Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Yield Surpasses 5%

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) shares have crossed the 5% yield mark based on its quarterly dividend. Historically, dividends have provided a significant share of the stock market's total return. KMB is a large-cap company and has been growing its dividend for over 20 years consecutively, making it a reasonable expectation to expect a 5% annual yield.