Kimberly-Clark's 54-Year Dividend Streak Faces Its Biggest Test Yet With $48.7 Billion Kenvue Deal

Kimberly-Clark just raised its dividend for the 54th straight year while simultaneously chasing a nearly $50 billion acquisition, and income investors are now weighing whether a deal of that size can coexist with a payout that costs over $1.

24/7 Wall Street • 11 hours ago

My Favorite Consumer Staples Play Right Now

Owning consumer staples stocks is an absolute must in a dividend investing strategy. Most people turn to dividend stocks for two reasons — to generate income or to put the magic of compounding to work using dividend reinvestment to amplify wealth building over time.

ETF Trends • 17 hours ago

Kimberly Clark is Down 20% From Its 52-Week High. Is the Dip Worth Buying?

Kimberly-Clark produces paper products that are, effectively, life necessities. The company is planning to buy Kenvue, which makes over-the-counter healthcare items.

The Motley Fool • Sep 11, 2026

Can Kimberly-Clark's North America Business Accelerate in Second Half?

KMB's North America business faces near-term shipment pressure, but innovation, share gains and easier comparisons support a stronger second half.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 10, 2026

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Kenvue's Kimberly-Clark Deal Nears Closing With Key Risks Still Ahead

KVUE nears its planned combination after shareholder and U.S. antitrust clearances, while margin, debt and legal risks temper the Q4 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 7, 2026

Huggies® Rallies Communities to Recognize the Fighting Spirit of NICU Babies During NICU Awareness Month

Huggies renames its nano and micro preemie diapers "Huggies Little Fighters" and marks NICU Awareness Month by spotlighting real stories and supporting families CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This NICU Awareness Month, Huggies® is rallying families, caregivers and communities to recognize the extraordinary strength of babies in the NICU, and the people fighting alongside them.

PRNewsWire • Sep 3, 2026

Australia clears Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue but requires Carefree, Stayfree divestment

Australia's competition regulator on Wednesday approved Kimberly-Clark's proposed $40 billion takeover of Kenvue , ​on condition the company divests Kenvue's Carefree ‌and Stayfree period care brands in the country to address competition concerns.

Reuters • Sep 2, 2026

Kimberly-Clark to Webcast its Presentation at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB), Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Nelson Urdaneta, Chief Financial Officer, will be featured speakers at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Can Kimberly-Clark's Innovation Pipeline Power Its Next Growth Phase?

KMB is banking on science-backed innovation, stronger value propositions and a deep product pipeline to drive future growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026