Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Gross Margin: 35.86%
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's gross margin of 35.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.85%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.80%–35.80%).
The gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 35.86% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.43% (35.70%).
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KMB Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
35.86%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
35.70%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
34.16%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.85%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
34.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
33.59%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
33.18%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.94%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.09%
KMB Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | — | 35.86% | 35.70% | 34.16% | 33.85% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.68B | 18.54% | 18.46% | 18.29% | 18.28% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 34.81% | 34.14% | 32.73% | 32.92% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.49B | 23.30% | 23.00% | 22.75% | 22.34% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 51.67% | 51.25% | 50.67% | 51.12% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 30.83% | 30.13% | 30.44% | 30.67% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $43.78B | 53.78% | 54.88% | 54.10% | 54.54% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 45.07% | 45.21% | 44.10% | 44.21% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 36.71% | 36.11% | 36.03% | 35.00% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 32.97% | 34.73% | 33.94% | 34.35% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
35.9%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The gross margin for KMB stock is 35.86%.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's gross margin of 35.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.85%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.80%–35.80%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average gross margin for KMB stock is 35.70%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for KMB stock is 34.16%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for KMB stock is 33.85%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for KMB stock is 34.05%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for KMB stock is 33.59%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for KMB stock is 33.18%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 35.61% |
| 2024-12-31 | 35.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | 34.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.80% |
| 2020-12-31 | 35.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | 32.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 36.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 36.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | 35.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | 34.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | 32.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | 29.51% |
| 2010-12-31 | 33.17% |
| 2009-12-31 | 33.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | 30.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | 31.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 32.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | 31.91% |
| 2004-12-31 | 33.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 34.15% |
| 2002-12-31 | 34.60% |
| 2001-12-31 | 40.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | 45.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | 45.45% |
| 1998-12-31 | 42.36% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.37% |
| 1996-12-31 | 41.59% |
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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