Company / Free Cash Flow
Kimberly-Clark Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.5B / $2.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-34.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 86
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Kimberly-Clark's free cash flow of $1.6B is higher than 80% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2017 to $2.5B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.8%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Declined from $1.7B to $1.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -4.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+28.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -4.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 34.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 86 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.10 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 147.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.6B | -34.8% |
| FY2024 | $2.5B | +45.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.7B | -7.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.9B | +21.6% |
| FY2021 | $1.5B | -27.0% |
| FY2020 | $2.1B | -2.4% |
| FY2019 | $2.1B | +2.4% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +67.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | -49.2% |
| FY2016 | $2.5B | +17.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026