KMB Should I Buy
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Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company has shown some positive financial growth in net income and EPS, the overall revenue decline, mixed analyst ratings, and technical indicators suggesting an overbought condition make it prudent to hold off on buying. Additionally, the lack of strong trading signals and the potential for further downside in the short term indicate that this may not be the optimal entry point.
The MACD is positive and expanding, indicating bullish momentum. However, the RSI is at 87.909, signaling an overbought condition. The stock is trading near its resistance level (R1: 109.085), suggesting limited immediate upside. Moving averages are converging, which does not provide a clear trend direction.
Kenvue's acquisition proposal with Kimberly-Clark received 99% shareholder support and is expected to close in the second half of
Shift in market sentiment towards consumer staples as a safer investment option.
Revenue dropped significantly by -17.21% YoY in Q4
Analysts have mixed ratings, with several lowering price targets due to concerns about sector fundamentals, oil, and currency headwinds.
Stock trend analysis indicates a higher likelihood of short-term downside (-1.06% next day, -2.61% next week, -2.46% next month).
In Q4 2025, revenue dropped by -17.21% YoY to $4.08 billion. However, net income increased by 11.63% YoY to $499 million, and EPS rose by 11.94% YoY to 1.5. Gross margin also improved slightly to 35.91%.
Analysts have mixed views. UBS raised the price target to $110 but maintained a Neutral rating. BofA lowered the price target to $130 but kept a Buy rating, citing transformation execution. Barclays, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo lowered their price targets, citing sector challenges and muted growth expectations. Citi downgraded the stock to a Sell with a $95 price target, citing concerns about fundamentals.
