What is the current annual payout ratio of KMB?

As of today, KMB annual payout ratio is 100.67%

What is 1-year change in KMB annual payout ratio?

KMB annual payout ratio is up +35.55% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in KMB annual payout ratio?

KMB annual payout ratio is up +26.71% over the past 3 years

How far is KMB annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

KMB annual payout ratio is currently -81.44% below its historical high of 542.37% set on December 31, 1995

How does KMB annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

KMB annual payout ratio is higher than 93.85% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is KMB next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for KMB has not been scheduled

What is KMB next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of KMB?

As of today, KMB TTM payout ratio is 83.42%

What is KMB TTM payout ratio most recent change?

KMB TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 10, 2026

What is 1-year change in KMB TTM payout ratio?

KMB TTM payout ratio is up +27.98% year-over-year

How far is KMB TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

KMB TTM payout ratio is currently -94.23% below its historical high of 1,445.83% set on March 5, 1996

How does KMB TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

KMB TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.08% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is KMB next earnings release?

The next earnings release for KMB is on April 21, 2026

What is KMB next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of KMB?

As of today, KMB quarterly payout ratio is 106.91%

What is KMB quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

KMB quarterly payout ratio was down -12.02% on December 31, 2025

What is 1-year change in KMB quarterly payout ratio?

KMB quarterly payout ratio is down -8.55% year-over-year

How far is KMB quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

KMB quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.96% below its historical high of 463.95% set on June 30, 2023

How does KMB quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

KMB quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.30% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is KMB next earnings release?

The next earnings release for KMB is on April 21, 2026

What is KMB next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

KMB Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

100.67%26.40%+35.55%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, KMB annual payout ratio is 100.67%, up +35.55% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: KMB annual payout ratio is up +26.71% over the past 3 years, up +66.23% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: KMB annual payout ratio is currently -81.44% below its historical high of 542.37% set on December 31, 1995
3-Year Low Comparison: KMB annual payout ratio is +35.55% above its 3-year low of 74.27% reached on December 31, 2024
Sector Comparison: KMB annual payout ratio is higher than 93.85% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

KMB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
	Dec 31, 25	100.67%	+35.5%	+26.7%	+66.2%	+83.5%
	Dec 31, 25	106.91%	-8.6%	+40.8%	+60.4%	+105.9%
	Mar 10, 26	83.42%	+28.0%	+2.3%	+31.7%	+44.9%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$101.59	-31.1%	-17.0%	-24.4%	+63.3%
Annual Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	4.96%	+49.9%	+30.9%	+56.0%	+21.9%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.66B	+2.0%	+6.5%	+14.4%	+55.7%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 25	$5.04	+3.3%	+8.6%	+17.8%	+99.2%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.64B	-34.8%	-11.7%	-34.8%	-7.9%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$16.45B	-2.1%	-18.5%	-14.1%	-16.7%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$6.07	-19.7%	+6.1%	-11.7%	+36.3%

Payout Ratio Highs

KMB Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	108.84%	Dec 31, 23	-7.5%
5Y	108.84%	Dec 31, 23	-7.5%
All	542.37%	Dec 31, 95	-81.4%

Payout Ratio Lows

KMB Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	74.27%	Dec 31, 24	+35.5%
5Y	60.56%	N/A	+66.2%
All	31.12%	Dec 31, 00	+223.5%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	100.67%	+35.5%
2024	74.27%	-31.8%
2023	108.84%	+37.0%
2022	79.45%	-3.4%
2021	82.21%	+35.7%
2020	60.56%	-5.5%
2019	64.09%	-33.2%
2018	95.92%	+63.7%
2017	58.60%	-0.8%
2016	59.08%	-50.5%
2015	119.32%	+46.8%
2014	81.29%	+47.6%
2013	55.07%	-12.5%
2012	62.96%	-3.5%
2011	65.26%	+19.0%
2010	54.86%	+10.9%
2009	49.45%	-4.4%
2008	51.71%	+8.1%
2007	47.82%	-13.8%
2006	55.45%	+10.3%
2005	50.29%	+20.8%
2004	41.64%	+8.4%
2003	38.40%	+9.3%

Year	Value	Change
2002	35.13%	-0.4%
2001	35.27%	+13.3%
2000	31.12%	-3.4%
1999	32.22%	-29.0%
1998	45.41%	-22.0%
1997	58.20%	+83.4%
1996	31.74%	-94.1%
1995	542.37%	+961.0%
1994	51.12%	-1.5%
1993	51.92%	-29.2%
1992	73.31%	+64.7%
1991	44.51%	-8.8%
1990	48.82%	+12.8%
1989	43.27%	+37.4%
1988	31.49%	-14.0%
1987	36.62%	-7.3%
1986	39.51%	+6.2%
1985	37.22%	-13.4%
1984	42.98%	-9.8%
1983	47.65%	+13.4%
1982	42.03%	+14.1%
1981	36.83%	-3.6%
1980	38.20%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of KMB?
As of today, KMB annual payout ratio is 100.67%
What is 1-year change in KMB annual payout ratio?
KMB annual payout ratio is up +35.55% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in KMB annual payout ratio?
KMB annual payout ratio is up +26.71% over the past 3 years
How far is KMB annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
KMB annual payout ratio is currently -81.44% below its historical high of 542.37% set on December 31, 1995
How does KMB annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KMB annual payout ratio is higher than 93.85% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is KMB next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for KMB has not been scheduled
What is KMB next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

83.42%0.00%0.00%

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Summary

Current Value: As of today, KMB TTM payout ratio is 83.42%, unchanged on March 10, 2026
Historical Performance: KMB TTM payout ratio is up +27.98% year-over-year, up +2.33% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: KMB TTM payout ratio is currently -94.23% below its historical high of 1,445.83% set on March 5, 1996
3-Year Low Comparison: KMB TTM payout ratio is +32.94% above its 3-year low of 62.75% reached on September 30, 2024
Sector Comparison: KMB TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.08% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

KMB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Mar 10, 26	83.42%	-2.3%	+28.0%	+2.3%	+31.7%
	Dec 31, 25	106.91%	-12.0%	-8.6%	+40.8%	+60.4%
	Dec 31, 25	100.67%	–	+35.5%	+26.7%	+66.2%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$101.59	-1.5%	-31.1%	-17.0%	-24.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	4.98%	+1.8%	+49.1%	+30.7%	+53.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.66B	+0.6%	+2.0%	+6.5%	+14.4%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 10, 26	$5.06	+0.4%	+2.9%	+8.6%	+16.3%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.64B	-2.0%	-34.8%	-11.7%	-34.8%
TTM Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$17.23B	-0.1%	-2.2%	-14.6%	-10.0%
TTM EPS	Dec 31, 25	$6.07	+2.7%	-19.6%	+6.1%	-11.7%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

KMB TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	106.03%	Dec 4, 25	-21.3%
3Y	120.80%	Sep 6, 23	-30.9%
5Y	120.80%	Sep 6, 23	-30.9%
All	1,445.83%	Mar 5, 96	-94.2%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

KMB TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	65.18%	Mar 10, 25	+28.0%
3Y	62.75%	Sep 30, 24	+32.9%
5Y	57.03%	Sep 2, 21	+46.3%
All	0.00%	Mar 17, 80	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	83.42%	+0.4%
Dec 2025	83.09%	-1.9%
Sep 2025	84.69%	+23.9%
Jun 2025	68.37%	+2.0%
Mar 2025	67.06%	+3.7%
Dec 2024	64.65%	+3.0%
Sep 2024	62.75%	-11.7%
Jun 2024	71.05%	-18.7%
Mar 2024	87.39%	-3.6%
Dec 2023	90.66%	+0.4%
Sep 2023	90.34%	-6.4%
Jun 2023	96.48%	+20.9%
Mar 2023	79.77%	-1.7%
Dec 2022	81.17%	-7.3%
Sep 2022	87.60%	+0.6%
Jun 2022	87.07%	-1.4%
Mar 2022	88.32%	+3.8%
Dec 2021	85.07%	+11.5%
Sep 2021	76.30%	+1.4%
Jun 2021	75.25%	+15.4%
Mar 2021	65.20%	+4.6%
Dec 2020	62.31%	+1.1%
Sep 2020	61.65%	+9.2%
Jun 2020	56.47%	-7.0%
Mar 2020	60.75%	-8.0%
Dec 2019	66.00%	-5.9%
Sep 2019	70.11%	-10.5%
Jun 2019	78.32%	-1.2%
Mar 2019	79.30%	-20.1%
Dec 2018	99.26%	+15.0%
Sep 2018	86.30%	+7.6%
Jun 2018	80.24%	+4.7%
Mar 2018	76.67%	+26.7%
Dec 2017	60.53%	-4.2%
Sep 2017	63.20%	-0.0%
Jun 2017	63.21%	+2.5%
Mar 2017	61.65%	+0.2%
Dec 2016	61.54%	-7.2%
Sep 2016	66.30%	-0.9%
Jun 2016	66.91%	-44.0%
Mar 2016	119.46%	-6.7%
Dec 2015	128.00%	-40.4%
Sep 2015	214.81%	+7.9%
Jun 2015	199.13%	+133.2%
Mar 2015	85.39%	+6.0%
Dec 2014	80.58%	+42.9%
Sep 2014	56.39%	-0.5%
Jun 2014	56.68%	+1.1%
Mar 2014	56.07%	+0.0%
Dec 2013	56.06%	-11.1%
Sep 2013	63.04%	-0.3%
Jun 2013	63.22%	+0.1%
Mar 2013	63.14%	-1.6%
Dec 2012	64.19%	+8.9%
Sep 2012	58.92%	-3.1%
Jun 2012	60.80%	-3.7%
Mar 2012	63.16%	-6.1%
Dec 2011	67.26%	+6.3%
Sep 2011	63.28%	+2.7%
Jun 2011	61.63%	+5.6%
Mar 2011	58.38%	+2.9%
Dec 2010	56.74%	+1.6%
Sep 2010	55.82%	+8.4%
Jun 2010	51.50%	-2.6%
Mar 2010	52.87%	+3.9%
Dec 2009	50.89%	-2.6%
Sep 2009	52.27%	-8.6%
Jun 2009	57.20%	+1.9%
Mar 2009	56.15%	+2.4%
Dec 2008	54.84%	+3.6%
Sep 2008	52.94%	+3.5%
Jun 2008	51.15%	+2.1%
Mar 2008	50.12%	+0.9%
Dec 2007	49.68%	+1.4%
Sep 2007	48.98%	-4.3%
Jun 2007	51.18%	-2.8%
Mar 2007	52.66%	-8.6%
Dec 2006	57.62%	-3.1%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2006	59.46%	-1.5%
Jun 2006	60.34%	+2.0%
Mar 2006	59.13%	+13.5%
Dec 2005	52.08%	+5.0%
Sep 2005	49.59%	+8.7%
Jun 2005	45.61%	+3.6%
Mar 2005	44.02%	+2.1%
Dec 2004	43.11%	+4.0%
Sep 2004	41.44%	+2.4%
Jun 2004	40.47%	+1.4%
Mar 2004	39.90%	+0.5%
Dec 2003	39.70%	-2.8%
Sep 2003	40.85%	+3.8%
Jun 2003	39.36%	+2.9%
Mar 2003	38.25%	+6.0%
Dec 2002	36.10%	+0.4%
Sep 2002	35.94%	-0.2%
Jun 2002	36.01%	+0.8%
Mar 2002	35.74%	+0.2%
Dec 2001	35.68%	+6.5%
Sep 2001	33.50%	+1.5%
Jun 2001	33.00%	+1.2%
Mar 2001	32.60%	+2.5%
Dec 2000	31.81%	-1.5%
Sep 2000	32.30%	+3.5%
Jun 2000	31.22%	-0.9%
Mar 2000	31.50%	-2.4%
Dec 1999	32.29%	-9.6%
Sep 1999	35.73%	-8.7%
Jun 1999	39.15%	-6.6%
Mar 1999	41.90%	-8.4%
Dec 1998	45.76%	-32.4%
Sep 1998	67.69%	-1.8%
Jun 1998	68.96%	+9.9%
Mar 1998	62.76%	+9.8%
Dec 1997	57.14%	+56.3%
Sep 1997	36.56%	+4.7%
Jun 1997	34.91%	+0.7%
Mar 1997	34.68%	-2.8%
Dec 1996	35.69%	-83.3%
Sep 1996	213.88%	-1.9%
Jun 1996	218.05%	-32.1%
Mar 1996	321.30%	-77.7%
Dec 1995	1,438.00%	+2,877.2%
Sep 1995	48.30%	-11.3%
Jun 1995	54.47%	-2.0%
Mar 1995	55.58%	+6.5%
Dec 1994	52.19%	-62.7%
Sep 1994	139.80%	-14.5%
Jun 1994	163.53%	-9.3%
Mar 1994	180.26%	-8.2%
Dec 1993	196.29%	-30.1%
Sep 1993	280.97%	+32.6%
Jun 1993	211.89%	+3.9%
Mar 1993	204.00%	+11.6%
Dec 1992	182.79%	+302.4%
Sep 1992	45.43%	+0.1%
Jun 1992	45.37%	+0.1%
Mar 1992	45.31%	-0.5%
Dec 1991	45.53%	-1.0%
Sep 1991	46.01%	+1.4%
Jun 1991	45.36%	-6.7%
Mar 1991	48.61%	+1.5%
Dec 1990	47.91%	+1.1%
Sep 1990	47.39%	-2.6%
Jun 1990	48.66%	+4.6%
Mar 1990	46.50%	-3.6%
Dec 1989	48.23%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of KMB?
As of today, KMB TTM payout ratio is 83.42%
What is KMB TTM payout ratio most recent change?
KMB TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 10, 2026
What is 1-year change in KMB TTM payout ratio?
KMB TTM payout ratio is up +27.98% year-over-year
How far is KMB TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
KMB TTM payout ratio is currently -94.23% below its historical high of 1,445.83% set on March 5, 1996
How does KMB TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KMB TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.08% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is KMB next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KMB is on April 21, 2026
What is KMB next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

106.91%14.60%-12.02%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, KMB quarterly payout ratio is 106.91%, down -12.02% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: KMB quarterly payout ratio is down -8.55% year-over-year, up +40.82% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: KMB quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.96% below its historical high of 463.95% set on June 30, 2023
3-Year Low Comparison: KMB quarterly payout ratio is +114.08% above its 3-year low of 49.94% reached on September 30, 2024
Sector Comparison: KMB quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.30% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

KMB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Dec 31, 25	106.91%	-12.0%	-8.6%	+40.8%	+60.4%
	Dec 31, 25	100.67%	–	+35.5%	+26.7%	+66.2%
	Mar 10, 26	83.42%	-2.3%	+28.0%	+2.3%	+31.7%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$101.59	-1.5%	-31.1%	-17.0%	-24.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	4.98%	+1.8%	+49.1%	+30.7%	+53.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$418.00M	0.0%	+2.5%	+6.9%	+14.8%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 10, 26	$5.06	+0.4%	+2.9%	+8.6%	+16.3%
	Dec 31, 25	$575.00M	+56.3%	-5.4%	-27.6%	+1.9%
Quarterly Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$4.08B	-1.7%	-0.6%	-17.8%	-15.6%
Quarterly EPS	Dec 31, 25	$1.50	+11.9%	+12.1%	+0.0%	-5.2%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

KMB Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	121.51%	Sep 30, 25	-12.0%
3Y	463.95%	Jun 30, 23	-77.0%
5Y	463.95%	Jun 30, 23	-77.0%
All	463.95%	Jun 30, 23	-77.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

KMB Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	70.68%	Mar 31, 25	+51.3%
3Y	49.94%	Sep 30, 24	+114.1%
5Y	49.94%	Sep 30, 24	+114.1%
All	-654.17%	Dec 31, 14	+116.3%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2025	106.91%	-12.0%
Sep 2025	121.51%	+28.8%
Jun 2025	94.37%	+33.5%
Mar 2025	70.68%	-39.5%
Dec 2024	116.91%	+134.1%
Sep 2024	49.94%	-43.6%
Jun 2024	88.58%	+46.4%
Mar 2024	60.49%	-22.4%
Dec 2023	77.93%	+15.4%
Sep 2023	67.51%	-85.4%
Jun 2023	463.95%	+582.3%
Mar 2023	68.00%	-10.4%
Dec 2022	75.92%	-9.0%
Sep 2022	83.40%	-5.9%
Jun 2022	88.66%	+23.5%
Mar 2022	71.78%	-32.3%
Dec 2021	106.09%	+32.0%
Sep 2021	80.38%	-15.3%
Jun 2021	94.88%	+57.0%
Mar 2021	60.44%	-9.3%
Dec 2020	66.67%	-11.8%
Sep 2020	75.57%	+43.3%
Jun 2020	52.75%	-0.3%
Mar 2020	52.89%	-16.9%
Dec 2019	63.67%	+22.3%
Sep 2019	52.06%	-27.4%
Jun 2019	71.72%	-3.1%
Mar 2019	74.03%	-10.2%
Dec 2018	82.42%	+9.4%
Sep 2018	75.32%	+0.1%
Jun 2018	75.27%	-78.6%
Mar 2018	351.55%	+542.5%
Dec 2017	54.72%	-7.6%
Sep 2017	59.24%	-7.3%
Jun 2017	63.89%	+11.7%
Mar 2017	57.22%	-10.2%
Dec 2016	63.71%	+8.4%
Sep 2016	58.79%	+2.4%
Jun 2016	57.44%	+1.1%
Mar 2016	56.79%	-38.9%
Dec 2015	93.02%	+53.3%
Sep 2015	60.68%	+155.4%
Jun 2015	-109.56%	-271.8%
Mar 2015	63.79%	+109.8%
Dec 2014	-654.17%	-1,308.7%
Sep 2014	54.12%	-9.8%
Jun 2014	60.00%	+6.0%
Mar 2014	56.59%	+1.9%
Dec 2013	55.56%	+0.9%
Sep 2013	55.04%	-3.8%
Jun 2013	57.22%	+9.1%
Mar 2013	52.45%	-48.6%
Dec 2012	102.10%	+87.8%
Sep 2012	54.38%	-2.9%
Jun 2012	55.98%	-1.6%
Mar 2012	56.88%	-12.7%
Dec 2011	65.17%	+8.5%
Sep 2011	60.04%	-7.4%
Jun 2011	64.81%	-10.4%
Mar 2011	72.31%	+39.3%
Dec 2010	51.92%	-6.3%
Sep 2010	55.42%	+5.4%
Jun 2010	52.58%	-13.6%
Mar 2010	60.83%	+27.5%
Dec 2009	47.70%	+17.1%
Sep 2009	40.75%	-29.3%
Jun 2009	57.67%	+3.6%
Mar 2009	55.68%	+5.3%
Dec 2008	52.89%	-2.2%
Sep 2008	54.10%	+1.7%
Jun 2008	53.17%	+13.2%
Mar 2008	46.95%	+5.8%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	44.38%	-12.2%
Sep 2007	50.55%	+2.1%
Jun 2007	49.53%	+5.5%
Mar 2007	46.97%	+6.8%
Dec 2006	43.97%	-24.3%
Sep 2006	58.06%	+2.8%
Jun 2006	56.49%	-19.7%
Mar 2006	70.38%	+34.8%
Dec 2005	52.20%	-15.6%
Sep 2005	61.87%	+26.3%
Jun 2005	49.00%	+18.7%
Mar 2005	41.29%	-1.0%
Dec 2004	41.72%	-5.4%
Sep 2004	44.11%	+1.1%
Jun 2004	43.62%	+21.4%
Mar 2004	35.92%	-0.6%
Dec 2003	36.12%	-9.5%
Sep 2003	39.90%	-0.6%
Jun 2003	40.16%	+6.8%
Mar 2003	37.60%	-8.0%
Dec 2002	40.86%	+19.6%
Sep 2002	34.15%	-3.4%
Jun 2002	35.37%	+13.3%
Mar 2002	31.22%	-23.6%
Dec 2001	40.85%	+21.8%
Sep 2001	33.55%	-2.4%
Jun 2001	34.36%	+7.2%
Mar 2001	32.05%	+25.2%
Dec 2000	25.59%	-22.9%
Sep 2000	33.20%	-6.2%
Jun 2000	35.38%	+14.9%
Mar 2000	30.79%	+10.4%
Dec 1999	27.89%	-6.4%
Sep 1999	29.80%	-18.3%
Jun 1999	36.49%	+7.4%
Mar 1999	33.99%	-29.3%
Dec 1998	48.07%	+15.5%
Sep 1998	41.63%	-12.2%
Jun 1998	47.40%	+5.0%
Mar 1998	45.14%	+150.1%
Dec 1997	-90.14%	-312.2%
Sep 1997	42.47%	+15.0%
Jun 1997	36.92%	+5.0%
Mar 1997	35.15%	-5.9%
Dec 1996	37.37%	+8.9%
Sep 1996	34.33%	-3.8%
Jun 1996	35.67%	+55.5%
Mar 1996	22.94%	+176.9%
Dec 1995	-29.84%	-186.3%
Sep 1995	34.56%	-21.7%
Jun 1995	44.15%	-31.9%
Mar 1995	64.86%	-3.4%
Dec 1994	67.14%	+34.3%
Sep 1994	50.00%	+7.0%
Jun 1994	46.73%	-8.0%
Mar 1994	50.81%	+4.0%
Dec 1993	48.87%	-21.5%
Sep 1993	62.23%	+20.0%
Jun 1993	51.84%	-1.8%
Mar 1993	52.80%	+323.4%
Dec 1992	-23.63%	-150.0%
Sep 1992	47.27%	-0.6%
Jun 1992	47.57%	-1.1%
Mar 1992	48.09%	+12.7%
Dec 1991	42.68%	-9.1%
Sep 1991	46.95%	-2.3%
Jun 1991	48.05%	+6.4%
Mar 1991	45.14%	-7.7%
Dec 1990	48.92%	+11.3%
Sep 1990	43.96%	-35.3%
Jun 1990	67.91%	+51.6%
Mar 1990	44.80%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of KMB?
As of today, KMB quarterly payout ratio is 106.91%
What is KMB quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
KMB quarterly payout ratio was down -12.02% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in KMB quarterly payout ratio?
KMB quarterly payout ratio is down -8.55% year-over-year
How far is KMB quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
KMB quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.96% below its historical high of 463.95% set on June 30, 2023
How does KMB quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KMB quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.30% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is KMB next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KMB is on April 21, 2026
What is KMB next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KMB has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

KMB Official Website www.kimberly-clark.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55785/000162828026003514/0001628280-26-003514-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55785/000162828026003514/0001628280-26-003514-index.htm
KMB Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/KMB
KMB Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/kmb