McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC)

Currency in USD
44.67
+0.53(+1.20%)
Closed·
44.60-0.07(-0.16%)
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Trading near 52-week Low
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
43.2545.03
52 wk Range
43.2572.41
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
44.67
Open
43.52
Day's Range
43.25-45.03
52 wk Range
43.25-72.41
Volume
5.46M
Average Vol. (3m)
3.18M
1-Year Change
-35.1763%
Book Value / Share
26.05
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
54.85
Upside
+22.78%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 54.85
(+22.78% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy55.00+23.13%62.00MaintainOct 02, 2026
Stifel
Hold48.00+7.45%55.00MaintainOct 02, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy59.00+32.08%68.00MaintainOct 02, 2026
TD Cowen
Hold48.00+7.45%55.00MaintainOct 02, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy62.00+38.80%63.00MaintainSep 18, 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 Q3/2026

  • McCormick Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.86 beat estimates by 13%, with revenue of $2.02B topping forecasts; shares fell 0.5% premarket to $46.17.
  • Constant-currency sales rose 17% driven by 2% organic growth and McCormick de Mexico acquisition; gross margin expanded 180 basis points.
  • Management raised full-year cost inflation guidance to 6-7% and warned Q4 margins will face pressure from commodities, freight, and packaging issues.
  • Packaging supply constraint expected to reduce Q4 volume growth by up to 1%; company anticipates continued inflation and margin pressure into 2027.
  • Cash flow from operations jumped to $600M YTD from $420M; company returned $387M via dividends, extending 40-year dividend increase streak.
Last Updated: 10/01/2026, 09:18 AM
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McCormick&Co investor slides for Q3/2026
McCormick Q3 2026 slides
Last Update: Oct 01, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 01, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.86 / 0.76
Revenue / Forecast
2.02B / 1.98B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.53%
Dividend Yield
4.30%
Industry Median 3.81%
Annualized Payout
1.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.28%
Growth Streak

MKC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
8.1x20.7x10.9x
PEG Ratio
0.090.200.03
Price / Book
1.7x2.3x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
22.8%5.7%28.5%
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
120.56M44.84%5.39B
Other Institutional Investors
126.34M46.99%5.64B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
21.96M8.17%980.75M
Total
268.85M100.00%12.01B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.79%20,948,944935,789
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.71%18,033,343805,549

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FAQ

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

The McCormick&Co stock price today is 44.67 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 4.3%.

What Is the McCormick&Co Market Cap?

As of today, McCormick&Co market cap is 11.90B USD.

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

The McCormick&Co EPS (TTM) is 5.53.

When Is the Next McCormick&Co Earnings Date?

McCormick&Co will release its next earnings report on Jan 28, 2027.

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 Sell.

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 Oct 04, 2026, McCormick&Co (MKC) is trading at a price of 44.67 USD, with a previous close of 44.67 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 43.25 USD to 45.03 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 43.25 USD to 72.41 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for McCormick&Co is 54.85 USD, with a high estimate of 65 USD and a low estimate of 47 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +22.78% Upside potential.

What Is the MKC Premarket Price?

MKC's last pre-market stock price is 44.25 USD. The pre-market share volume is 45,530.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.11, or 0.25%.

What Is the MKC After Hours Price?

MKC's last after hours stock price is 44.60 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.16%.
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