KMB Dividend History & Yield
Kimberly-Clark Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 (in 40 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $1.28 | $128.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (in 131 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $1.28 | $128.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 (in 222 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $1.28 | $128.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 3, 2027 (in 313 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $1.28 | $128.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KMB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.12 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much KMB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 235 | $25,816 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,172 | $129,082 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,344 | $258,164 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.65%. $10,000 in KMB would currently pay about $465 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KMB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $1.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $1.28 | +1.6% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $1.26 | +3.3% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 | $1.22 | +3.4% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | $1.18 | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 | $1.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | $1.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | $1.18 | +1.7% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jul 5, 2022 | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | $1.16 | +1.8% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $1.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 | $1.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | $1.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $1.14 | +6.5% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Jan 5, 2021 | $1.07 | +0.0% |
KMB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Raised 1.6% | $1.26 | $1.28 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
KMB scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care. The North America segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, reusable underwear, facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, wipers, tissue, towels, soaps and sanitizers, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Wypall, and other brand names.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Household & Personal Products. First dividend on our records: Mar 4, 1985. 168 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KMB dividend FAQ
When is KMB's next ex-dividend date?
KMB's next ex-dividend date is Dec 4, 2026 (in 40 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.28 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does KMB pay dividends?
KMB pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.28 per share with an ex-date of Sep 4, 2026.
What is KMB's dividend yield?
KMB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.63%, based on $5.10 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $110.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.12 per share, is 4.65%.
How much does KMB pay per share?
KMB pays about $1.28 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $512.00 a year.
Has KMB grown or cut its dividend?
KMB has raised its annual dividend for 33 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.6% a year (+2.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of KMB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.65%, you would need about 235 shares of KMB (roughly $25,816 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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