Is MKC a good investment in 2026?

McCormick & Company trades at a P/E ratio of 8.8, with high volatility (39.5% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of MKC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 39.5%, MKC has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.71 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

McCormick & Company (MKC) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does MKC pay dividends?

Yes, McCormick & Company has a dividend yield of 3.60%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$14.47B

P/E RATIO

8.8

BETA

0.71

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

3.60%

52W HIGH

$78.16

52W LOW

$47.52

VOLATILITY

39.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$57.69 → $53.84-6.67%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$75.32 → $53.84-28.5%

MKC | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

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

METRIC	MKC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	8.8x	21.0x	↓ 58%
Beta	0.71	0.65	More volatile
Div Yield	3.60%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	39.5%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
MKMKC(You are here)	$53.84	$14.47B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$143.34	$334.96B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$75.43	$324.66B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$156.20	$213.52B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

McCormick & Company is currently trading at $53.84, which is 31.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.71, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MKC a good buy right now?

McCormick & Company trades at 8.8x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 39.5% volatility.

Does MKC pay dividends?

Yes, McCormick & Company offers a dividend yield of 3.60%. This translates to approximately $1.94 per share annually.

How volatile is MKC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.5% and beta of 0.71,MKC is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.