Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Stock Forecast
KMB analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.56 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $114.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $1.65
- 52-week range
- $93.05 – $120.70
KMB analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KMB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KMB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.62 | $1.54 | $1.70 | $1.82 | −10.8% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.37 | $7.28 | $7.45 | $7.53 | −2.1% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.40 | $6.98 | $7.84 | $7.37 | +0.4% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KMB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.11B | $4.00B | $4.18B | −1.0% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $16.59B | $16.42B | $16.76B | +0.9% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.02B | $16.76B | $17.20B | +2.5% | 12 |
KMB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KMB revenue: reported and forecast
KMB EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.80 | $1.67 | $1.61 | $1.60 | $1.62 | −9.8% | 1 up · 9 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.54 | $7.45 | $7.41 | $7.37 | $7.37 | −2.2% | 0 up · 9 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.56 | $7.50 | $7.48 | $7.45 | $7.40 | −2.1% | 0 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KMB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KMB beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from KMB
16 analysts cover Kimberly-Clark; their consensus rating is buy (3.56 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $114.80, 8.7% above the latest close of $105.57. Analysts expect earnings of $7.37 per share for 2026, −2.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.40 per share on revenue of $17.0 billion. Kimberly-Clark beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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KMB forecast FAQ
What is Kimberly-Clark's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kimberly-Clark is $114.80, 8.7% above the latest close of $105.57.
Is Kimberly-Clark a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Kimberly-Clark, 4 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kimberly-Clark's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.37 per share for 2026 (range $7.28 to $7.45); for 2027 the estimate is $7.40.
What is Kimberly-Clark's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $16.6 billion, growth of 0.9%; for 2027 it is $17.0 billion.
When does Kimberly-Clark report earnings?
Kimberly-Clark is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.65.
Does Kimberly-Clark usually beat earnings estimates?
Kimberly-Clark reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.