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Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KMB. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +67
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — KMB

Based on 1711 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KMB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
1,711 hedge funds hold KMB right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding KMB is almost the same as a year ago (-32 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

842 buying781 selling
Last quarter: 842 funds bought or added vs 781 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KMB position: 129 → 241 → 194 → 216. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 14% new
1,231 out of 1,711 hedge funds have held KMB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

143 → 129 → 241 → 194 → 216 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 129 → 241 → 194 → 216. A growing number of institutions are discovering KMB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,748 holders: 1,311 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 156 entered 1–2 years ago, and 281 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1701 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KMB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KMB

In 2026 Q2, 842 hedge funds were net buyers of KMB (216 opened a new position, 626 added to an existing one), while 781 reduced or exited (632 trimmed, 149 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 64% of total institutional value in KMB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +67 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1711.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KMB

How many hedge funds hold KMB — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KMB vs. share price

Market Analysis: KMB

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KMB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 79d ago
KMB
-10.1%
XLP
+0.3%

KMB outperformed XLP by -10.4% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 34d ago
KMB
-9.5%
XLP
-3.2%

Since the filing became public, KMB outperformed XLP by -6.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KMB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1691 1644 2.86%
13F Shares 328M 307M 7.01%
Total Value $34.75B $28.73B 20.93%
New Positions 211 194 +17
Increased Positions 611 605 +6
Closed Positions 154 221 -67
Reduced Positions 617 582 +35
Total Calls 30 26 15.38%
Total Puts 15 21 -28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.81 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KMB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sessa Capital IM, L.P. 9.57% 5,212,035 $572.1M
2 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 6.88% 247,700 $27.2M
3 Cedrus Wealth Group LLC 6.75% 70,413 $7.7M
4 Thornburg Investment Management Inc 6.05% 5,760,888 $632.4M
5 PSquared Asset Management AG 5.39% 150,147 $16.5M
6 Clark & Stuart, Inc 4.81% 69,078 $7.7M
7 American Financial Group Inc 4.64% 120,000 $13.2M
8 HS Management Partners, LLC 4.45% 118,000 $13.0M
9 Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor, INC. 4.09% 74,186 $8.1M
10 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 3.96% 105,600 $11.6M
11 Nuance Investments, LLC 3.88% 207,780 $22.8M
12 Alessandra Capital Management, LLC 3.29% 42,336 $4.6M
13 Levin Capital Strategies, L.P. 3.22% 437,614 $48.0M
14 Petrus Trust Company, LTA 2.79% 270,445 $29.7M
15 Spring Capital Management, LLC 2.63% 49,255 $5.4M
16 Baypointe Partners LLC 2.63% 10,000 $1.1M
17 apricus wealth, LLC 2.51% 47,952 $5.3M
18 O'Domhnaill Enterprises, Inc. 2.35% 26,827 $2.9M
19 Sender Co & Partners, Inc. 2.01% 63,035 $6.9M
20 Measured Risk Portfolios, Inc. 1.97% 20,131 $2.2M
21 Wills Financial Group LLC 1.83% 45,692 $5.0M
22 Welch Group, LLC 1.73% 461,771 $50.7M
23 Converium Capital Inc. 1.68% 120,000 $13.2M
24 Donaldson Capital Management, LLC 1.68% 534,439 $58.7M
25 Kinloch Capital, LLC 1.57% 39,241 $4.3M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KMB?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KMB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KMB?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 842 funds bought or added vs 781 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KMB holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1701 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KMB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KMB?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,231 out of 1,711 hedge funds have held KMB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KMB has moved -9.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KMB has gained -10.1% vs +0.3% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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