{
  "id": 19380681,
  "title": "Kimberly-Clark Has Raised Its Dividend for 55 Straight Years. Here's How Much $10,000 Invested Pays Annually.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/kimberly-clark-has-raised-its-dividend-for-55-straight-years-heres",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T18:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/10/kimberly-clark-raised-dividend-55-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies, has been raising its dividend for an impressive 55 consecutive years. This dividend growth dates back to a time before disco became mainstream. With a current annual dividend of $5.12 per share, an investment of $10,000 could purchase 92 shares of Kimberly-Clark stock. This translates to $471.04 in annual dividend income. Despite skeptics questioning the significance of $471, experienced investors understand the potential for long-term wealth accumulation through dividend growth stocks. As a Dividend King, Kimberly-Clark is expected to continue increasing its dividend, meaning investors can anticipate higher payouts in the future. The consumer staples sector offers a combination of dividend reliability and potential share price appreciation. Kimberly-Clark's recent acquisition of Kenvue for $49 billion further strengthens its position in the consumer goods industry, with a focus on efficiency and expansion into the growing consumer healthcare market. For investors seeking reliable income, Kimberly-Clark remains a solid choice.",
  "summary": "Putting $10,000 into Kimberly-Clark today will result in a solid income stream with significant growth potential.",
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        "title": "Kimberly-Clark Has Raised Its Dividend for 55 Straight Years. Here's How Much $10,000 Invested Pays Annually.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/kimberly-clark-has-raised-its-dividend-for-55-straight-years-heres-19382718",
        "published": "2026-11-10T19:04:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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