Cover Page Cover Page
Cover Page Cover Page | Jan. 22, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 22, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 1-225 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-0394230 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | P.O. Box 619100 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75261-9100 | |
City Area Code | (972) | |
Local Phone Number | 281-1200 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000055785 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Common Stock | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol | KMB | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
0.625% Notes Due 2024 | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | 0.625% Notes due 2024 | |
Trading Symbol | KMB24 | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |