Jefferies Financial Group Boosts Stake in Kimberly-Clark

Investment firm increases holdings in consumer goods giant by nearly 38%

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has increased its stake in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) by 37.9% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 93,076 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11.6 million.

Why it matters

Kimberly-Clark is a major consumer goods company known for brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Cottonelle. Institutional investors closely watch changes in ownership of such large, established companies as an indicator of market sentiment and potential future performance.

The details

According to the filing, Jefferies Financial Group purchased an additional 25,576 shares of Kimberly-Clark during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 93,076 shares. This represents a 37.9% increase in the firm's position in the company.

  • Jefferies Financial Group increased its Kimberly-Clark stake during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

A global investment banking firm that provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and asset management services.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

A U.S.-based multinational manufacturer of personal care and consumer tissue products, known for brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Cottonelle.

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The takeaway

Jefferies Financial Group's increased stake in Kimberly-Clark suggests the investment firm sees potential upside in the consumer goods company, which could signal broader market confidence in Kimberly-Clark's future performance.