Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

Equity

Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans

Kimberly-Clark Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans decreased by 16.0% to 6.3M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.0%, from 7.5M to 6.3M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans shows a downward trend with a -10.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

A high number indicates significant future dilution potential, while a decrease suggests a reduction in equity-based compensation overhead.

Detailed definition

This represents the total number of common shares authorized and set aside for future issuance to employees and director...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for all publicly traded companies with equity-based incentive programs.

Metric ID: shares_reserved_for_stock_plans

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value11M9.5M8.8M7.5M6.3M
QoQ Change—-13.6%-7.4%-14.8%-16.0%
YoY Change—-13.6%-7.4%-14.8%-16.0%
Range6.3M – 11M
CAGR-42.7%
Avg YoY Growth-12.9%
Median YoY Growth-14.2%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 6.3M in Q4 2025.
How has Kimberly-Clark's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
Kimberly-Clark's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 16.0% year-over-year, from 7.5M to 6.3M.
What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans has grown at a -10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 11M to 6.3M.
What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
The total number of shares set aside to be issued for future employee stock compensation.