McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC)

Currency in USD
53.45
+0.54(+1.02%)
Closed·
53.40-0.05(-0.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
52.5553.88
52 wk Range
44.8274.95
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
52.91
Open
53.38
Day's Range
52.55-53.88
52 wk Range
44.82-74.95
Volume
4.52M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.49M
1-Year Change
-28.8756%
Book Value / Share
26.02
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
60.23
Upside
+12.69%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
10 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 60.23
(+12.69% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Hold55.00+2.90%57.00MaintainJun 29, 2026
Stifel
Hold55.00+2.90%-MaintainJun 26, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy60.00+12.25%64.00MaintainJun 26, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy60.00+12.25%59.00MaintainJun 26, 2026
UBS
Hold52.00-2.71%51.00MaintainJun 26, 2026

McCormick & Company Incorporated SWOT Analysis


Navigating Headwinds
The spice manufacturer confronts commodity volatility, currency fluctuations, and private label competition while leveraging its established brand portfolio and global reach
Strategic Crossroads
Management's deliberate shift emphasizes building market share and distribution relationships today to create stronger profitability foundation for tomorrow
Analyst Perspectives
Barclays maintains Equal Weight rating with $72 price target, reflecting balanced view on the company's volume-first strategy and modest growth trajectory
Volume Over Margins
McCormick prioritizes volume momentum over immediate profit expansion in fiscal 2026, projecting 2% revenue growth with EPS of $3.01 rising to $3.23
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McCormick & Company Incorporated Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • McCormick Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.80 beat consensus by 14.29%; revenue of $1.93B topped estimates by 1.05% with shares rising 2.14% premarket.
  • Constant-currency sales surged 14% driven by McCormick Mexico acquisition; gross margin expanded 270 bps aided by pricing and tariff refunds.
  • Company maintained full-year 2026 guidance expecting 100-120 bps gross margin expansion despite cost inflation tracking toward 6% high end.
  • Q3 outlook calls for high single to low double-digit operating income growth, though facing SG&A headwinds from ERP spending and tax comparisons.
  • Integration planning for Unilever Foods acquisition progressing on schedule; management cited strong collaboration and expects detailed structure later in 2026.
Last Updated: 06/25/2026, 09:14 AM
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McCormick&Co investor slides for Q2/2026
McCormick Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Jun 25, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jun 25, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.80 / 0.70
Revenue / Forecast
1.93B / 1.91B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.01%
Dividend Yield
3.59%
Industry Median 3.96%
Annualized Payout
1.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.43%
Growth Streak

MKC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
8.9x22.6x11.5x
PEG Ratio
0.08−2.610.03
Price / Book
2.1x2.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x2.0x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.3%3.6%25.5%
Fair Value Upside
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes herbs, spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment offers spices, herbs, and seasonings, as well as condiments, sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Lawry’s, Cholula Hot Sauce, Club House, Gourmet Garden, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and McCormick and DaQiao brands in the Asia/Pacific (APAC), as well as desserts under the Aeroplane brand; and packaged chilled herbs under the Gourmet Garden brand. Its authentic regional brands include Zatarain’s, Stubb’s, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. The company also supplies its products under private labels. This segment serves retailers, including grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers directly and indirectly through distributors and wholesale foodservice suppliers. The Flavor Solutions segment offers seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. It serves foodservice customers directly and indirectly through distributors. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Employees
14100

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
117.58M43.73%6.28B
Other Institutional Investors
118.97M44.25%6.36B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
32.30M12.01%1.73B
Total
268.85M100.00%14.37B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.91%21,273,7741,137,083
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company6.15%16,522,728883,140

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FAQ

What Is the McCormick&Co (MKC) Stock Price Today?

The McCormick&Co stock price today is 53.45 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does McCormick&Co Trade On?

McCormick&Co is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for McCormick&Co?

The stock symbol for McCormick&Co is "MKC."

Does McCormick&Co Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The McCormick&Co dividend yield is 3.59%.

What Is the McCormick&Co Market Cap?

As of today, McCormick&Co market cap is 14.37B USD.

What Is McCormick&Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The McCormick&Co EPS (TTM) is 6.01.

When Is the Next McCormick&Co Earnings Date?

McCormick&Co will release its next earnings report on Oct 06, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MKC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has McCormick&Co Stock Split?

McCormick&Co has split 7 times.

How Many Employees Does McCormick&Co Have?

McCormick&Co has 14100 employees.

What is the current trading status of McCormick&Co (MKC)?

As of Jul 05, 2026, McCormick&Co (MKC) is trading at a price of 53.45 USD, with a previous close of 52.91 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 52.55 USD to 53.88 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 44.82 USD to 74.95 USD.

What Is McCormick&Co (MKC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for McCormick&Co is 60.23 USD, with a high estimate of 75 USD and a low estimate of 51 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.69% Upside potential.

What Is the MKC After Hours Price?

MKC's last after hours stock price is 53.40 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.09%.
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