Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock

Kimberly-Clark's results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the entire fiscal year, released earlier this week, did not significantly impact the market. However, there are concerns for 2025 and later, as GAAP margins are likely to stay under pressure. It seems that KMB's management is focused on returning cash to shareholders, which could be an issue for those looking to invest for the long term.

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) is a Dividend King with a strong yield, presenting a good opportunity to invest early in 2025. The stock is currently priced at the lower end of its long-term trading range, making it appealing compared to its historical values, the consumer staples sector, and the overall market, along with a solid and dependable dividend yield.

With the S&P 500 yield at only 1.2%, it is becoming harder to discover companies or ETFs that offer a reliable and significant source of passive income. Here are two dividend stocks and one ETF that are currently good investment options. Scott Levine highlights Kimberly-Clark, a top consumer staples company, which has provided increasing dividend income for over fifty years, earning it the title of Dividend King.

The Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) will hold its Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call on January 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET. Key company representatives include Christopher Jakubik from Investor Relations, Mike Hsu, the Chairman and CEO, and Nelson Urdaneta, the CFO. Participants from various financial institutions will also be joining the call, but currently, everyone is in listen-only mode.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This is slightly lower than the earnings of $1.51 per share from the same period last year.

The company described 2024 as a "breakthrough" year because it started a long-term transformation program and reorganized its business into three parts.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.46%) currently has a yield of only 1.2%, making it harder to find companies or ETFs that offer a reliable and significant source of passive income. However, there are still good options available if you know where to search.

In addition to Wall Street's predictions for Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) earnings, take a look at forecasts for some important metrics to better understand how the company performed in the quarter that ended in December 2024.

Dividend Kings are a select group of companies that have consistently paid and increased their dividends for at least 50 years. Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, and Kimberly-Clark are three such companies that are likely to continue raising their dividends in 2025, even during tough economic times. These companies are known for their resilience during recessions.