KMB Kimberly Clark dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Kimberly Clark's last dividend of $1.22 per share was on Dec 6, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.48%.
Key dates
- KMB last dividend date: Dec 6, 2024
KMB dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
Kimberly Clark's dividend yield of 3.48% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.51%, Kimberly Clark's dividend yield is 39% higher. The historical 5-year average of KMB's dividend yield is 3.4%, which is similar to the current yield.
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 3.4% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 11%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.32% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.88 | 3.19% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $0.88 | 3.14% |
Kimberly Clark dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Kimberly Clark's payout ratio of 64.4% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average but below its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 51.5%, Kimberly Clark's payout ratio is 25% 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 | 3.89% | $1.2 | 148.1% |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 3.48% | $4.88 | 64.4% |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 3.25% | $2.33 | N/A |
| CLX Clorox Co | 3.09% | $4.86 | 132.1% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.06% | $4.96 | 84.9% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.37% | $4.03 | 62.5% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.24% | $2 | 57.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimberly Clark pay a dividend?
Yes, Kimberly Clark has been paying dividends for the last 34 years.
When was KMB's last dividend?
Kimberly Clark's last regular dividend was on Dec 6, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.22 per share.
How much dividend does Kimberly Clark pay (per share)?
KMB's annualized dividend per share is $4.88.
What is Kimberly Clark's dividend yield?
Kimberly Clark's current dividend yield is 3.48%.
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 64.4%.
Does Kimberly Clark pay a good dividend?
Kimberly Clark's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
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