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McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC) Stock

McCormick & Company Incorporated Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC), a prominent company in the consumer defensive sector within the packaged foods industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $66.40. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $62.64 and $84.64. This places the current price at 78.4% of its 52-week high and 6.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 176,329. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 53.09, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $65.78 by 0.94%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $71.18 by 6.72%. The MACD histogram is -0.12, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -0.42, Signal Line: -0.29). The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US5797802064. There is currently 1 active alert set for MKC by users.

52-Week Range

$84.64 - $62.64

-21.55% from high · +6.00% from low

Avg Daily Volume

2,434,674

20-day average

100-day avg: 2,504,649

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

23.43

Near market average

Forward P/E

21.05

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.92

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

3.15

EV/EBITDA

16.83

EPS (TTM)

$2.88

Price to Sales

2.67

Beta

0.63

Less volatile than market

How is MKC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
McCormick & Company Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 23.43, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 21.05 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.92 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is MKC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.63, McCormick & Company Incorporated is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 3.15 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

11.50%

Operating Margin

17.10%

EBITDA

$1.29B

Return on Equity

13.90%

Return on Assets

5.16%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

2.70%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

1.10%

How profitable and efficient is MKC's business model?
McCormick & Company Incorporated achieves a profit margin of 11.50%, meaning it retains $11.50 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 17.10% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 13.90% and ROA at 5.16%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are MKC's recent growth trends?
McCormick & Company Incorporated's revenue grew by 2.70% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 1.10% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against PACKAGED FOODS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.77

Dividend Yield

2.63%

Ex-Dividend Date

Dec 29, 2025

Dividend Date

Jan 12, 2026

What dividend income can investors expect from MKC?
McCormick & Company Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 2.63%, paying $1.77 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Dec 29, 2025.
How reliable is MKC's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - McCormick & Company Incorporated pays $1.77 per share in dividends against earnings of $2.88 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 61.46%. This high payout ratio of 60-90% leaves limited earnings for reinvestment. While currently sustainable, there's less buffer for dividend growth or protection during earnings downturns. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Jan 12, 2026.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$18.1B

Revenue (TTM)

$6.79B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$25.28

Shares Outstanding

253.24M

Book Value/Share

$21.44

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is MKC's market capitalization and position?
McCormick & Company Incorporated has a market capitalization of $18.1B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 253.24M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the PACKAGED FOODS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does MKC's price compare to its book value?
McCormick & Company Incorporated's book value per share is $21.44, while the current stock price is $66.40, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.10. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$76.92

15.84% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

4

Hold

9

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for MKC?
15 analysts cover MKC with 40% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $76.92 implies 15.8% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on MKC?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 9 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Dec 1, 2025, 02:11 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

53.09

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$65.78

0.94% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$71.18

-6.72% below MA-200

MACD Line

-0.42

MACD Signal

-0.29

MACD Histogram

-0.12

Bearish

What does MKC's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for MKC is currently 53.09, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret MKC's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -0.42 below the signal line at -0.29, with histogram at -0.12. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The 50-day MA ($65.78) is below the 200-day MA ($71.18), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Dec 12, 2025, 12:35 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$60.00
Created
Oct 8, 2025, 09:22 AM

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