Basis: Four-quarter free cash flow / FMP quote market capitalization × 100. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the free cash flow yield high or low?
The free cash flow yield of 5.38% is in line with its estimated 5-year average of 5.37%, around the middle of its estimated 5-year range (2.68%–8.19%).
As of 2026-09-10T20:00:01.000Z. 24.97% below its estimated 12-month average of 7.17%.
Quote observation: 2026-09-10T20:00:01.000Z. Amounts in USD. The price header may show a later quote.
FMP input reference: 4cc3a455367054275319c894b33b8b115f7c49c7949f53675a838fa2b12d99b8
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation. Historical series through 2026-09-09.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD
5.38%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM
7.17%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y
6.24%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y
5.37%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y
5.09%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y
4.98%
FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y
5.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-24.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.79%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.42%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.24%
median of 43 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-13.78%
vs the sector median at left
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Market Cap
$32.69B
Free Cash Flow Yield
5.38%
TTM Avg
7.17%
3Y Avg
6.24%
5Y Avg
5.37%
Market Cap
$34.89B
Free Cash Flow Yield
3.77%
TTM Avg
3.34%
3Y Avg
3.83%
5Y Avg
2.91%
Market Cap
$35.36B
Free Cash Flow Yield
5.48%
TTM Avg
5.44%
3Y Avg
4.71%
5Y Avg
4.30%
Market Cap
$28.92B
Free Cash Flow Yield
13.19%
TTM Avg
12.90%
3Y Avg
9.32%
5Y Avg
8.28%
Market Cap
$27.13B
Free Cash Flow Yield
9.96%
TTM Avg
9.46%
3Y Avg
6.88%
5Y Avg
4.91%
Market Cap
$39.36B
Free Cash Flow Yield
5.47%
TTM Avg
4.56%
3Y Avg
5.22%
5Y Avg
4.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FREE CASH FLOW YIELD | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $32.69B | 5.38% | 7.17% | 6.24% | 5.37% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $34.16B | 5.38% | 5.15% | 4.94% | 5.02% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $34.89B | 8.27% | 6.51% | 5.97% | 6.37% |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $34.89B | 3.77% | 3.34% | 3.83% | 2.91% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $35.36B | 5.48% | 5.44% | 4.71% | 4.30% |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $28.92B | 13.19% | 12.90% | 9.32% | 8.28% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $27.13B | 9.96% | 9.46% | 6.88% | 4.91% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $39.36B | 5.47% | 4.56% | 5.22% | 4.24% |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $23.94B | N/A | 9.54% | 8.73% | 8.73% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.89B | 4.00% | 12.72% | 9.82% | 8.48% |
FCF Yield
5.38%
Earnings Yield
5.97%
Dividend Yield
5.17%
Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100
How FCF Yield is used:
FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.
FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW YIELD |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | 7.78% |
| 2026-09-08 | 7.46% |
| 2026-09-04 | 7.32% |
| 2026-09-03 | 7.12% |
| 2026-09-02 | 7.03% |
| 2026-09-01 | 7.17% |
| 2026-08-31 | 7.12% |
| 2026-08-28 | 7.01% |
| 2026-08-27 | 6.99% |
| 2026-08-26 | 6.96% |
| 2026-08-25 | 6.92% |
| 2026-08-24 | 6.90% |
| 2026-08-21 | 7.03% |
| 2026-08-20 | 7.07% |
| 2026-08-19 | 6.99% |
| 2026-08-18 | 7.13% |
| 2026-08-17 | 7.12% |
| 2026-08-14 | 6.96% |
| 2026-08-13 | 6.94% |
| 2026-08-12 | 7.05% |
| 2026-08-11 | 7.08% |
| 2026-08-10 | 7.11% |
| 2026-08-07 | 7.01% |
| 2026-08-06 | 7.07% |
| 2026-08-05 | 6.84% |
| 2026-08-04 | 6.93% |
| 2026-08-03 | 7.19% |
| 2026-07-31 | 7.08% |
| 2026-07-30 | 7.02% |
| 2026-07-29 | 6.84% |
| 2026-07-28 | 6.84% |
| 2026-07-27 | 6.94% |
| 2026-07-24 | 7.05% |
| 2026-07-23 | 7.21% |
| 2026-07-22 | 7.11% |
| 2026-07-21 | 7.16% |
| 2026-07-20 | 7.13% |
| 2026-07-17 | 7.14% |
| 2026-07-16 | 7.10% |
| 2026-07-15 | 7.26% |
| 2026-07-14 | 7.24% |
| 2026-07-13 | 7.02% |
| 2026-07-10 | 6.88% |
| 2026-07-09 | 7.04% |
| 2026-07-08 | 6.97% |
| 2026-07-07 | 6.74% |
| 2026-07-06 | 6.84% |
| 2026-07-02 | 6.74% |
| 2026-07-01 | 6.94% |
| 2026-06-30 | 7.05% |
| 2026-06-29 | 7.04% |
| 2026-06-26 | 7.07% |
| 2026-06-25 | 7.16% |
| 2026-06-24 | 7.25% |
| 2026-06-23 | 7.44% |
| 2026-06-22 | 7.70% |
| 2026-06-18 | 7.54% |
| 2026-06-17 | 7.63% |
| 2026-06-16 | 7.42% |
| 2026-06-15 | 7.50% |
| 2026-06-12 | 7.56% |
| 2026-06-11 | 7.62% |
| 2026-06-10 | 7.62% |
| 2026-06-09 | 7.70% |
| 2026-06-08 | 7.92% |
| 2026-06-05 | 7.81% |
| 2026-06-04 | 8.19% |
| 2026-06-03 | 8.16% |
| 2026-06-02 | 7.94% |
| 2026-06-01 | 7.90% |
| 2026-05-29 | 7.93% |
| 2026-05-28 | 7.73% |
| 2026-05-27 | 7.72% |
| 2026-05-26 | 7.83% |
| 2026-05-22 | 7.81% |
| 2026-05-21 | 7.84% |
| 2026-05-20 | 7.93% |
| 2026-05-19 | 8.02% |
| 2026-05-18 | 8.01% |
| 2026-05-15 | 8.06% |
| 2026-05-14 | 8.01% |
| 2026-05-13 | 7.97% |
| 2026-05-12 | 7.95% |
| 2026-05-11 | 8.08% |
| 2026-05-08 | 7.87% |
| 2026-05-07 | 7.77% |
| 2026-05-06 | 7.80% |
| 2026-05-05 | 7.96% |
| 2026-05-04 | 8.09% |
| 2026-05-01 | 7.92% |
| 2026-04-30 | 7.86% |
| 2026-04-29 | 8.05% |
| 2026-04-28 | 7.26% |
| 2026-04-27 | 7.27% |
| 2026-04-24 | 7.30% |
| 2026-04-23 | 7.29% |
| 2026-04-22 | 7.39% |
| 2026-04-21 | 7.40% |
| 2026-04-20 | 7.25% |
| 2026-04-17 | 7.23% |
| 2026-04-16 | 7.29% |
| 2026-04-15 | 7.38% |
| 2026-04-14 | 7.35% |
| 2026-04-13 | 7.40% |
| 2026-04-10 | 7.34% |
| 2026-04-09 | 7.29% |
| 2026-04-08 | 7.36% |
| 2026-04-07 | 7.68% |
| 2026-04-06 | 7.37% |
| 2026-04-02 | 7.43% |
| 2026-04-01 | 7.32% |
| 2026-03-31 | 7.41% |
| 2026-03-30 | 7.42% |
| 2026-03-27 | 7.24% |
| 2026-03-26 | 7.23% |
| 2026-03-25 | 7.19% |
| 2026-03-24 | 7.23% |
| 2026-03-23 | 7.18% |
| 2026-03-20 | 7.28% |
| 2026-03-19 | 7.25% |
| 2026-03-18 | 7.24% |
| 2026-03-17 | 7.11% |
| 2026-03-16 | 7.13% |
| 2026-03-13 | 7.23% |
| 2026-03-12 | 7.30% |
| 2026-03-11 | 7.14% |
| 2026-03-10 | 7.02% |
| 2026-03-09 | 6.95% |
| 2026-03-06 | 6.83% |
| 2026-03-05 | 6.81% |
| 2026-03-04 | 6.82% |
| 2026-03-03 | 6.83% |
| 2026-03-02 | 6.51% |
| 2026-02-27 | 6.41% |
| 2026-02-26 | 6.47% |
| 2026-02-25 | 6.54% |
| 2026-02-24 | 6.43% |
| 2026-02-23 | 6.46% |
| 2026-02-20 | 6.55% |
| 2026-02-19 | 6.57% |
| 2026-02-18 | 6.50% |
| 2026-02-17 | 6.64% |
| 2026-02-13 | 6.53% |
| 2026-02-12 | 6.69% |
| 2026-02-11 | 6.73% |
| 2026-02-10 | 6.84% |
| 2026-02-09 | 6.92% |
| 2026-02-06 | 6.94% |
| 2026-02-05 | 6.94% |
| 2026-02-04 | 7.01% |
| 2026-02-03 | 7.18% |
| 2026-02-02 | 7.28% |
| 2026-01-30 | 7.24% |
| 2026-01-29 | 7.34% |
| 2026-01-28 | 7.27% |
| 2026-01-27 | 7.19% |
| 2026-01-26 | 7.16% |
| 2026-01-23 | 7.08% |
| 2026-01-22 | 7.08% |
| 2026-01-21 | 7.24% |
| 2026-01-20 | 7.13% |
| 2026-01-16 | 7.29% |
| 2026-01-15 | 7.21% |
| 2026-01-14 | 7.30% |
| 2026-01-13 | 7.33% |
| 2026-01-12 | 7.37% |
| 2026-01-09 | 7.39% |
| 2026-01-08 | 7.32% |
| 2026-01-07 | 7.42% |
| 2026-01-06 | 7.41% |
| 2026-01-05 | 7.38% |
| 2026-01-02 | 7.14% |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.17% |
| 2025-12-30 | 7.13% |
| 2025-12-29 | 7.17% |
| 2025-12-26 | 7.17% |
| 2025-12-24 | 7.16% |
| 2025-12-23 | 7.23% |
| 2025-12-22 | 7.26% |
| 2025-12-19 | 7.19% |
| 2025-12-18 | 7.13% |
| 2025-12-17 | 7.03% |
| 2025-12-16 | 7.06% |
| 2025-12-15 | 7.04% |
| 2025-12-12 | 7.02% |
| 2025-12-11 | 7.00% |
| 2025-12-10 | 7.02% |
| 2025-12-09 | 7.04% |
| 2025-12-08 | 7.11% |
| 2025-12-05 | 7.03% |
| 2025-12-04 | 6.90% |
| 2025-12-03 | 6.82% |
| 2025-12-02 | 6.77% |
| 2025-12-01 | 6.67% |
| 2025-11-28 | 6.64% |
| 2025-11-26 | 6.68% |
| 2025-11-25 | 6.83% |
| 2025-11-24 | 6.89% |
| 2025-11-21 | 6.88% |
| 2025-11-20 | 6.98% |
| 2025-11-19 | 7.07% |
| 2025-11-18 | 7.01% |
| 2025-11-17 | 6.98% |
| 2025-11-14 | 6.96% |
| 2025-11-13 | 6.93% |
| 2025-11-12 | 6.95% |
| 2025-11-11 | 7.03% |
| 2025-11-10 | 7.02% |
| 2025-11-07 | 6.97% |
| 2025-11-06 | 7.18% |
| 2025-11-05 | 7.24% |
| 2025-11-04 | 7.19% |
| 2025-11-03 | 7.08% |
| 2025-10-31 | 6.05% |
| 2025-10-30 | 5.25% |
| 2025-10-29 | 5.40% |
| 2025-10-28 | 5.23% |
| 2025-10-27 | 5.23% |
| 2025-10-24 | 5.30% |
| 2025-10-23 | 5.31% |
| 2025-10-22 | 5.25% |
| 2025-10-21 | 5.25% |
| 2025-10-20 | 5.22% |
| 2025-10-17 | 5.19% |
| 2025-10-16 | 5.27% |
| 2025-10-15 | 5.26% |
| 2025-10-14 | 5.25% |
| 2025-10-13 | 5.29% |
| 2025-10-10 | 5.27% |
| 2025-10-09 | 5.27% |
| 2025-10-08 | 5.27% |
| 2025-10-07 | 5.15% |
| 2025-10-06 | 5.23% |
| 2025-10-03 | 5.14% |
| 2025-10-02 | 5.14% |
| 2025-10-01 | 5.12% |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.07% |
| 2025-09-29 | 5.14% |
| 2025-09-26 | 5.16% |
| 2025-09-25 | 5.18% |
| 2025-09-24 | 5.09% |
| 2025-09-23 | 5.09% |
| 2025-09-22 | 5.08% |
| 2025-09-19 | 5.06% |
| 2025-09-18 | 5.03% |
| 2025-09-17 | 5.02% |
| 2025-09-16 | 5.04% |
| 2025-09-15 | 5.03% |
| 2025-09-12 | 4.93% |
| 2025-09-11 | 4.87% |
| 2025-09-10 | 4.93% |
| 2025-09-09 | 4.81% |
| 2025-09-08 | 4.86% |
| 2025-09-05 | 4.85% |
| 2025-09-04 | 4.88% |
| 2025-09-03 | 4.93% |
| 2025-09-02 | 4.89% |
| 2025-08-29 | 4.88% |
| 2025-08-28 | 4.90% |
| 2025-08-27 | 4.84% |
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