Kimberly-Clark Corporation
KMBKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is a Consumer Defensive company that currently yields 5.10% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $107.77 and the overvaluation threshold at $138.40. Kimberly-Clark Corporation holds a quality score of 43/100 (Average), reflecting 54 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 98% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 3.3%.
KMB Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 8.0% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$107.77
Current yield
5.10%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated May 25, 2026
Dividend durability
54YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
98%Coverage deserves a closer look in filings.
Cash payout
161%Confirm cash conversion and one-off effects.
Dividend growth
3.3%Recent growth adds income compounding potential.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-05-23 → 2026-05-25
No major change in signal, yield, price, quality, or payout since the last update.
Why Now?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 5.1% vs historical max 5.4% (95% of maximum).
14 consecutive years without a dividend cut.
Elevated payout ratio of 98%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 43/100 quality score says the headline yield needs extra skepticism.
Free cash flow payout is above 100%, so cash coverage is the first risk to unpack.
KMB Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$527
Year 10 Income
$1,195
Yield on Cost
12.8%
Total Income
$8,124
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
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Morningstar ↗KMB Dividend Quality Score
Quality Score
Average
Key Metrics
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