KMB
Kimberly-Clark
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: KMB
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 5, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.6%
Payout ratio: 86.4%
Kimberly-Clark's last dividend of $1.28 per share was on Jun 5, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $5.08 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.6%.
KMB dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Kimberly-Clark Dividend yield
Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield of 4.6% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.14%, Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield is 46% higher. The historical 5-year average of KMB's dividend yield is 3.8%, which is below the current yield.
KMB Dividend history
Kimberly-Clark has a history of paying dividends since 1991. Our records of KMB show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 2.4% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 24%.
Kimberly-Clark Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | $1.28 | 5.13% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.28 | 4.84% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.26 | 4.9% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.26 | 3.85% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.26 | 3.71% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.26 | 3.4% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.62% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.29% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.57% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.78% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.18 | 3.89% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.18 | 3.7% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.18 | 3.47% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.18 | 3.8% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.16 | 3.39% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.16 | 3.68% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.16 | 3.61% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $1.16 | 3.54% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $1.14 | 3.36% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $1.14 | 3.26% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $1.14 | 3.41% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $1.14 | 3.38% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $1.07 | 3.11% |
| Sep 3, 2020 | $1.07 | 2.78% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $1.07 | 3.05% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $1.07 | 2.9% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $1.03 | 3.02% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $1.03 | 2.93% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $1.03 | 3.04% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $1.03 | 3.5% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $1 | 3.54% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $1 | 3.42% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $1 | 3.87% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $1 | 3.49% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.97 | 3.24% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.97 | 3.2% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.97 | 2.9% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.97 | 2.82% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.92 | 3.22% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.92 | 2.86% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.92 | 2.77% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.92 | 2.71% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.88 | 2.94% |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.88 | 7.87% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.88 | 7.61% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $0.88 | 7.54% |
Kimberly-Clark dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Kimberly-Clark's payout ratio of 86.4% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 63.2%, Kimberly-Clark's payout ratio is 37% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KMB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 5.27% | $1.2 | 99.2% |
| CLX Clorox Company | 4.7% | $4.97 | 103.1% |
| KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp | 4.6% | $5.08 | 86.4% |
| PG Procter & Gamble Company | 2.97% | $4.29 | 63.6% |
| CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | 2.28% | $2.1 | 82.4% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.01% | $5.24 | 60% |
| EL Estee Lauder Cos. Inc - Class A | 1.63% | $1.4 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimberly-Clark pay a dividend?
Yes, Kimberly-Clark has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was KMB's last dividend?
Kimberly-Clark's last regular dividend was on Jun 5, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.28 per share.
How much dividend does Kimberly-Clark pay (per share)?
KMB's annualized dividend per share is $5.08.
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield?
Kimberly-Clark's current dividend yield is 4.6%.
How often does Kimberly-Clark pay dividends?
Kimberly-Clark has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Kimberly-Clark is 86.4%.
Does Kimberly-Clark pay a good dividend?
Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.