Kimberly Clark (KMB) Dividend Growth Streak Is Under Pressure

Kimberly-Clark (NasdaqGS:KMB) is facing scrutiny as its 54-year dividend growth streak comes under strain from tighter financial headroom. Recent filings show free cash flow only narrowly covered the dividend in the latest year, leaving less room for unexpected cash needs. The planned acquisition of Kenvue is set to add substantial debt to Kimberly-Clark’s balance sheet and increase funding pressure on the payout. The pressure on Kimberly-Clark’s dividend growth streak from slim free cash...