KMB vs UL
Kimberly-Clark and Unilever PLC, both Consumer Defensive
Unilever PLC is the larger company at $126B against $34B. Over the past year UL returned -2.6% against -15% for KMB.
| Figure | KMB | UL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $110 | $64.97 |
| Market cap | $34B | $126B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.8 | n/a |
| Dividend yield | 4.6% | n/a |
| 1-year return | -15% | -2.6% |
| 5-year return | -1.6% | +20% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | n/a |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Kimberly-Clark
Revenue of $4.2B in Q2 2026, net income $345M. Its largest reported line is Babyandchildcareproducts, 41% of the disclosed total.
Unilever PLC
Revenue of $20B in H2 2025, net income $6.0B.
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