CONSUMER DEFENSIVE2/27/2026 • LIVE

McCormick & Company (MKC)

McCormick & Company (MKC) is a consumer defensive company operating in packaged foods. Demand is typically resilient, with margin discipline and pricing power as key drivers. Follow price action, market risk, and comparative valuation signals to support portfolio decisions.

PRICE
$69.26
+0.33% today
RISK
HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$18.59B
P/E RATIO
23.6
BETA
0.61
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
2.77%
52W HIGH
$86.24
52W LOW
$59.62
VOLATILITY
30.5%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$63.41 → $69.26+9.23%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$82.61 → $69.26-16.2%
$65$72$80FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
MKC | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRICMKCSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio23.6x21.0x 13%
Beta0.610.65Less volatile
Div Yield2.77%2.80%Below avg
30d Volatility30.5%18%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare MKC's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
MKC(You are here)
$69.26$18.59BConsumer Defensive
PG$163.75$383.25BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
KO$80.50$346.28BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
PEP$167.58$229.14BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

McCormick & Company is currently trading at $69.26, which is 19.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.61, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME1.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MKC a good buy right now?

McCormick & Company trades at 23.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 30.5% volatility.

Does MKC pay dividends?

Yes, McCormick & Company offers a dividend yield of 2.77%. This translates to approximately $1.92 per share annually.

How volatile is MKC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.5% and beta of 0.61,MKC is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:53 PM