Kimberly-Clark Corporation

KMB · Consumer Defensive

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

KMB trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

Key Statistics

Current Price
$107.94
Market Cap
$35.90B
52-Week High
$116.82
52-Week Low
$92.42
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

$1,000 Invested in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)

1 Year
$944
+-6%
3 Years
$1,016
+2%
5 Years
$1,008
+1%
10 Years
$1,290
+29%
Since IPO
$163,321
+16232%

How much would $1,000 invested in KMB be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in KMB 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) in 2025 would be worth $944 as of November 2026, representing a -5.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KMB 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) in 2023 would be worth $1,016 as of November 2026, representing a +1.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KMB 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) in 2021 would be worth $1,008 as of November 2026, representing a +0.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KMB 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) in 2016 would be worth $1,290 as of November 2026, representing a +29.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KMB at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) at IPO would be worth $163,321 as of November 2026, representing a +16232.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.09%
Positive Months
311
56% of 559
Negative Months
247
44% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1987 (+32.2%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2000 (-17.1%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has averaged a monthly return of +1.09% with a median return of +0.79%. The stock had 311 positive months (56%) and 247 negative months (44%). The best month in KMB's history was January 1987 with a +32.2% return, while the worst was February 2000 at -17.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and September the weakest (-0.8%).

KMB's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 11 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +54.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -22.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has delivered an average annual return of +12.40% with a median return of +13.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.13%. The stock posted gains in 36 years (78%) and losses in 10 years (22%).

KMB's best year was 1995 with a +69.15% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -21.02%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. KMB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+12.40%
Best Year
1995 (+69.15%)
Worst Year
2008 (-21.02%)
Positive Years
36/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +11.11% $97.14 $107.94
2025 -19.86% $121.21 $97.14
2024 +11.79% $108.43 $121.21
2023 -7.08% $116.69 $108.43
2022 -1.58% $118.56 $116.69
2021 +9.66% $108.11 $118.56
2020 +0.95% $107.10 $108.11
2019 +24.57% $85.97 $107.10
2018 -2.06% $87.78 $85.97
2017 +9.04% $80.50 $87.78
2016 -7.69% $87.20 $80.50
2015 +13.76% $76.66 $87.20
2014 +18.91% $64.47 $76.66
2013 +27.91% $50.40 $64.47
2012 +19.12% $42.31 $50.40
2011 +21.65% $34.78 $42.31
2010 +3.25% $33.69 $34.78
2009 +26.17% $26.70 $33.69
2008 -21.02% $33.80 $26.70
2007 +5.22% $32.12 $33.80
2006 +17.55% $27.33 $32.12
2005 -6.74% $29.30 $27.33
2004 +16.09% $25.24 $29.30
2003 +27.86% $19.74 $25.24
2002 -18.97% $24.37 $19.74
2001 -13.88% $28.29 $24.37
2000 +10.10% $25.70 $28.29
1999 +22.31% $21.01 $25.70
1998 +12.84% $18.62 $21.01
1997 +5.52% $17.64 $18.62
1996 +17.75% $14.98 $17.64
1995 +69.15% $8.86 $14.98
1994 +0.28% $8.83 $8.86
1993 -9.08% $9.72 $8.83
1992 +19.88% $8.10 $9.72
1991 +24.71% $6.50 $8.10
1990 +18.74% $5.47 $6.50
1989 +31.17% $4.17 $5.47
1988 +19.83% $3.48 $4.17
1987 +28.55% $2.71 $3.48
1986 +22.75% $2.21 $2.71
1985 +46.35% $1.51 $2.21
1984 +3.53% $1.46 $1.51
1983 +24.53% $1.17 $1.46
1982 +12.36% $1.04 $1.17
1981 +23.47% $0.84 $1.04

Frequently Asked Questions: KMB

What sector is KMB in? ▼

KMB operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.

How has KMB performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, KMB has posted gains in 36 years (78% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +69.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in KMB? ▼

You can invest in KMB through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold KMB.

Last updated: 11/1/2026