Kimberly-Clark Profit Margin

Kimberly-Clark's profit margin stands at 12.81% as of March 2026. That compares with 10.22% in the prior-year period — up 25.4% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Kimberly-Clark reported 12.81% in profit margin versus 10.22% a year earlier — a 25.4% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Kimberly-Clark sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.42%) with a profit margin of 12.81%. That is roughly 11.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 12.81% for Kimberly-Clark means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Kimberly-Clark's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places KMB next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.