KMB Kimberly Clark dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: KMB
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 7, 2025
Dividend yield: 3.55%
Payout ratio: 66.8%
Kimberly Clark's last dividend of $1.26 per share was on Mar 7, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.92 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.55%. The latest KMB payout of $1.26 marks a dividend growth of 3.3%.
KMB dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Kimberly Clark Dividend yield
Kimberly Clark's dividend yield of 3.55% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.78%, Kimberly Clark's dividend yield is 28% higher. The historical 5-year average of KMB's dividend yield is 3.5%, which is similar to 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 3.4% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 0.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 2.5%.
Kimberly Clark Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 66.8% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and its peers average but below the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 57.4%, Kimberly Clark's payout ratio is 16% 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 | 5.34% | $1.2 | 160% |
| CLX Clorox Co | 3.76% | $4.88 | 87.1% |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 3.55% | $4.92 | 66.8% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.28% | $5.02 | 55.4% |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 2.48% | $1.71 | N/A |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.46% | $4.08 | 63.1% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.24% | $2.02 | 56.9% |
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 Mar 7, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.26 per share.
How much dividend does Kimberly Clark pay (per share)?
KMB's annualized dividend per share is $4.92.
What is Kimberly Clark's dividend yield?
Kimberly Clark's current dividend yield is 3.55%.
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 66.8%.
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.