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MKC·McCormick & Company, Incorporated

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-. (-.%)
High
$48.10
Open
$47.65
Market Cap
12.85B
52W High
$78.16
Low
$46.80
P. Close
$47.80
P/E
7.82
52W Low
$44.82
Fwd P/E
14.28
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
69
BULLISH
McCormick (MKC) has received a Buy rating, driven by its resilient brand portfolio which supports consistent demand, and the potential for margin expansion. This analyst upgrade highlights the company's attractive dividend yield, especially given current depressed valuations, suggesting a favorable long-term outlook for the spice and flavorings giant. Investors should watch for continued evidence of margin expansion and sustained demand for its core products.
Earnings Summary
McCormick & Company is a global leader in the flavor industry, specializing in spices, seasonings, and complementary food products, operating through Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments. As a prominent player in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector, the company leverages its extensive brand portfolio and long history to cater to diverse culinary needs. In its most recent reported quarters, McCormick demonstrated a mixed earnings performance. For Q3 2025, the company reported actual EPS of $0.85, exceeding the estimated $0.81611, and for Q2 2025, actual EPS was $0.69 against an estimate of $0.65278. However, in Q1 2025, actual EPS of $0.60 fell short of the estimated $0.64412. Revenue figures are available for Q4 2024 ($1.798 billion), Q1 2025 ($1.6055 billion), Q2 2025 ($1.6595 billion), and Q3 2025 ($1.7249 billion), though estimates were not provided for these periods. Historically, McCormick has shown a pattern of beating analyst estimates in recent quarters, with Q4 2024 EPS of $0.80 surpassing the $0.767 estimate. The company's revenue growth trajectory has been inconsistent, with Q3 2025 revenue increasing from Q2 2025 and Q1 2025, but declining from Q4 2024. Recent news indicates significant potential developments, including speculation about a merger with Unilever's food business, which could create a dominant global flavor-focused entity and unlock growth opportunities, though some commentary suggests the valuation may be high. McCormick is also strategically emphasizing flavor enhancement in its core products to navigate increased competition. Investors will be watching for any official statements regarding the potential merger and how the company's focus on flavor differentiation translates into market share gains and sustained demand in the upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.56$0.64$0.72$0.81$0.89Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.70 - -
Q3'25$0.82$0.85+4.2%
Q2'25$0.65$0.69+5.7%
Q1'25$0.64$0.60-6.8%
Q4'24$0.77$0.80+4.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.6B$1.7B$1.8B$1.9B$2.0BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$1.9B - -
Q3'25 - $1.7B -
Q2'25 - $1.7B -
Q1'25 - $1.6B -
Q4'24 - $1.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MKC Stock Snapshot

MKC is currently trading at $46.86, giving McCormick & Company, Incorporated a market cap of 12.85B and a P/E ratio of 7.8. Today's range spans $46.80–$48.10, with shares opening at $47.65 and moving down $0.94 (2.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 69/100.

Over the past year MKC has traded between $44.82 and $78.16 - the current price is +4.6% off the 52-week low and -40.0% from the high.

MKC scores 27/100 (SELL) and trades at $46.86 - near 52-week lows in the $44.82–$78.16 annual range. Sentiment at 69/100 is bullish. (P/E: 7.8) For a large-cap in Consumer Defensive with 12.85B in capitalization, a SELL signal means that sector rotation money leaving Consumer Defensive will likely exit through names like this first - the combination of negative technicals and bullish news flow is exactly what systematic sector rotation models identify as underweight candidates.

The current SELL phase for MKC (27/100) at $46.86 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 69/100 (bullish) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 12.85B in Consumer Defensive capitalization, MKC has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $44.82–$78.16 range.

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