Quick Summary:
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB, Financial) reports a mixed Q1 with a decline in organic and total sales.
- Wall Street analysts provide a varied range of price targets, indicating potential volatility.
- The GF Value suggests a potential downside despite an EPS that slightly exceeded expectations.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) experienced a dip in premarket trading following its mixed first-quarter financial report. The company reported a 1.6% decline in organic sales, falling short of expectations, alongside a 6% reduction in total sales, bringing the figure to $4.8 billion. Despite these setbacks, the earnings per share (EPS) of $1.93 managed to slightly surpass consensus estimates. Nevertheless, future profit growth forecasts have been revised downward, now expected to remain flat.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Examining the insights from 17 financial analysts, the average one-year price target for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) stands at $146.70. This spans from a high estimate of $168.00 to a low estimate of $118.00. The average target implies a potential upside of 4.73% from the current price of $140.07. Investors can explore more detailed estimate data on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation from 20 brokerage firms places Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) with an average brokerage rating of 2.8, a "Hold" position on a scale where 1 denotes a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.
According to GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) over the next year is pegged at $129.70. This predicts a potential downside of 7.4% from the current trading price of $140.07. The GF Value is a cornerstone metric representing the fair value at which the stock should ideally be traded. It is derived from historical trading multiples, historical growth patterns, and anticipated performance metrics. More comprehensive data is accessible on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Summary page.
