Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median


HAM:KMY Kimberly-Clark Corp HAM:KMY
66 GF Score
Price €100.42
GF Value €109.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kimberly-Clark HAM:KMY +5.86% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates HAM:KMY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 81.16% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kimberly-Clark Corp is 0.83, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:KMY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.65   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kimberly-Clark was 0.82. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.65.

HAM:KMY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.16% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs HAM:KMY: 0.42

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Kimberly-Clark is 3.47%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kimberly-Clark was 5.28%. The lowest was 2.64%. And the median was 3.39%.

Kimberly-Clark's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.11.

During the past 12 months, Kimberly-Clark's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kimberly-Clark was 28.00% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kimberly-Clark Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21

Kimberly-Clark Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 0.80

HAM:KMY vs KVUE, EL, CHD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.076/ 5.226
=0.21

Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.107/ 1.384
=0.80

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 mean?
Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kimberly-Clark's value of 0.80 is 81.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kimberly-Clark's value of 0.80 is 81.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Kimberly-Clark has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 81.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimberly-Clark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €109.15, compared to a current price of €100.42 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 81.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €100.42 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.15. GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KMY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.80 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: €109.15 vs. price of €100.42 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#810 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kimberly-Clark Business Description

Address P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75261-9100
With more than half of its sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, partnering with businesses to provide workplace safety and sanitation solutions. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America. It is slated to add Kenvue's consumer health portfolio to its mix in the second half of calendar year 2026.
66GF Score

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