Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderKimberly-Clark (KMB) has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years and currently yields 5.19%. The most recent dividend was $1.2800/share on Apr 2, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
5.19%
TTM Dividend/Share
$5.06
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
79.4%
Consecutive Growth Years
21 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.28%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.32%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
3.65%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.5%
FCF payout ratio
16.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.1x
Interest coverage
8.78x
ROIC (TTM)
26.7%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 79.4%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($4.92) does not fully cover dividend/share ($5.06).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
21 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 16.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.3%) ≤ EPS growth (11.4%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 5, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 2, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.2800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2800
Ex-date Mar 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 2, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.2800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2800
Ex-date Dec 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2600
Ex-date Sep 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 2, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2600
Ex-date Jun 6, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 2, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2600
Ex-date Mar 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 2, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2600
Ex-date Dec 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 3, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2200
Ex-date Sep 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 2, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2200
Ex-date Jun 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 2, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2200
Ex-date Mar 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 2, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2200
Ex-date Dec 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 3, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.1800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1800
Ex-date Sep 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 3, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.1800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1800
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $1.2600 | $1.2600 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $1.2600 | $1.2600 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $1.2600 | $1.2600 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $1.2600 | $1.2600 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | $1.1800 | $1.1800 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 | $1.1800 | $1.1800 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Kimberly-Clark has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 21 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.0400 | — | — |
| 2025 | $4.8800 | $5.0400 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $4.7200 | $4.8800 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $4.6400 | $4.7200 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $4.5600 | $4.6400 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $4.2800 | $4.5600 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | $4.1200 | $4.2800 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $4.0000 | $4.1200 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $3.8800 | $4.0000 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $3.6800 | $3.8800 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | $3.5200 | $3.6800 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $3.2561 | $3.5200 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | $3.1064 | $3.2561 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | $2.8380 | $3.1064 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | $2.6846 | $2.8380 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | $2.5312 | $2.6846 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | $2.3010 | $2.5312 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | $2.2244 | $2.3010 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | $2.0326 | $2.2244 | +9.4% |
| 2007 | $1.8792 | $2.0326 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | $1.7258 | $1.8792 | +8.9% |
| 2005 | $2.5599 | $1.7258 | -32.6% |
| 2004 | $1.3039 | $2.5599 | +96.3% |
| 2003 | $1.1505 | $1.3039 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | $1.0738 | $1.1505 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | $1.0355 | $1.0738 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | $0.9971 | $1.0355 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | $0.9588 | $0.9971 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | $0.9204 | $0.9588 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | $0.8821 | $0.9204 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | $0.8629 | $0.8821 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | $0.8437 | $0.8629 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | $0.8159 | $0.8437 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | $0.7862 | $0.8159 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | $0.7287 | $0.7862 | +7.9% |
| 1991 | $0.6520 | $0.7287 | +11.8% |
| 1990 | $0.6232 | $0.6520 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | $0.3835 | $0.6232 | +62.5% |
| 1988 | $0.3452 | $0.3835 | +11.1% |
| 1987 | $0.2972 | $0.3452 | +16.1% |
| 1986 | $0.2780 | $0.2972 | +6.9% |
| 1985 | — | $0.2780 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.67B
YoY change
+2.0%
5Y CAGR
+2.7%
Peak year (2025)
$1.66B
Latest annual
$1.66B
Cash dividends paid over time for Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.66B | +2.0% | +$32.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.63B | +2.5% | +$40.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.59B | +1.9% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.56B | +2.8% | +$42.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.52B | +4.5% | +$65.00M | ||
| 2020 | $1.45B | +3.1% | +$43.00M | ||
| 2019 | $1.41B | +1.6% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.39B | +2.0% | +$27.00M | ||
| 2017 | $1.36B | +3.7% | +$48.00M | ||
| 2016 | $1.31B | +3.1% | +$39.00M | ||
| 2015 | $1.27B | +1.3% | +$16.00M | ||
| 2014 | $1.26B | +2.7% | +$33.00M | ||
| 2013 | $1.22B | +6.3% | +$72.00M | ||
| 2012 | $1.15B | +4.7% | +$52.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.10B | +3.1% | +$33.00M | ||
| 2010 | $1.07B | +8.1% | +$80.00M | ||
| 2009 | $986.00M | +3.8% | +$36.00M | ||
| 2008 | $950.00M | +1.8% | +$17.10M | ||
| 2007 | $932.90M | +5.5% | +$48.90M | ||
| 2006 | $884.00M | +5.4% | +$45.60M | ||
| 2005 | $838.40M | +9.2% | +$70.50M | ||
| 2004 | $767.90M | +25.3% | +$155.20M | ||
| 2003 | $612.70M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $612.70M | +3.8% | +$22.60M | ||
| 2001 | $590.10M | +1.7% | +$10.00M | ||
| 2000 | $580.10M | +5.2% | +$28.80M | ||
| 1999 | $551.30M | +1.1% | +$5.80M | ||
| 1998 | $545.50M | +2.8% | +$14.90M | ||
| 1997 | $530.60M | +15.0% | +$69.10M | ||
| 1996 | $461.50M | +32.5% | +$113.30M | ||
| 1995 | $348.20M | +23.6% | +$66.40M | ||
| 1994 | $281.80M | +3.1% | +$8.40M | ||
| 1993 | $273.40M | +4.0% | +$10.60M | ||
| 1992 | $262.80M | +13.3% | +$30.90M | ||
| 1991 | $231.90M | +7.5% | +$16.20M | ||
| 1990 | $215.70M | +13.9% | +$26.30M | ||
| 1989 | $189.40M | — | — |
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $1.66B (2025) – edged up 2.0% year-over-year.
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +2.7%, sustaining 22 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $1.66B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $189.40M in 1989.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.
Kimberly-Clark Dividends Paid 2025: $1.66B
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2025 was $1.66B, edged up 2.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Kimberly-Clark Dividends Paid 2024: $1.63B
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2024 was $1.63B, edged up 2.5% from 2023.
Kimberly-Clark Dividends Paid 2023: $1.59B
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2023 was $1.59B, edged up 1.9% from 2022.
Kimberly-Clark Dividends Paid 2022: $1.56B
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2022 was $1.56B, edged up 2.8% from 2021.
Kimberly-Clark Dividends Paid 2021: $1.52B
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2021 was $1.52B.
See more financial history for Kimberly-Clark (KMB).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Kimberly-Clark, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | $9.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | $8.78B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $8.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $7.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart (WMT) | $7.51B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group (MO) | $6.96B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco (COST) | $2.18B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimberly-Clark pay dividends?
Yes, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $5.06 per share annually, yielding 5.19%.
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividend yield?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has a current dividend yield of 5.19%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's dividend safe?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Kimberly-Clark increased its dividend?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has 21 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividend payout ratio?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has a dividend payout ratio of 79.4%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Kimberly-Clark's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is $1.67B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Kimberly-Clark dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) dividends paid changed +2.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Kimberly-Clark dividends paid?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +2.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Kimberly-Clark dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Kimberly-Clark dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.66B in 2025.
What was Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2024?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.63B.
What was Kimberly-Clark dividends paid in 2025?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.66B.
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