iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Kimberly Clark Corp — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.03, while Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $108.57 (market cap $36.11B). The key difference: Kimberly Clark Corp pays a 4.72% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kimberly Clark Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | KMB | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $134.81 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $93.05 |
Market Cap | — | $36.11B |
Enterprise Value | — | $41.67B |
Dividend Yield | — | 4.72% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan Index, providing broad exposure to over 180 large and mid-cap companies in Japan. It is the most established and liquid vehicle for accessing the Japanese equity market, featuring a diversified portfolio across industrials, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors.
Read more on EWJ →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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