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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
↓ -29
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — KMB

Based on 1639 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KMB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
1,639 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,766 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
127 fewer hedge funds hold KMB compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

808 buying810 selling
Last quarter: 808 funds bought or added vs 810 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-49 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 141 → 128 → 240 → 191. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 14% new
1,184 out of 1,639 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

169 → 141 → 128 → 240 → 191 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 141 → 128 → 240 → 191. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,682 holders: 1,253 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 138 entered 1–2 years ago, and 291 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 1634 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 Q1, 808 hedge funds were net buyers of KMB (191 opened a new position, 617 added to an existing one), while 810 reduced or exited (590 trimmed, 220 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 49% of total institutional value in KMB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -29 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1639.

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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Company Profile: 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 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
KMB
+6.8%
XLP
+2.4%

KMB outperformed XLP by +4.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
KMB
+8.9%
XLP
-0.8%

Since the filing became public, KMB outperformed XLP by +9.7% .

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.

81 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
8.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KMB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1621 1668 -2.82%
13F Shares 302M 306M -1.25%
Total Value $28.11B $30.55B -8.01%
New Positions 183 240 -57
Increased Positions 600 529 +71
Closed Positions 230 260 -30
Reduced Positions 578 684 -106
Total Calls 25 43 -41.86%
Total Puts 21 26 -19.23%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.84 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 KMB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Baypointe Partners LLC 13.24% 100,000 $9.6M
2 Sessa Capital IM, L.P. 7.76% 4,431,269 $427.5M
3 Sender Co & Partners, Inc. 7.36% 125,510 $12.1M
4 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 6.70% 247,700 $23.9M
5 Nuance Investments, LLC 4.14% 307,915 $29.7M
6 Clark & Stuart, Inc 3.93% 59,725 $5.8M
7 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 3.70% 105,450 $10.2M
8 Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor, INC. 3.62% 74,582 $7.2M
9 American Financial Group Inc 3.58% 100,000 $9.6M
10 Signature Wealth Management Group 2.91% 79,486 $7.7M
11 Petrus Trust Company, LTA 2.85% 270,445 $26.1M
12 Levin Capital Strategies, L.P. 2.52% 344,908 $33.3M
13 Spring Capital Management, LLC 2.29% 46,954 $4.5M
14 HS Management Partners, LLC 2.23% 66,025 $6.4M
15 Measured Risk Portfolios, Inc. 2.18% 20,687 $2.0M
16 apricus wealth, LLC 2.02% 42,882 $4.1M
17 O'Domhnaill Enterprises, Inc. 1.96% 25,242 $2.4M
18 Wills Financial Group LLC 1.69% 46,172 $4.5M
19 Welch Group, LLC 1.62% 447,054 $43.1M
20 Sarasin & Partners LLP 1.61% 1,368,255 $132.0M
21 Kennon-Green & Company, LLC 1.49% 18,860 $1.8M
22 Peloton Wealth Strategists 1.42% 36,420 $3.5M
23 Allied Investment Advisors, LLC 1.42% 102,510 $9.9M
24 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 1.42% 2,345,392 $226.3M
25 Bulltick Wealth Management, LLC 1.40% 64,891 $6.3M
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?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KMB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KMB?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 808 funds bought or added vs 810 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 1634 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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: 1,184 out of 1,639 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KMB has moved +8.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.8% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KMB has gained +6.8% vs +2.4% 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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