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
4.9%
Payout Ratio
82.1%
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Dividend Streak
41 years
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Safety
82.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
41 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
KMB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$4.98
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout82.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout64.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak41 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGR3.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return-15.9%
5Y Total Return-1.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,84410Y ago$11,06920Y ago$30,338
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.
KMB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
KMB Dividend Safety Story
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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 64.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KMB has raised its dividend for 41 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: 4.9% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 5.3% 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 -1.6%, with dividends contributing 18.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,069 today.
KMB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$24.12
Avg/Payment$1.2060
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $1.2800 | — | 5.13% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.2800 | ↑ +1.6% | 4.84% | 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 |
KMB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
82.1% payout
Streak
41Y
3.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMBKimberly-Clark Corpo… | $34.0B | 4.9% | 82.1% | 41 | Watch |
 PGThe Procter & Gamble… | $351.4B | 2.7% | 61.8% | 56 | Watch |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.7B | 1.2% | 39.0% | 29 | Sustainable |
2nd  ENREnergizer Holdings, … | $1.5B | 5.6% | 36.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 COTYCoty Inc. | $1.7B | 0.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  CLXThe Clorox Company | $11.6B | 5.1% | 74.3% | 42 | Watch |
 ULUnilever PLC | $127.6B | 3.4% | 75.2% | 3 | Watch |
1st  NWLNewell Brands Inc. | $2.1B | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SPBSpectrum Brands Hold… | $1.9B | 2.2% | 48.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
KMB Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 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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KMB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KMB stock.
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 +4.9%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 +64.2%. With 41 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 41 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 Semi-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 $9,844 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 +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.