McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC)
NYSE: MKCConsumer DefensivePackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 3:59 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 45.25 -0.02%
MKC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $12.18B
- P/E (TTM)
- 8.18
- Forward P/E
- 14.08
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.53
- Dividend yield
- 4.18% ($1.89)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 6, 2026
- 52-week range
- 43.25 – 72.41
- Day range
- 45.19 – 46.21
- Volume / Avg
- 3.05M / 3.23M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 254.54M
52-week range
MKC stock today
On Oct 7, MKC ended the session at $45.26, shedding $0.14 (0.31%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 37.5% below their 52-week high of $72.41, set on Feb 13, 2026 and 4.6% above the 52-week low of $43.25, near the bottom of the past year's range. MKC is down 33.3% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 30.8%.
At 8.2x trailing earnings, McCormick trades below the peer-group median of 16.2x. Its forward P/E of 14.1x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. McCormick pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share, a 4.18% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About McCormick
Company profileMcCormick & 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Brendan M. Foley
- Headquarters
- Hunt Valley, MD
- Employees
- 14,100
- Website
- mccormickcorporation.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, McCormick generated $6.84 billion in revenue, up 1.7% from fiscal 2024, its 17th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $789.4 million (+0.1% year over year), for a net margin of 11.5% versus a median of 11.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 37.9% (down from 38.5%) and operating margin 15.7%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.84B | $6.72B | $6.66B | $6.35B | $6.32B |
| Growth | +1.73% | +0.92% | +4.91% | +0.52% | +12.79% |
| Net income | $789.40M | $788.50M | $680.60M | $682.00M | $755.30M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.93 | $2.92 | $2.52 | $2.52 | $2.80 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (15 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$54.85+21.19%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 4
- Hold 8
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Aug/2026)
- Oct 1, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.36 vs $0.75
- Surprise
- -52.00%
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.89
- Dividend yield
- 4.18%
- Last payment
- $0.48
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 6, 2026
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McCormick peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company | 115.87 | -0.80% | $12.38B | vs MKC |
| JBSJBS N.V. Class A | 12.24 | +1.83% | $13.11B | vs MKC |
| HRLHormel Foods Corporation | 19.56 | -1.63% | $10.76B | vs MKC |
| MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | 16.97 | -1.22% | $10.25B | vs MKC |
| DARDarling Ingredients Inc. | 60.03 | -1.86% | $9.47B | vs MKC |
| GISGeneral Mills Inc. | 31.78 | -1.24% | $16.99B | vs MKC |
| SFDSmithfield Foods Inc. | 18.50 | -1.49% | $7.28B | vs MKC |
| PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation | 28.12 | +0.82% | $6.70B | vs MKC |
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McCormick stock FAQ
What is McCormick's stock price today?
MKC last traded at $45.26 as of Oct 7, 3:59 PM EDT, down 0.31% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does McCormick pay a dividend?
Yes. McCormick pays $1.89 per share annually, a 4.18% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.48 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 6, 2026.
What is MKC's P/E ratio?
MKC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.18 and a forward P/E of 14.08, compared with a median of 16.2 for its closest peers.
Is McCormick in the S&P 500?
Yes. McCormick (MKC) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is McCormick's CEO?
Mr. Brendan M. Foley is the chief executive officer of McCormick & Company Incorporated, which has about 14,100 employees.
Has MKC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MKC stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Dec 1, 2020, one of 6 splits on record.
What is the MKC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MKC is $72.41 and the 52-week low is $43.25. The stock is currently 37.5% below its high.