Kimberly-Clark Declares Dividend Increase

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Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) increased its regular quarterly dividend to $1.28 per share, up from $1.26. The dividend is payable in cash on April 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026. This marks the company's 54th consecutive year of dividend increases and continues a dividend payment streak of 92 consecutive years. The announcement reiterates Kimberly-Clark's long history of shareholder distributions and consistent dividend policy.

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• Dividend raised to $1.28 per share (up $0.02)
• 54th consecutive year of dividend increases
• 92 consecutive years of paying a dividend

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DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) has declared an increase in its regular quarterly dividend to $1.28 per share, up from $1.26 previously. The dividend is payable in cash on April 2, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026.

Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend for 92 consecutive years, and this represents the 54th consecutive year that the company has increased its dividend to shareholders.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website. 

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SOURCE Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FAQ

What dividend did Kimberly-Clark (KMB) declare on January 27, 2026?

Kimberly-Clark declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share, up from $1.26.

When is the Kimberly-Clark (KMB) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable in cash on April 2, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026.

How many years has Kimberly-Clark (KMB) paid dividends consecutively as of 2026?

Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend for 92 consecutive years.

How many consecutive years has Kimberly-Clark (KMB) increased its dividend?

The company announced its 54th consecutive year of dividend increases.

Do I need to own Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock by the record date to receive the April 2, 2026 dividend?

Yes. To receive the April 2, 2026 cash dividend you must be a registered shareholder at the close of business on March 6, 2026.