AFLAC Incorporated vs Kimberly Clark Corp — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $60.70B), while Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $107.99 (market cap $36.11B). The key difference: AFLAC Incorporated is the larger of the two by market cap, and Kimberly Clark Corp pays the higher dividend (4.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | KMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $60.70B | $36.11B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $134.81 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $93.05 |
Enterprise Value | $70.65B | $41.67B |
Dividend Yield | 2.02% | 4.72% |
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Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accidents, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.
Read more on AFL →With around half of sales from personal care and another third from tissue products, Kimberly-Clark sits as a leading manufacturer of tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates K-C Professional, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary products for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over of half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.
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