Dividends Paid for Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
Dividends Paid for Kimberly-Clark (KMB): headline value $1.67B · YoY +2.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.67B
YoY change
+2.0%
5Y CAGR
+2.7%
Peak year (2025)
$1.66B
Latest annual
$1.66B
Dividends Paid history chart for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) from 1989 to 2025
Dividends Paid history table for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.66B | +2.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.63B | +2.5% | ||
| 2023 | $1.59B | +1.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.56B | +2.8% | ||
| 2021 | $1.52B | +4.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.45B | +3.1% | ||
| 2019 | $1.41B | +1.6% | ||
| 2018 | $1.39B | +2.0% | ||
| 2017 | $1.36B | +3.7% | ||
| 2016 | $1.31B | +3.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.27B | +1.3% | ||
| 2014 | $1.26B | +2.7% | ||
| 2013 | $1.22B | +6.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.15B | +4.7% | ||
| 2011 | $1.10B | +3.1% | ||
| 2010 | $1.07B | +8.1% | ||
| 2009 | $986.00M | +3.8% | ||
| 2008 | $950.00M | +1.8% | ||
| 2007 | $932.90M | +5.5% | ||
| 2006 | $884.00M | +5.4% | ||
| 2005 | $838.40M | +9.2% | ||
| 2004 | $767.90M | +25.3% | ||
| 2003 | $612.70M | 0.0% | ||
| 2002 | $612.70M | +3.8% | ||
| 2001 | $590.10M | +1.7% | ||
| 2000 | $580.10M | +5.2% | ||
| 1999 | $551.30M | +1.1% | ||
| 1998 | $545.50M | +2.8% | ||
| 1997 | $530.60M | +15.0% | ||
| 1996 | $461.50M | +32.5% | ||
| 1995 | $348.20M | +23.6% | ||
| 1994 | $281.80M | +3.1% | ||
| 1993 | $273.40M | +4.0% | ||
| 1992 | $262.80M | +13.3% | ||
| 1991 | $231.90M | +7.5% | ||
| 1990 | $215.70M | +13.9% | ||
| 1989 | $189.40M | — |
Dividends Paid values are taken from Kimberly-Clark's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
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 by Year
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 — Dividends Paid
Companies in the same sector as Kimberly-Clark, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $9.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $8.78B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $8.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $7.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $7.51B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $6.96B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $2.18B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
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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