Kimberly-Clark price target lowered to $161 from $175 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler lowered the firm’s price target on Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $161 from $175 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Heading into the new year, the firm is watching the impact of rates and lending standards across its coverage, as well as the influence of the new administration, including tax policy, potential tariffs, and appointee beliefs. Piper believes it’s prudent to favor GARP and value with a strong focus on fundamentals, but does feel comfortable paying a bit of a higher price if those fundamentals align.