Home › Stock analysis › KMB
Kimberly Clark (KMB) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
KMB jumps 4.7% to $104.07, a 1-month high on 2.0x normal volume. Closed at $104.07, +4.69% vs the prior close of $99.41. Day range $102.48–$104.77, opened at $102.87.
Last close$104.07+4.69%
Day range102.48–104.77
Open102.87
Volume7.94M
52-week range92.42–123.09
Avg volume (20d)4.52M
KMB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — KMB jumps 4.7% to $104.07, a 1-month high on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $104.07, +4.69% vs the prior close of $99.41. Day range $102.48–$104.77, opened at $102.87.
- Volume was 7.94M shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 4.02M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($102.93) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($102.48).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 15.5% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 14, 2026 — KMB rises 1.1% to $99.41, a 1-month high
- Closed at $99.41, +1.14% vs the prior close of $98.29. Day range $97.84–$99.66, opened at $99.10.
- Volume was 6.23M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 4.07M.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($103.10) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($102.47).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 19.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KMB dips 0.5% to $98.29
- Closed at $98.29, -0.49% vs the prior close of $98.77. Day range $96.89–$99.81, opened at $99.69.
- Volume was 6.33M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 4.09M.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($103.34) and -4.1% vs its 200-day average ($102.47).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 20.1% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — KMB rises 1.2% to $98.77
- Closed at $98.77, +1.21% vs the prior close of $97.59. Day range $96.52–$98.81, opened at $97.23.
- Volume was 3.93M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.11M.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($103.53) and -3.6% vs its 200-day average ($102.49).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 19.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — KMB ends flat (-0.2%) to $97.59
- Closed at $97.59, -0.15% vs the prior close of $97.74. Day range $97.04–$98.42, opened at $97.44.
- Volume was 5.12M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 4.06M.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($103.74) and -4.8% vs its 200-day average ($102.49).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 20.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — KMB rises 1.3% to $97.74
- Closed at $97.74, +1.31% vs the prior close of $96.48. Day range $95.83–$97.87, opened at $96.48.
- Volume was 6.29M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 4.00M.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($103.99) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($102.51).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 20.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — KMB ends flat (-0.3%) to $96.48
- Closed at $96.48, -0.30% vs the prior close of $96.77. Day range $96.37–$97.48, opened at $97.26.
- Volume was 2.80M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 4.02M.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($104.30) and -5.9% vs its 200-day average ($102.52).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 21.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — KMB rises 1.4% to $96.77, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $96.77, +1.43% vs the prior close of $95.41. Day range $95.60–$97.21, opened at $95.89.
- Volume was 3.33M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 4.00M.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($104.63) and -5.6% vs its 200-day average ($102.54).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.09; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — KMB rises 1.1% to $95.41
- Closed at $95.41, +1.11% vs the prior close of $94.36. Day range $93.95–$95.56, opened at $94.47.
- Volume was 3.16M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.99M.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($104.92) and -7.0% vs its 200-day average ($102.58).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.38; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — KMB ends flat (+0.0%) to $94.36
- Closed at $94.36, +0.02% vs the prior close of $94.34. Day range $93.99–$95.52, opened at $95.12.
- Volume was 4.45M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 3.96M.
- Price is -10.3% vs its 50-day average ($105.21) and -8.0% vs its 200-day average ($102.61).
- 52-week range $92.42–$123.38; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 23.5% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade KMB
- Last results release: Oct 15, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Aug 4, 2026, Apr 28, 2026, Jan 27, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 14, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.09% (largest 4.7%).
- Liquidity: about 4.52M shares (≈$469.95M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $104.07 vs a range of $92.42–$123.09 (38% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 4, 2026 ($1.28/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Andrew Scribner sold 4,095 shares on May 6, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Oct 1, 2026.
- Share count: 332.58M shares outstanding (Jul 28, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes).
KMB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 102.87 | 104.77 | 102.48 | 104.07 | 7.94M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 99.10 | 99.66 | 97.84 | 99.41 | 6.23M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 99.69 | 99.81 | 96.89 | 98.29 | 6.33M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 97.23 | 98.81 | 96.52 | 98.77 | 3.93M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 97.44 | 98.42 | 97.04 | 97.59 | 5.12M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 96.48 | 97.87 | 95.83 | 97.74 | 6.29M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 97.26 | 97.48 | 96.37 | 96.48 | 2.80M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 95.89 | 97.21 | 95.60 | 96.77 | 3.33M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 94.47 | 95.56 | 93.95 | 95.41 | 3.16M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 95.12 | 95.52 | 93.99 | 94.36 | 4.45M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 95.97 | 96.50 | 94.19 | 94.34 | 6.03M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 99.79 | 99.88 | 97.42 | 97.43 | 4.14M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 98.24 | 99.01 | 97.50 | 98.99 | 2.70M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 98.00 | 99.01 | 97.34 | 98.77 | 3.33M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 97.27 | 98.58 | 96.72 | 98.43 | 3.29M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 98.04 | 98.90 | 97.13 | 97.22 | 3.65M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 98.76 | 99.12 | 97.42 | 97.70 | 3.22M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 99.33 | 99.92 | 98.65 | 98.91 | 4.08M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 98.32 | 98.32 | 96.82 | 97.74 | 3.63M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 97.73 | 98.76 | 97.25 | 97.86 | 6.66M |
About Kimberly Clark
Kimberly Clark (KMB) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes)”. Its business address is in IRVING, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 55785.
KMB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia M Burwell | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| John Culver | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Michael D. Hsu | Chairman of the Board and CEO | May 4, 2026 |
| Mae Jemison | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Deeptha Khanna | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Todd Maclin | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Deirdre Mahlan | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sherilyn S Mccoy | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Christa S Quarles | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Jaime A Ramirez | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Joseph Romanelli | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dunia A Shive | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Mark T Smucker | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Ehab Abou-Oaf | Pres. Int'l Fam. Care & Prof. | May 4, 2026 |
| Suzana Blades | SVP and General Counsel | Sep 1, 2026 |
| John Patrick Carmichael | President, North America | May 4, 2026 |
| Katy Chen | President, Int'l Personal Care | May 4, 2026 |
| Patricia Corsi | Chief Growth Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Tamera Fenske | Chief Supply Chain Officer | May 4, 2026 |
| Michael D. Hsu | Chairman of the Board and CEO | May 4, 2026 |
| Grant B Mcgee | General Counsel & Secretary | May 4, 2026 |
| Jeffrey P. Melucci | Chief Bus., Strat. & Admin. | May 4, 2026 |
| Stacey J. Panayiotou | Chief Human Resources Officer | May 4, 2026 |
| Andrew Scribner | Controller, VP & FP&A | May 6, 2026 |
| Craig Slavtcheff | Chief R&D Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Francesco Tinto | Chief Info & GBS Officer | May 4, 2026 |
| Russell Torres | President and COO | May 4, 2026 |
| Nelson Urdaneta | Chief Financial Officer | May 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Andrew Scribner | Sale | 4,095 | $98.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Katy Chen | Sale | 1,596 | $95.34 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Katy Chen | Sale | 1,405 | $96.96 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Todd Maclin | Buy | 10,000 | $104.15 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Andrew Scribner | Sale | 3,049 | $104.29 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Todd Maclin | Buy | 266 | $145.77 |
KMB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $16.45B | $2.02B | 6.07 | $2.78B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $16.80B | $2.54B | 7.55 | $3.23B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $17.15B | $1.76B | 5.21 | $3.54B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $20.18B | $1.93B | 5.72 | $2.73B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $19.44B | $1.81B | 5.35 | $2.73B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $18.55B, total liabilities $—, cash $956.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
KMB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $104.07 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $111.57 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $98.44 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $100.64 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $120.21 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $130.64 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.92 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $129.44 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.75 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
More on KMB
Information only, not investment advice. BuyMeWhiskey is not a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer; nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and there are no price targets. Data comes from SEC EDGAR filings and public end-of-day market data and may be delayed or contain errors. Verify with the company's filings before making decisions. Prices: end-of-day data as of Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Updated after every US trading day.