Analyst Rating: Will Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB) Stock Outperform the Market?

Wall Street is positive on Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB). On average, analysts give Kimberly Clark Corp a Hold rating. The average price target is $130.181, which means analysts expect the stock to decrease by -0.71% over the next twelve months. That average ranking earns Kimberly Clark Corp an Analyst Rating of 4, which is better than 4% of stocks based on data compiled by InvestorsObserver.

Wall Street analysts are rating KMB a Hold today. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on KMB!

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What's Happening With Kimberly Clark Corp Stock Today?

Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB) stock has risen 0.71% while the S&P 500 is down -1% as of 3:17 PM on Friday, Feb 3. KMB is higher by $0.93 from the previous closing price of $130.18 on volume of 1,029,174 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 is down -7.58% while KMB is down -3.93%. KMB earned $5.72 a per share in the over the last 12 months, giving it a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.94. Click Here to get the full Stock Report for Kimberly Clark Corp stock.