Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) Stock Price & Analysis
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) closed at USD 19.88 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.41% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 19.04; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 19.18–19.89 on volume of 15,499,333 shares. Market capitalization is $38.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 14.02–20.13 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (KVUE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $15.4B, net income $1.66B (10.8% margin), free cash flow $1.91B (SEC filings).
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KVUE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 3 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.79 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 19.5 (range 18–23).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +39.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -13.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-30, EPS estimate USD 0.29, revenue estimate $3.86B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KVUE)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.1B | $14.9B | $15.4B | $15.5B | $15.1B | $15.4B |
| Gross profit | $8.42B | $8.29B | $8.64B | $8.96B | $8.79B | — |
| Operating income | $2.92B | $2.67B | $2.51B | $1.84B | $2.41B | $2.63B |
| Net income | $2.08B | $2.06B | $1.66B | $1.03B | $1.47B | $1.66B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.21 | $1.20 | $0.90 | $0.54 | $0.76 | — |
| Free cash flow | $39.0M | $2.15B | $2.70B | $1.33B | $1.72B | $1.91B |
| Gross margin | 55.9% | 55.4% | 56.0% | 58.0% | 58.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 19.4% | 17.9% | 16.3% | 11.9% | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Net margin | 13.8% | 13.8% | 10.8% | 6.7% | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| Revenue growth | — | -0.7% | +3.3% | +0.1% | -2.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $740M | $1.23B | $1.38B | $1.07B | $1.06B | — |
| Total debt | — | $0K | $7.69B | $7.80B | $7.82B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (KVUE)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.6x, Dec 2024 39.9x, Dec 2023 23.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KVUE)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold KVUE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacktman Asset Management | 1.90% | $154M | Added +1.5% | |
| Tweedy Browne | 0.11% | $1.4M | Added +78.3% | |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.03% | $3.3M | Added +89.1% |
Analysts (KVUE)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.79 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 19.5 (low 18, high 23).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $20 → $19 |
| 2026-07-21 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $18 → $19 |
| 2026-07-16 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $18 → $20 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KVUE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2023-05-01) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +39.7% | -13.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +39.9% | -4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Max drawdown | -12.5% (Feb 2026→Apr 2026) | -42.5% (May 2023→Oct 2025) |
Companies that name KVUE in their SEC reports
| Relationship to KVUE | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (KMB) | 10-K Feb 12, 2026 | “Following the mergers, some of the customers, distributors, service providers, suppliers, vendors, joint venture participants and other business counterparties of K-C or Kenvue may terminate or scale back their current or prospective business relationships with the combined company.” |
KVUE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.29 | $0.30 | -2.9% | $3.86B | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.27 | $0.27 | -0.7% | $3.87B | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.18 | $1.19 | -0.7% | $15.60B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.24 | $1.25 | -0.4% | $15.97B | 15 |
KVUE options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±5.7% (±$1.14) by Oct 30, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 30, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 33.1% | ±5.7% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 100.5% | ±5.3% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 37.8% | ±3.2% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.4% | ±8.3% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 42.4% | ±10.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 14.1% | ±14.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 21.3% | ±17.1% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 32.7% | ±15.3% |
30-day implied volatility 21.8% vs 22% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.35. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 19.88 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.41% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 19.04 |
| Open | USD 19.18 |
| Day Range | USD 19.18 – 19.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.02 – 20.13 |
| Volume | 15,499,333 shares |
| Market Cap | $38.18B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KVUE)
Nexqual's technical model rates KVUE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 72.49 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 18.35) |
| MACD | 0.32 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KVUE)
Wall Street analysts rate KVUE "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 19.5 (range USD 18–23), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 19.5 |
| High Target | USD 23 |
| Low Target | USD 18 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 12 / 0 |
Earnings (KVUE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.29 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.86B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.31 vs est 0.32 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KVUE)
| Total Revenue | $15.41B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.00% |
| Gross Margin | +58.44% |
| Operating Margin | +19.42% |
| Profit Margin | +10.76% |
| ROE | +15.58% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.82 |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $1.11B |
| Total Debt | $8.61B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $1.91B (12.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KVUE)
Nexqual rates Kenvue Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 58%, operating 19% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.11B cash and investments vs $7.07B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $1.91B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 7.0% |
Ownership (KVUE)
| Insider Ownership | +0.08% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.92B |
| Float | 1.92B |
| Short % of Float | +3.48% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (KVUE)
Kenvue Inc. is led by Kirk L. Perry, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Kirk L. Perry |
|---|---|
| Chief Technology & Data Officer | Michael P. Wondrasch |
| Group President of Europe, Middle East & Africa | Carlton Lawson |
| Interim CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | Heather R. Howlett |
| Chief Scientific Officer | Caroline Tillett |
Major Backers & Investors (KVUE)
Notable institutional backers of Kenvue Inc. include FMR, LLC, Pentwater Capital Management Lp, Independent Franchise Partners, LLP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 8.18% |
| Pentwater Capital Management Lp | 2.66% |
| Independent Franchise Partners, LLP | 2.63% |
| NORGES BANK | 2.4% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 2.33% |
| Fidelity | 2.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.38% |
| BlackRock | 7.85% |
| State Street | 6.33% |
| Geode Capital | 2.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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|---|---|---|---|
| EL | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T | USD 107.72 | ▲ 3.92% |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | USD 112.32 | ▲ 5.32% |
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| CL | Colgate-Palmolive Company | USD 97.39 | ▲ 4.27% |
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| UL | Unilever PLC | USD 67 | ▲ 4.04% |
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