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MKC Stock Chart & Stats
$54.33
$0.06(0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.33
$0.06(0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.82 - $78.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume271.22K
Average Volume (3M)4.18M
Market Cap
$14.37B
Enterprise Value$17.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$331.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta0.22
Next Earnings
Oct 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.02
Shares Outstanding254,055,150
10 Day Avg. Volume4,859,168
30 Day Avg. Volume4,183,399
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)3.11
Price to Sales (P/S)2.61
P/FCF Ratio24.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.00Price Target Upside10.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)3.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Channels & Flavor Solutions MomentumMcCormick's accelerated Flavor Solutions growth and broad customer wins strengthen a diversified B2B franchise that cushions retail cyclicality. Recurring contracts, customer-specific formulations and a visible pipeline support durable volume, margin leverage and predictable revenue from food manufacturers and foodservice.
Sustained Margin Expansion And Segment ProfitabilityUnderlying gross-margin improvement and strong segment operating income gains reflect durable pricing power, productivity and cost-management. If management sustains these structural initiatives, the company can maintain higher operating margins despite inflation, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment capacity.
Solid Cash Generation And Improving LeverageMaterial free cash flow and a notable H1 operating cash flow improvement provide the financial foundation to fund dividends, capex and debt reduction. Improved cash conversion and a falling debt-to-equity trend increase financial flexibility to support strategic deals and sustained investment in brands and capabilities over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Absolute Debt And LeverageDespite improving ratios, absolute indebtedness remains sizable and quarter-end leverage near ~2.9x increases exposure to interest, covenant and refinancing risk. Continued high gross debt means McCormick must consistently convert earnings into free cash flow to preserve flexibility and avoid constraint during industry slowdowns.
Consumer Volume Weakness And U.S. Spices Share LossFlat Consumer volumes in the Americas and category underperformance in U.S. spices point to structural demand sensitivity and rising competition. Persistent unit-volume pressure would require sustained investment in marketing, innovation and trade to defend share, which can compress margins and slow organic growth if not well executed.
Large, Complex Unilever Acquisition Increases Execution RiskThe Unilever Foods transaction is transformational but complex, changes ownership mix materially and relies on heavy financing. Realizing targeted synergies, integrating operations and preserving margins are multi-year execution challenges; failure to deliver increases leverage duration and governance complexity, stressing fundamentals.
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MKC FAQ
What was McCormick & Company Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
McCormick & Company Inc lowest stock price was $44.82 and its highest was $78.16 in the past 12 months.
What is McCormick & Company Inc’s market cap?
McCormick & Company Inc’s market cap is $14.37B.
When is McCormick & Company Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
McCormick & Company Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were McCormick & Company Inc’s earnings last quarter?
McCormick & Company Inc released its earnings results on Jun 25, 2026. The company reported $0.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.692 by $0.108.
Is McCormick & Company Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts McCormick & Company Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does McCormick & Company Inc pay dividends?
McCormick & Company Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.61%. See more information on McCormick & Company Inc dividends here
What is McCormick & Company Inc’s EPS estimate?
McCormick & Company Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.76.
How many shares outstanding does McCormick & Company Inc have?
McCormick & Company Inc has 254,055,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to McCormick & Company Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
McCormick & Company Inc reported an EPS of $0.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.692. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.576%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of McCormick & Company Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MKC
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McCormick & Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$60.00 (10.44% Upside)
$60.00 (10.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MKC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $106.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
McCormick & Company Inc
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of flavorful products, including spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments, to the food industry. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment provides an extensive range of items such as spices, herbs, seasonings, sauces, and desserts. These are sold under numerous prominent brands across various regions: McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, Drogheria & Alimentari, and Vahiné throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); McCormick and DaQiao in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden in Australia. In addition, it offers specialized regional and ethnic brands like Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia, and also produces goods for private labels. Its customer base encompasses a broad spectrum of retailers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce platforms. Distribution to these outlets occurs both directly and indirectly via distributors and wholesale foodservice providers. The Flavor Solutions segment caters to large-scale food manufacturers and the wider foodservice industry. It supplies essential ingredients such as seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and complex flavor formulations. These products are delivered directly to clients or through a network of distributors. Founded in 1889, the company maintains its headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
MKC Company Deck
MKC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive financial and strategic picture: strong total sales (14% CC), meaningful margin expansion (270 bps reported; 130 bps underlying), robust Flavor Solutions momentum, improved cash flow ($431M H1) and clear integration planning and synergy targets for the Unilever Foods acquisition. Offsetting these positives were near-term Consumer volume pressures in the Americas, U.S. spices and seasonings share challenges, QSR foot traffic softness in some regions, higher SG&A phasing, and inflation/tax-related headwinds that compress near-term EPS cadence. Management provided targeted remediation plans and expects volumes to recover later in the year, which, together with acquisition accretion and margin actions, underpin confidence in the 2026 outlook.View all MKC earnings summariesMKC Net sales Breakdown
57.75% Consumer
42.25% Flavor Solutions

MKC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$60.00
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Ownership Overview
0.32% Insiders
25.23% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
40.30% Public Companies and Individual Investors











