Kimberly Clark Corp vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $108.02 (market cap $36.11B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $710.12. The key difference: Kimberly Clark Corp pays a 4.72% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kimberly Clark Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KMB | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.11B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $134.81 | $710.71 |
52-Week Low | $93.05 | $580.93 |
Enterprise Value | $41.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.72% | — |
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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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