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Kimberly-Clark: Still Not Worth It.

I rated Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) a hold in January 2023. Since then, the stock has dropped 11% compared to the S&P 500 (SP500) positive return of 11.2%. I have renewed interest in the Consumer Staples sector, looking for bargains, as the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index ETF (VDC) has dropped 4.3%, compared to the 12.2% gain for the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VOO) year-to-date. The consumer staples sector offers low volatility and good dividend income, and as a dividend income investor, I cherish both qualities. Regarding dividend income, Kimberly-Clark is closing in on a 4% yield; although I would continue to rate it a hold at its current valuation, I am looking to add to my holding below ...

seekingalpha.com     Oct 01, 2023