Kimberly Clark Corp vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $108.85 (market cap $36.01B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Kimberly Clark Corp 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.
| KMB | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.01B | $26.30B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $136.77 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $93.05 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $42.55B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 4.72% | 1.36% |
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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.
Read more on KMB →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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