Summary:
- Kimberly-Clark faces $300 million in potential costs due to tariffs but opts to adjust its supply chain instead of raising prices.
- Analysts suggest a moderate upside for Kimberly-Clark stock, with varied price targets.
- Consensus rating leans towards "Hold" based on brokerage recommendations.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB, Financial) is navigating the challenges of international tariffs, which may inflate costs by $300 million this year. The company remains resilient, choosing to tweak its supply chain operations over passing increased expenses to consumers. Notably, 20% of Kimberly-Clark's cost base is susceptible to these tariffs, largely due to the impact of tariffs on China.
Analyst Price Targets Overview
According to insights from 17 analysts, the one-year price target for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) averages at $144.70, with predictions spanning a high of $165.00 to a low of $118.00. This projection suggests a potential upside of 4.92% from the current trading price of $137.92. You can explore more comprehensive estimates on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Forecast page.
Brokerage Firm Recommendations
Based on analysis from 20 brokerage firms, Kimberly-Clark Corp's (KMB, Financial) average brokerage recommendation sits at 2.8, categorizing it within the "Hold" range. This recommendation scale ranges from 1, indicating a "Strong Buy," to 5, signaling a "Sell."
GF Value Estimate
Utilizing GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) in the coming year is $129.70, inferring a potential downside of 5.96% from its current price of $137.92. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' calculated fair market value, derived from the stock's historical trading multiples, previous business growth, and future performance projections. Delve into more detailed insights on the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Summary page.
