14 Best Performing Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

10. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB)

Year-to-Date Return as of March 7: 11.38%

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) is a Texas-based multinational consumer goods and personal care company that offers related products and services to its consumers. The company benefits from strong brand recognition, with well-known products like Huggies, Pull-Ups, and Kleenex reinforcing its global presence across both retail and professional markets. It is currently focused on strengthening its core business, driving innovation, and adapting quickly to changing consumer preferences. Since the start of 2025, the stock has surged by over 11%, which makes it one of the best performing stocks on our list.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) reported $4.9 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations of $4.85 billion by 1.5%. However, its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.50, slightly missing the projected $1.51. Despite challenges from foreign currency fluctuations and strategic divestitures, the company delivered solid revenue growth, supported by a 2.3% increase in organic sales. Refining pricing strategies and enhancing its product mix also contributed positively.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) maintained a strong financial position in fiscal 2024, generating $3.2 billion in operating cash flow. The company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It offers a quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, having raised it by 3.3% in January. Through this increase, the company stretched its dividend growth streak to 52 years. The stock has a dividend yield of 3.48%, as of March 7.