Kimberly-Clark Corporation filed an 8-K on November 11, 2026, disclosing a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.28 per share and announcing the date of its next annual shareholder meeting.

Key Highlights

  • Quarterly dividend declared: $1.28 per share in cash, payable January 5, 2027, to stockholders of record as of December 4, 2026.
  • Consecutive dividend payments: Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend for 92 consecutive years, according to the filing.
  • Consecutive annual increases: The company has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years, the filing states.
  • Annual shareholder meeting: The next annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2027.
  • Global consumer brands portfolio: The company's brands include Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Kotex, and Scott, sold in more than 175 countries.

Kimberly-Clark's $1.28 Dividend and Long-Running Payment Record

The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB), headquartered in Dallas, declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share on November 11, 2026. According to the filing, the dividend is payable in cash on January 5, 2027, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2026. The company described itself as "the preeminent global consumer health and wellness leader" in the disclosure.

The filing notes that Kimberly-Clark has paid a dividend for 92 consecutive years and has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years, a streak that qualifies the company as a Dividend Aristocrat under the criteria cited in the disclosure. The company's portfolio of personal care and consumer health brands, which includes Huggies, Listerine, Cottonelle, Neutrogena, Depend, Tylenol, Kleenex, Johnson's, Kotex, and Scott, serves consumers across more than 175 countries, according to the filing. The disclosure also notes a company history of more than 150 years.

In addition to the dividend announcement, Kimberly-Clark disclosed that it will hold its next annual shareholder meeting on May 13, 2027. The filing contains the company's own characterizations of its business model and sustainability commitments, which are subject to its cautionary language as forward-looking statements.

What Was Disclosed

Kimberly-Clark's board declared a $1.28 per share quarterly cash dividend payable January 5, 2027, to holders of record on December 4, 2026, and announced the next annual shareholder meeting for May 13, 2027. The filing also cited 92 consecutive years of dividend payments and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases.