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Why KMB Stock advanced +0.29% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$108.25 +0.29% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $108.57
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (36.0% gross margin, 44% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $35.90B
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As of 2026-11-03, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $108.25 (+0.29% 1D, market cap $35.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KMB ranks #101 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does KMB compare to PKG and SW in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Containers/Packaging), KMB carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.1x, gross margin of 36.0%, and ROIC of 43.6%. By comparison, PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.3x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $22.88B) and SW (Smurfit WestRock plc) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 31.9x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $22.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMB leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while KMB leads on capital efficiency (43.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KMB?
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Per KMB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000055785), Kimberly-Clark Corporation generated $16.45B in revenue (-2.1% YoY), $2.02B in net income, and $2.04B in free cash flow against $17.10B in total assets and $4.00B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36.0% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $108.56 (+0.29%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 12.4% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KMB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KMB SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.4% FCF Margin ($2.04B FCF) & 36% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (56.1) create a -10 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$99.41+7.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$106.64+1.7% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$108.40-0.1% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B$108.25+7% Hist 90D α
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Trajectory: C+ (64) → B (72)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the KMB Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, KMB faces multiple-compression risk if 18.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 33.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($102.74) or 200D SMA ($103.13) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($115.07) toward Bear Floor ($88.77).
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Why KMB Stock advanced +0.29% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) advanced +0.29% to $108.25, trading at 65% of its 52-week range ($92.42 – $116.82). High-quality cash engine (36.0% gross margin, 44% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 65% of its 52-week range ($92.42 – $116.82) with RSI-14 at 56.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.8% around $108.25 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 36% gross margin and $2.0B annual free cash flow.
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Investors Are Overlooking this Boring Dividend StockYahoo Finance report covering Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREPR Newswire • 1d ago
Kimberly-Clark Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2026 Results and Provides Full Year 2026 Outlook Consistent with Previous ExpectationsPR Newswire report covering Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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KMB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +13.17%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $110.0H $110.0L $107.9C $108.3VOL 9.80M
RES: $112.7SUP: $89.30SMA50: $102.7SMA200: $103.1
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
11.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -2.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KMB)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #101 of 1009
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KMB vs. PKG, SW, AVY, WMS)
Industry: Containers/Packaging (17 Tracked Issuers)Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) ranks #101 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #58 by equity capitalization ($35.90B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KMB leads on earnings valuation at 18.1x trailing P/E, while KMB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 43.6% ROIC and 36.0% gross margin. PKG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with KMB at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation | B | 72/100 | 18.1x | 36.0% | 43.6% | +0.29% | $35.90B | Benchmark Subject |
| PKG Packaging Corporation of America | B | 75/100 | 29.3x | 21.0% | 10.9% | +0.71% | $22.88B | /pkg-vs-kmb → |
| SW Smurfit WestRock plc | D+ | 56/100 | 31.9x | 19.4% | 4.7% | +0.72% | $22.60B | /sw-vs-kmb → |
| AVY Avery Dennison Corporation | B | 74/100 | 20.1x | 28.8% | 17.4% | +2.63% | $13.81B | /avy-vs-kmb → |
| WMS Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 24.0x | 38.3% | 22.3% | +2.63% | $10.21B | /wms-vs-kmb → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000055785 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) reported GAAP revenue of $16.45B (-2.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $16.80B , and -4.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.02B, operating cash flow of $2.78B, and free cash flow of $2.04B (-17.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, KMB closed FY2025 with $17.10B in total assets against $4.00B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.75, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $16.45B | $2.02B | $2.78B | $2.04B | $17.10B | $4.00B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $16.80B | $2.54B | $3.23B | $2.48B | $16.55B | $3.87B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $17.15B | $1.76B | $3.54B | $2.77B | $20.58B | $4.81B |
3. KMB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs KMB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $108.25 (+0.29% 1D, market cap $35.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KMB ranks #101 in composite RQD confidence.
How does KMB compare to PKG and SW in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Containers/Packaging), KMB carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.1x, gross margin of 36.0%, and ROIC of 43.6%. By comparison, PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.3x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $22.88B) and SW (Smurfit WestRock plc) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 31.9x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $22.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMB leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while KMB leads on capital efficiency (43.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KMB?
Per KMB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000055785), Kimberly-Clark Corporation generated $16.45B in revenue (-2.1% YoY), $2.02B in net income, and $2.04B in free cash flow against $17.10B in total assets and $4.00B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36.0% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is KMB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
KMB last traded at $108.25 (+0.29% on volume of 9,356,864 shares), positioning the stock +5.36% above its 50-day simple moving average ($102.74) and +4.96% above its 200-day simple moving average ($103.13). Across its 52-week range of $92.42 to $116.82, KMB sits at the 64.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.8% ($103.05 to $113.45).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B)
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KMB — Kimberly-Clark Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 72/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $108.25 (+0.29% 1D, market capitalization $35.90B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (18/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 43.6%, gross margin of 36.0%, operating margin of 14.3%, and free cash flow yield of 5.57%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 0.94x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.75, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 2.29x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Containers/Packaging industry,. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 36%, an operating margin of 14.3%, and a net margin of 12.3%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) reported $16.45B in annual revenue (up from $16.80B in FY2024, -2.1% YoY) and $2.02B in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($17.15B revenue, $1.76B net income) through FY2025, KMB scaled operating cash flow to $2.78B and free cash flow to $2.04B, backed by $17.10B in total assets against $4.00B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 72/100): Strong cash generator (36.0% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 18/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $92.42 – $116.82 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 18.1x trailing P/E and 13.2x EV/EBITDA against 14.3% operating margins and a 0.94x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector-correlation links, or 2nd-order bottlenecks are mapped (supply_chain: NONE; butterfly_links: empty). Any supply-chain ripple analysis would require data not present in the source.
- Key Question #1: Can KMB sustain or expand its 14.3% operating margin and 43.6% ROIC against Containers/Packaging peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $16.45B and free cash flow of $2.04B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $4.00B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is KMB's 16.8x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.94x)?
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🎯 Target: $126.29 (+17.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Per the RQD rating, ROIC of 43.6% and an FCF yield of 5.57% anchor an 18/20 cash-engine pillar.
The street is overcomplicating Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB). Per the RQD rating, ROIC of 43.6% and an FCF yield of 5.57% anchor an 18/20 cash-engine pillar.. With an RQD score of 72/100 (B) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $116.58.
RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — KMB's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $91.75 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $107.94 Per the SEC financials, free cash flow fell from $2.77B (FY 2023) to $2.04B (FY 2025) while debt remained at $4.00B.
Per the SEC financials, free cash flow fell from $2.77B (FY 2023) to $2.04B (FY 2025) while debt remained at $4.00B.. Look at the math on KMB: paying 18.1x trailing P/E for 43.6% ROIC and 14.3% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Containers/Packaging demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $94.99 before getting long.