KVUE
NEUTRAL
$17.54
Live
Kenvue Inc. · NYSE
Target $19.58
(+11.6%)
$14.02
52W Range
$25.17
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$33.68B
P/E
23.08
ROE
14.4%
Profit margin
9.7%
Debt/Equity
0.81
Dividend yield
4.73%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KVUE presents a stable but stagnant financial profile, evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9. While the current price of $17.54 is closely aligned with its intrinsic value of $18.09, it trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number of $9.80. The most critical concern is the unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 108.55%, suggesting a high risk of a dividend cut. Despite positive earnings growth, the bearish technical trend and weak liquidity ratios indicate a lack of immediate upward momentum.
Key Strengths
Strong gross margins of 58.37% indicating pricing power
Positive earnings growth (11.20% YoY) outpacing revenue growth
Trading near growth-based intrinsic value ($18.09)
Healthy Return on Equity (ROE) of 14.39%
Defensive sector positioning providing stability during volatility
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (108.55%)
Poor short-term liquidity with a Quick Ratio of 0.58
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Sluggish revenue growth of 3.20% YoY
Current ratio below 1.0 (0.96), indicating potential working capital pressure
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$17.25
-1.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
55
50
40
45
20
AI Verdict
Cautionary Hold
Key drivers: Dividend sustainability risk, Technical bearishness, Stable but slow organic growth
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
P/E 23.08, Forward P/E 14.63, Graham Number $9.8
Positives
- Price is near intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Significant gap between current price and Graham Number ($9.8)
Future
50/100
Revenue Growth 3.20%, Earnings Growth 11.20%
Positives
- Double-digit earnings growth
Watchpoints
- Low single-digit revenue growth
- PEG ratio of 1.49 suggests slight overvaluation relative to growth
Past
40/100
1Y Change -20.8%, 5Y Change -27.2%
Positives
- Consistent history of beating earnings estimates
Watchpoints
- Poor 1-year price performance (-20.8%)
Health
45/100
Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Current Ratio 0.96
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
- Quick ratio (0.58) and Current ratio (0.96) are weak
Dividend
20/100
Yield 4.73%, Payout Ratio 108.55%
Positives
- Attractive yield of 4.73%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio exceeds 100%, making the dividend fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$17.54
Analyst Target
$19.58
Upside/Downside
+11.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KVUE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KVUE
Kenvue Inc.
Primary
|
-27.2% | -27.2% | -20.8% | +23.8% | +1.7% | +1.4% |
|
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Peer
|
-12.5% | -9.4% | -18.0% | -23.8% | -13.3% | +0.2% |
|
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Peer
|
+46.2% | -13.3% | +38.5% | +24.1% | +16.8% | +3.6% |
|
KDP
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Peer
|
-16.5% | -18.2% | -22.7% | -1.4% | +0.8% | +2.1% |
|
HSY
The Hershey Company
Peer
|
+29.8% | -10.8% | +3.5% | +13.9% | -6.5% | +5.0% |
KVU
Kenvue Inc.
Primary
5Y
-27.2%
3Y
-27.2%
1Y
-20.8%
6M
+23.8%
1M
+1.7%
1W
+1.4%
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Peer
5Y
-12.5%
3Y
-9.4%
1Y
-18.0%
6M
-23.8%
1M
-13.3%
1W
+0.2%
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Peer
5Y
+46.2%
3Y
-13.3%
1Y
+38.5%
6M
+24.1%
1M
+16.8%
1W
+3.6%
KDP
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Peer
5Y
-16.5%
3Y
-18.2%
1Y
-22.7%
6M
-1.4%
1M
+0.8%
1W
+2.1%
HSY
The Hershey Company
Peer
5Y
+29.8%
3Y
-10.8%
1Y
+3.5%
6M
+13.9%
1M
-6.5%
1W
+5.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.08
Forward P/E
14.63
PEG Ratio
1.49
P/B Ratio
3.12
P/S Ratio
2.23
EV/Revenue
2.73
EV/EBITDA
12.71
Market Cap
$33.68B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.72%
Operating Margin
17.83%
Gross Margin
58.37%
ROE
14.39%
ROA
6.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.2%
Earnings Growth
+11.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.22%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+12.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.81
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.96
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.58
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.55
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$3.8B
Gross Margin
56.5%
Op. Margin
16.7%
Net Margin
8.7%
Total Assets
$27.1B
Liabilities
$16.3B
Equity
$10.8B
Debt/Equity
1.52x
Operating CF
$0.9B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
FCF Yield
87%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-17
$0.17
+10.2% surprise
2025-11-03
$0.28
+5.7% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.22
-8.3% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing KVUE against 178 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(11 bullish, 65 neutral, 102 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.08
This Stock
vs
37.2
Sector Avg
-38.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
14.39%
This Stock
vs
-12.61%
Sector Avg
-214.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
9.72%
This Stock
vs
-7.14%
Sector Avg
-236.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.81
This Stock
vs
1.87
Sector Avg
-56.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.2%
This Stock
vs
106.86%
Sector Avg
-97.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.96
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-57.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KVUE
Kenvue Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $33.68B | 23.08 | 14.4% | 9.7% | $17.54 | |
|
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $34.66B | 17.6 | 136.9% | 10.0% | $104.02 | Compare |
|
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
|
NEUTRAL | $32.44B | 27.22 | 5.2% | 1.4% | $67.51 | Compare |
|
KDP
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
|
BEARISH | $36.06B | 17.35 | 8.4% | 12.5% | $26.54 | Compare |
|
HSY
The Hershey Company
|
NEUTRAL | $36.12B | 26.83 | 31.0% | 11.8% | $179.2 | Compare |
KVUE
Kenvue Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$33.7B
P/E
23.1
ROE
14.4%
Price
$17.54
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | STEVENS MEREDITH | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 5,169 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | ALVARADO LUANI | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 4,222 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | LAWSON CARLTON | Officer | Stock Award | 6,157 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | HOWLETT HEATHER | Officer | Stock Award | 2,722 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | STEVENS MEREDITH | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 6,178 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | ALVARADO LUANI | Officer | Stock Award | 4,289 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | LAWSON CARLTON | Officer | Stock Award | 7,736 | - |
| 2026-03-03 | HOWLETT HEATHER | Officer | Stock Award | 1,534 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | HOWLETT HEATHER | Officer | Stock Award | 13,571 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | STEVENS MEREDITH | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 28,040 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | ALVARADO LUANI | Officer | Stock Award | 15,942 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | LAWSON CARLTON | Officer | Option Exercise | 39,426 | $651,365 |
| 2026-02-06 | ALVARADO LUANI | Officer | Option Exercise | 85,534 | $1,176,948 |
| 2025-12-15 | PERRY KIRK L | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 118,561 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | TILLETT CAROLINE | Officer | Stock Award | 33,922 | - |
STEVENS MEREDITH
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-10
5,169 shares
ALVARADO LUANI
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-10
4,222 shares
LAWSON CARLTON
Officer
2026-03-10
6,157 shares
HOWLETT HEATHER
Officer
2026-03-05
2,722 shares
STEVENS MEREDITH
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-05
6,178 shares
ALVARADO LUANI
Officer
2026-03-05
4,289 shares
LAWSON CARLTON
Officer
2026-03-05
7,736 shares
HOWLETT HEATHER
Officer
2026-03-03
1,534 shares
HOWLETT HEATHER
Officer
2026-02-13
13,571 shares
STEVENS MEREDITH
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-13
28,040 shares
ALVARADO LUANI
Officer
2026-02-13
15,942 shares
LAWSON CARLTON
Officer
2026-02-13
39,426 shares
·
$651,365
ALVARADO LUANI
Officer
2026-02-06
85,534 shares
·
$1,176,948
PERRY KIRK L
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-15
118,561 shares
TILLETT CAROLINE
Officer
2025-12-15
33,922 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
KVUE's 10-K filing outlines a business model focused on product innovation, brand marketing, and a "Healthy Lives Mission." The company identifies government regulations and seasonality as key operational risks, although specific financial performance metrics were not provided in the available excerpts.
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
12 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-15
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-04-14
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-04-07
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-03-06
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Canaccord Genuity
2026-02-18
Hold
Hold
Citigroup
2026-02-18
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2026-02-18
Neutral
Neutral
Jefferies
2026-01-30
Buy
Hold
Barclays
2025-11-10
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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