding, following the Reserve Bank of India’s rejection earlier this month of a preference share sale proposal. If the bank issues about 1.2 trillion rupees ($17 billion) of new stock to back an acquisition, that would effectively dilute the billionaire’s holding below the 20 percent target.
- Zacks•27 days ago
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Up 9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the company? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
- Simply Wall St.•28 days ago
Who Are The Top Investors In Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB)?
In this article, I will take a quick look at Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NYSE:KMB) recent ownership structure – an unconventional investing subject, but an important one. The impact of a company’sRead More...
- PR Newswire•28 days ago
Kimberly-Clark to Webcast Presentation and Q&A at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference
DALLAS , Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will webcast its participation in the 2018 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference from 10:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. CDT on ...
