KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Jim Cramer called Kimberly-Clark hated, but the real story behind its dividend streak, its free cash flow, and a social media disinformation campaign in China raises harder questions than Cramer let on.
Both Kimberly-Clark and Clorox are mid-overhaul, both pay yields above 4.5%, and both have dividend payout ratios that leave almost no cushion.
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) ("Kimberly-Clark") announced today that it has priced a private offering (the "Offering") of senior unsecured notes in a combined aggregate principal amount of $4.9 billion (collectively, the "Notes"). The Notes will be issued by Kimberly-Clark in five tranches: (i) $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.100% Notes due 2028, (ii) $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.300% Notes due 2029, (iii) $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.450% Notes due 2031, (iv) $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.650% Notes due 2034, and (v) $1,150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Notes due 2036.
Every month, we screen for dividend growth stocks that have relatively higher yields. While higher yields can often mean relatively higher risk, depending on the sector, we also include consistency and safety dividend quant grades in the process. We then take a quick look at the top 5 that come up in the screening to see if they are potentially worth pursuing for deeper research and due diligence.
October has already provided a scare for tech investors. Information Technology was the lone S&P 500 sector in the red month-to-date coming into Friday, the 16th. AI jitters, rising interest rates, concerning CDS spreads, and even regulatory worries cooled the once red-hot megatrend.
AI jitters and rising rates are fueling a market rotation into once beaten-down defensive and real-economy stocks. Steel Dynamics, Nucor, Kroger, and Kimberly-Clark face key earnings reports and corporate catalysts in the days ahead. Earnings commentary, AI infrastructure demand, dealmaking developments, and even midterm election outcomes could determine whether the rotation has staying power.
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New baby care collection delivers premium-quality comfort, dependable performance and everyday convenience at an affordable price so families can keep exploring and dreaming together. CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of Big Dreams™ diapers and wipes, a new exclusive collection in Amazon's stores, designed to support parents and caregivers as they navigate the everyday adventures of life with a little one.
SteelPeak Wealth LLC decreased its position in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 29.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,395 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,357 shares during the quarter. SteelPeak Wealth LLC's holdings in Kimberly-Clark were
A 52-year raise streak sounds safe until you put it next to a 7.8% yield, a reset dividend, and a consumer staples giant whose payouts free cash flow still covers even as profits shrink.
Some of the most boring products in your grocery cart have quietly funded dividend streaks stretching back decades, and five companies selling those exact staples are still raising payouts even as their own businesses face serious headwinds.
Kimberly-Clark forecast a decline in third-quarter sales and backed its outlook for the year, following a social-media firestorm in China over the company's diapers this past summer.
Final Third Quarter and Nine Months results to be Released November 5, 2026 DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) ("Kimberly-Clark"), a core S&P 500 component, today provided estimated preliminary financial data for the three months ended September 30, 2026, on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Considering these preliminary results, Kimberly-Clark's outlook for 2026 remains consistent with previous expectations; specifically: 2026 Organic Sales Growth to be approximately 100 basis points below its weighted average category growth in the categories and countries it competes.
KMB maintains resilient volume-and-mix performance amid slowing category growth, supported by productivity gains, product innovation and market-share wins.
Kimberly-Clark has raised its dividend for over five decades, but a looming $48 billion acquisition and razor-thin cash flow coverage are putting that streak under pressure most income investors haven't noticed yet.
The European Commission—the EU's executive arm—said that the sale fully addresses officials' earlier concerns that the deal could hinder competition in tampon markets in Czechia, Estonia, and Slovakia.
DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) ("Kimberly-Clark") announced today that the requisite number of consents have been received to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Amendments") with respect to all outstanding notes of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) ("Kenvue"). The results are based on (i) early tenders in the offers to exchange (each an "Exchange Offer" and, collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "Kenvue Notes") issued by Kenvue for up to $7,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by Kimberly-Clark (the "Kimberly-Clark Notes") and cash and (ii) related consent solicitations (each, a "Consent Solicitation" and, collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") being made by Kimberly-Clark on behalf of Kenvue to adopt the Amendments to the indenture (the "Kenvue Indenture") governing the Kenvue Notes.
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Venture Visionary Partners LLC increased its stake in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 32.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 41,404 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 10,196 shares during the quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC's