KMB monthly performance report
Explore KMB's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KMB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) closed September 2026 at $97.86, down 9.35% for the month and −22.03% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KMB is −3.00%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −5.02% versus its 200-day moving average ($103.03), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KMB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −93.48%, with a relative strength index reading of 45.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 25 negative months.
Kimberly-Clark ended September 2026 at $97.86, posting a monthly return of −9.35%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.65%.
The current quarter stands at −10.85% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −5.02% versus the 200-day moving average ($103.03).
Year-to-date, KMB is −3.00% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −14.70%. The stock is currently −24.65% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −37.28%.
| Period | KMB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.34% | −0.12% | −0.22% |
| 1 Week | −0.30% | −0.34% | +0.04% |
| 1 Month | −9.35% | −0.70% | −8.65% |
| 3 Months | −5.12% | +2.80% | −7.92% |
| 6 Months | +0.04% | +13.85% | −13.81% |
| YTD | −3.00% | +11.70% | −14.70% |
| 12 Months | −22.03% | +15.01% | −37.04% |
| 3 Years | −21.79% | +71.69% | −93.48% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +12.47% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +11.45% |
| #3 | Feb 2025 | +9.26% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +9.09% |
| #5 | Aug 2024 | +7.12% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −13.43% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | −10.32% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −9.35% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | −8.85% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | −7.54% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −9.35% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.55% |
| Q4 2025 | −18.86% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.38% |
| Q2 2026 | +13.79% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −10.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −10.49% |
| 2024 | +7.84% |
| 2025 | −23.01% |
| 2026 | −3.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $129.87 (2025-09-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $92.42 (2026-04-07) |
| Current Price | $97.86 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $103.03 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −5.02% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −37.28% (2026-04-07) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −24.65% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 45.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −93.48% |
| RS Peak | 103.6 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 44.2 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KMB's return for this report period?
KMB returned −9.35% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has KMB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KMB: −3.00% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is KMB's 12-month return?
−22.03% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KMB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −5.02% versus 200DMA ($103.03).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−37.28% on 2026-04-07.