Kimberly-Clark Corporation $KMB Shares Sold by Horizon Investments LLC

Horizon Investments LLC reduced its holdings in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) by 46.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,372 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,588 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC’s holdings in Kimberly-Clark were worth $1,450,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kimberly-Clark in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Kimberly-Clark during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Kimberly-Clark in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in Kimberly-Clark by 96.6% in the 4th quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 285 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Investors Research Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.29% of the company’s stock.

Kimberly-Clark Price Performance

KMB stock opened at $99.19 on Thursday. Kimberly-Clark Corporation has a 1 year low of $92.42 and a 1 year high of $144.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.38, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $32.93 billion, a PE ratio of 15.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.65 and a beta of 0.29. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $99.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $103.15.

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.93 by $0.04. Kimberly-Clark had a return on equity of 152.79% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company had revenue of $4.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.09 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.93 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Kimberly-Clark Corporation will post 7.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on KMB. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on shares of Kimberly-Clark from $110.00 to $109.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 30th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Kimberly-Clark from $105.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup cut their price target on Kimberly-Clark from $95.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Kimberly-Clark from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Barclays cut their price objective on Kimberly-Clark from $105.00 to $99.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $114.93.

Kimberly-Clark News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kimberly-Clark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: April-quarter results showed EPS of $1.97 and revenue of $4.16B, both topping consensus and reflecting 2.7% revenue growth—evidence of resilient core demand that underpins today’s buying interest.
• Positive Sentiment: The EU is expected to grant unconditional antitrust approval for Kimberly‑Clark’s $3.4bn JV with Suzano, removing a major regulatory overhang and clearing the way for the transaction to close. EU approval reportArticle
• Neutral Sentiment: Huggies launched a new “Natural Born Fighters” marketing campaign to support brand equity in baby care—positive for long‑term brand health but unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals materially. Huggies campaignArticle
• Neutral Sentiment: Company participated in the Barclays conference (transcript available), offering incremental investor visibility into strategy and outlook—useful context but no headline guidance change. Conference transcriptArticle
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and finance leadership turnover are weighing on sentiment: VP Andrew Scribner sold 4,095 shares (filed with the SEC) and is reported to be leaving to become CF Industries’ CFO—raising short‑term governance and continuity questions. Scribner SEC filingSEC filing Scribner CF IndustriesArticle
• Negative Sentiment: Other insiders (e.g., Katy Chen) sold shares recently—some sales were tax‑related, but clustered insider dispositions can still create short‑term pressure. Insider salesArticle
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst coverage is largely neutral/hold with some downward target adjustments, leaving limited near‑term upside from street revisions absent stronger results or guidance. Analyst consensusArticle

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Katy Chen sold 1,596 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.34, for a total value of $152,162.64. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,362 shares in the company, valued at approximately $797,233.08. This represents a 16.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, VP Andrew Scribner sold 4,095 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $401,310.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 7,096 shares of company stock valued at $689,687. 0.75% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Kimberly-Clark Company Profile

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational manufacturer of personal care and consumer tissue products. The company develops, produces and markets a range of consumer brands and professional products, including facial and bathroom tissues, disposable diapers and training pants, feminine care, incontinence products and workplace hygiene solutions. Known for consumer-facing names such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle and Scott, as well as professional offerings under Kimberly-Clark Professional and KleenGuard, the company supplies goods to retail, healthcare and institutional customers.

Founded in 1872 in Neenah, Wisconsin, Kimberly-Clark has expanded from its 19th-century paper-making roots into a global household and workplace products company.