Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 6.37
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 6.37 is in line with its 5-year average of 6.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.21–7.58).
The earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 6.37 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 6.73% (6.83).
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KMB Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
6.37
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
6.83
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
6.15
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
6.15
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
5.68
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
5.32
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
4.97
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.84%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.21%
KMB Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | — | 6.37 | 6.83 | 6.15 | 6.15 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.08B | 3.61 | 3.82 | 3.45 | 2.96 |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 3.64 | 3.35 | 3.47 | 3.39 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 1.54 | 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 7.07 | 6.00 | 7.57 | 8.11 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 9.59 | 4.58 | 4.55 | 4.74 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $42.83B | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.27 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $22.99B | 3.03 | 2.71 | 2.55 | 2.80 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.55B | 6.40 | -3.92 | -4.13 | 0.14 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.00B | 4.08 | 4.23 | 4.32 | 4.11 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$6.37
Forward EPS (Est.)
$7.58
P/E Ratio
15.8
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 6.37.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 6.37 is in line with its 5-year average of 6.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.21–7.58).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 6.83.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 6.15.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 6.15.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 5.68.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 5.32.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for KMB stock is 4.97.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.08 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.58 |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.21 |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.73 |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.38 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.90 |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.28 |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.05 |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.44 |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.03 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.78 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.07 |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.58 |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.45 |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.02 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.47 |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.53 |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.06 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.13 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.27 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.30 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.64 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.34 |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.24 |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.04 |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.34 |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.11 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.00 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 1996-12-31 | 2.49 |
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About Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Dallas, Texas-based entity established in 1872, operates as a global purveyor of personal hygiene and paper-based consumer goods. The company's business activities are structured into three distinct divisions. The Personal Care segment focuses on products like disposable infant diapers, training pants, baby wipes, and items designed for feminine and incontinence care. Well-known brands under this umbrella include Huggies, Kotex, and Depend, among others. Its Consumer Tissue segment supplies household essentials such as facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels, distributed under popular names like Kleenex, Scott, and Viva. The K-C Professional division caters to commercial and institutional clients, offering industrial wipers, specialized tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers, with brands including WypAll and Kimtech. Kimberly-Clark distributes its products intended for home use across a wide array of retail channels, including supermarkets, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, club stores, and e-commerce platforms. For its professional and commercial offerings, the company directly serves sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, office buildings, and food services, as well as through various distributors and online sales.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Michael D. Hsu