KMB Gains 0.23% on Institutional Buys 450th in Trading Volume

On August 20, 2025, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) traded higher by 0.23% with a trading volume of $0.22 billion, ranking 450th in market activity. The stock's performance followed a series of institutional investor actions and analyst updates that could influence its near-term trajectory.

Sand Hill Global Advisors LLC increased its stake in KMB during Q1 2025, acquiring 40,938 shares worth $5.82 million. Meanwhile, GAMMA Investing LLC and Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly expanded their positions, with the latter adding 1.34 million shares valued at $196.88 million. Institutional ownership now accounts for 76.29% of the company's shares, reflecting sustained institutional confidence in the consumer goods firm.

Analyst activity remained active, with Piper Sandler initiating "overweight" coverage and a $144 price target, while Barclays and UBS adjusted their ratings to "equal weight" and "neutral," respectively. The stock currently holds a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $142.70. Recent earnings showed KMB reporting $1.92 per share for Q2, exceeding estimates, though revenue declined 1.6% year-over-year to $4.16 billion.

The company maintains a 3.8% dividend yield, with a $1.26 per share payout scheduled for October 2. Its financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 17.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.05. Institutional investors continue to position for long-term stability, given KMB's market capitalization of $44.11 billion and its presence in the Personal Care and Consumer Tissue sectors.

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