KMB Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB). Pre-filled with KMB’s current yield of about 5.18% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
KMB dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
KMB dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with KMB’s current yield of about 5.18%. See the income an amount of Kimberly-Clark Corporation would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
KMB dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. The table starts in 2015 because the public records disagree on the 2014 amounts.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Sep 4, 2026 | $3.84 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $5.04 | +3.3% | 4 |
| 2024 | $4.88 | +3.4% | 4 |
| 2023 | $4.72 | +1.7% | 4 |
| 2022 | $4.64 | +1.8% | 4 |
| 2021 | $4.56 | +6.5% | 4 |
| 2020 | $4.28 | +3.9% | 4 |
| 2019 | $4.12 | +3.0% | 4 |
| 2018 | $4.00 | +3.1% | 4 |
| 2017 | $3.88 | +5.4% | 4 |
| 2016 | $3.68 | +4.5% | 4 |
| 2015 | $3.52 | — | 4 |
KMB dividend in 2026
Kimberly-Clark raised its dividend on January 27, 2026. The quarterly rate went from $1.26 to $1.28, up about 1.6%. That is $5.12 a year at the new rate. It was the 54th yearly raise in a row. The company has paid a dividend for 92 straight years.
The new rate began with the April 2 payment. Its record date was March 6. Three payments have gone ex so far this year, adding up to $3.84 per share.
Kimberly-Clark dividend history
The payout grew in every year of the table. It was $3.52 a share in 2015 and $5.04 in 2025, about 3.7% more each year. The biggest step was 2021, up 6.5%. The next two years were the slowest: 1.8% in 2022 and 1.7% in 2023. 2025 came in 3.3% above 2024.
KMB ex-dividend and pay dates
Kimberly-Clark goes ex-dividend early in March, June, September and December. It pays about four weeks later. The 2026 ex-dates were March 6, June 5 and September 4. Payments followed on April 2, July 2 and October 2.
The December 2026 dividend had not been declared by October 16, 2026; in 2025 the December ex-date was the 5th.
How safe is the KMB dividend?
No one can promise a future dividend, but the cash figures are public. In 2025, Kimberly-Clark’s operations brought in $2.78 billion. It spent $1.14 billion on plants and equipment. That left about $1.64 billion, slightly less than the $1.66 billion it paid in dividends. Share buybacks were small, $141 million.
The company also has a large deal pending. In November 2025 it agreed to buy Kenvue. Kenvue makes Tylenol and Listerine. Each Kenvue share is to get $3.50 in cash plus 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares. Today’s Kimberly-Clark owners would hold about 54% of the new company. On October 15, 2026 Kimberly-Clark still described the deal as pending.
KMB dividend yield
Kimberly-Clark paid $5.10 per share in the 12 months to Oct 13, 2026. Its shares traded near $98.46, for a trailing yield of about 5.18%. Using the full $5.12 rate, it is about 5.20%.
At that price, 100 shares cost about $9,846 and pay $128 a quarter, $512 a year.
From 2015 on, dividendhistory.org and digrin.com list the same Kimberly-Clark payments, and the most recent 21 match stockanalysis.com. The 2026 raise is from Kimberly-Clark’s own announcement. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Sources: Kimberly-Clark — dividend increase (Jan 27, 2026); SEC — Kimberly-Clark fourth-quarter 2025 results (Jan 27, 2026); SEC — Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue merger announcement (Nov 3, 2025); SEC — Kimberly-Clark preliminary third-quarter 2026 results (Oct 15, 2026); dividendhistory.org — KMB payouts; digrin.com — KMB dividends. Not financial advice.
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KMB dividend snapshot
Held steadyAs of Oct 13, 2026, KMB yields about 5.18%, having distributed $5.10 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $1.28 per share, which went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026 and paid on Oct 2, 2026.
KMB has paid a steady $1.28 per share each quarter across the payments shown below.
Based on KMB’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About KMB
Kimberly-Clark is a consumer-staples company that makes tissue and personal-care products under brands like Huggies, Kleenex, and Scott. It is a Dividend King with more than 50 consecutive years of dividend increases.
KMB is a dividend-king stock from Kimberly-Clark that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for KMB: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the KMB calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with KMB’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-king stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
KMB dividend FAQ
- Is KMB a Dividend King?
- Yes. Kimberly-Clark’s 2026 increase was its 54th in a row, more than the 50 years a Dividend King needs. It is also one of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
- How much is Kimberly-Clark’s dividend?
- $1.28 per share each quarter since the March 2026 ex-date, or $5.12 a year. In 2025 it paid $5.04 per share.
- When does KMB pay dividends?
- Early in January, April, July and October. Each payment goes ex about four weeks earlier, early in the month before.
- How does this KMB dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with KMB's current yield (about 5.18% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for KMB?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, KMB's dividend yield was about 5.18% ($5.10 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does KMB pay dividends, and when?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $1.28 per share, ex-dividend Sep 4, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the KMB projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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