Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.98
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
82.1%
Watch
Dividend Streak
27 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
82.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
27 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$4.98
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout82.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout69.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak27 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGR3.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-18.0%
5Y Total Return5.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,53710Y ago$11,91420Y ago$32,008
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kimberly-Clark Corporation distributes 82.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 69.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KMB has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.8% and 5-year CAGR of 3.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KMB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 5.4%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,914 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$23.98
Avg/Payment$1.1990
Latest Change+1.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $1.2800 | ↑ +1.6% | 4.54% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.2600 | — | 4.90% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.2600 | — | 3.85% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.2600 | — | 3.71% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.2600 | ↑ +3.3% | 3.40% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.62% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.29% | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.57% | Jul 2, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Household Cleaning and Paper Goods
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Watch
82.1% payout
Streak
27Y
3.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#2 of 5
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $5.04 | 3.3% | 4 | $6.07 | 83.0% | 1.20x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $4.88 | 3.4% | 4 | $7.55 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $4.72 | 1.7% | 4 | $5.21 | 90.6% | 1.10x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $4.64 | 1.8% | 4 | $5.72 | 81.1% | 1.23x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $4.56 | 6.5% | 4 | $5.35 | 85.2% | 1.17x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $4.28 | 3.9% | 4 | $6.87 | 62.3% | 1.61x | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $4.12 | 3.0% | 4 | $6.24 | 66.0% | 1.51x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $4.00 | 3.1% | 4 | $4.03 | 99.3% | 1.01x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $3.88 | 5.4% | 4 | $6.40 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 2.9% |
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How much dividend does KMB pay per share?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KMB's next ex-dividend date?
KMB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KMB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KMB's dividend safe?
KMB's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +82.1% and FCF payout ratio of +69.7%. With 27 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KMB a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Kimberly-Clark Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 27 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KMB pay dividends?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KMB five years ago would be worth approximately $10,537 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KMB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KMB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.