KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP reported a Schedule 13G showing State Street Corporation beneficially owned 21,659,182 shares of Common Stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing states this equals 6.5% of the class. State Street discloses shared voting power of 15,757,017 shares and shared dispositive power of 21,648,820 shares, and identifies multiple State Street advisory subsidiaries as holders.
The form is a passive beneficial-ownership disclosure under Schedule 13G and does not report transactions or changes in proceeds. The filing is signed by State Street's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on 05/12/2026.
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Insights
State Street holds a sizeable passive stake—21.66M shares (6.5%).
State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 21,659,182 shares as of 03/31/2026, with shared voting power of 15,757,017 and shared dispositive power of 21,648,820. Multiple advisory subsidiaries are named as holders, indicating pooled client or fund positions.
Interpretation depends on fund mandates and client redemptions; subsequent institutional filings may show changes. Filings on or after the next reporting date will clarify any ownership shifts.
This is a passive Schedule 13G disclosure identifying control-type powers as shared, not sole.
The filing lists shared voting power (15,757,017) and shared dispositive power (21,648,820) rather than sole power, and names State Street advisory entities (marked IA), consistent with investment-adviser custody/management arrangements.
Because the form is informational, governance consequences depend on whether holdings are aggregated across funds; watch subsequent amendments or Form 13D if activist intent appears.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:21,659,182 sharesPercent of class:6.5%Shared voting power:15,757,017 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficially owned shares21,659,182 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of class6.5%common stock
Shared voting power15,757,017 sharesvoting power reported in Item 4(ii)
Shared dispositive power21,648,820 sharesdispositive power reported in Item 4(iv)
"Schedule 13G showing beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 21659182.00"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared dispositive power 21,648,820.00"
Investment Adviser (IA)regulatory
"STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA)"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
494368103
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
494368103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,757,017.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
21,648,820.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
21,659,182.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
351 PHELPS DRIVE, IRVING, TEXAS, 75038
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
494368103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
21659182.00
(b)
Percent of class:
6.5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
15,757,017
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
21,648,820
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
How many Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares does State Street report owning?
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 21,659,182 shares as of 03/31/2026. The filing labels this position as 6.5% of the class and identifies shared voting and dispositive powers.
Does the Schedule 13G filed by State Street indicate active control of KMB?
No. The filing shows shared voting power of 15,757,017 and shared dispositive power of 21,648,820, indicating pooled/advisory holdings rather than sole control by State Street.
What entities are listed as holding KMB shares for State Street?
The filing names multiple advisory subsidiaries, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and various State Street Global Advisors entities (marked IA), consistent with investment-adviser aggregated positions.
What dates are relevant in the State Street 13G for KMB?
The position is reported as of 03/31/2026 and the Schedule 13G was signed on 05/12/2026 by the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of State Street.
Does this filing report any purchases or sales of KMB shares?
No. A Schedule 13G is a passive beneficial-ownership statement; this filing discloses holdings and voting/dispositive powers but does not report specific transactions or proceeds.
