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Consumer staples are surging in 2026 as investors rotate to value, lifting XLP 13.2% YTD and spotlighting EL, HSY, KMB, MNST and NYT with renewed momentum.
Dividend Kings remain broadly overvalued, with only a handful approaching fair price despite elevated yields. Three Dividend Kings—Canadian Utilities, Fortis, and Hormel—currently meet the dogcatcher 'ideal' but face dividend safety concerns due to negative free cash flow margins. Analyst projections estimate 14.16% to 27.77% net gains for top-yielding Dividend Kings by February 2027, with ABBV and NWN ranking in the top 20 across yield, target, and returns.
S&CO Inc. lessened its position in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 32.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,914 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,692 shares during the period. S&CO Inc.'s holdings in Kimberly-Clark were worth $1,481,000 at the
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (NASDAQ: KMB) is undergoing the largest transformation in its 150-year history while maintaining a dividend that has increased for 54 consecutive years.
Savant Capital LLC lowered its stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 56.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,028 shares of the company's stock after selling 16,554 shares during the quarter. Savant Capital LLC's
J.B. Hunt Transport Services was our top contributor in the sector and for our portfolio in the quarter. In the quarter, we initiated a new position in MarketAxess Holdings, a Quality Value company that owns and operates the largest e-trading platform in the U.S. for corporate bonds. One holding that ran into difficulties last quarter is Kimberly Clark, the tissue company behind well-known brands such as Huggies, Cottonelle, and Kleenex.
This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.2%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8% plus.
Baby boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964, will be 62 to 80 years of age in 2026. Sometimes referred to as “boomers,” this cohort will often face unique financial challenges in the coming years.
Chevron has a clear roadmap to grow earnings and free cash flow to support a rising dividend. The oil giant can afford to grow its payout even when oil prices fall.
Mutual Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 138.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,624 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 22,412 shares during the quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC's holdings
Procter & Gamble is focusing on increasing sales volumes rather than raising prices. Give Kimberly-Clark a few years to turn things around.
Kimberly-Clark is guiding for another mediocre year in 2026. The personal care company is undergoing a multiyear restructuring and reorganization initiative.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp trimmed its position in shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 4.3% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,774,823 shares of the company's stock after selling 124,100 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon
AE Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) by 7.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 160,531 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 10,528 shares during the quarter.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) used its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 business update to emphasize progress under its "Powering Care" transformation plan, outline portfolio changes aimed at concentrating the company in higher-growth personal care categories, and provide an outlook for 2026. Leadership also reiterated expectations for the pending Kenvue acquisition and an International Family Care and Professional joint
My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.
Key Milestone in Creating a Global Health and Wellness Leader Transaction Expected to Close in the Second Half of 2026 DALLAS and SUMMIT, N.J., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) and Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) today announced that Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve all of the proposals necessary for Kimberly-Clark to complete its acquisition of Kenvue at their respective Special Meetings of Stockholders held today.
Volume Plus Mix Growth: Achieved eighth consecutive quarter of solid volume plus mix performance in Q4 2025.Enterprise Weighted Share: Gained enterprise weight
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
KMB beats fourth-quarter estimates as organic sales rose 2.1%, even as revenues dip from exiting its U.S. private-label diaper business.