Where it trades today
trading 14% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- MKC trades at 8.1x earnings versus 21.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- MKC carries a beta of 0.63, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- MKC remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 32.7% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- MKC is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PG, KO, PEP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for MKC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for MKC. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What McCormick & Company does
McCormick & 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. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, Club House, Gourmet Garden, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and McCormick and DaQiao brands in the Asia/Pacific (APAC), as well as desserts under the…
Employees
14,100
Industry
Packaged Foods
Headquarters
Hunt Valley, United States
What analysts expect
MKC carries a buy consensus from 13 analysts, with an average price target of $60.23 versus $48.72 today (+23.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
MKC generated $7.39B in trailing revenue (16.7% year over year), with a 21.9% net margin, and $714.03M of free cash flow, against $4.60B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.84B | $2.59B | $1.09B | $789.40M | $2.94 | $740.40M |
| 2024 | $6.72B | $2.59B | $1.07B | $788.50M | $2.94 | $647.00M |
| 2023 | $6.66B | $2.50B | $1.02B | $680.60M | $2.54 | $973.40M |
| 2022 | $6.35B | $2.27B | $917.40M | $682.00M | $2.54 | $389.50M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
MKC beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
McCormick & Company trades at $48.72, 32.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.63, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is MKC a good buy right now?
McCormick & Company trades at 8.1x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.4% volatility.
Does MKC pay dividends?
Yes, McCormick & Company offers a dividend yield of 3.86%. That is roughly $1.88 per share a year.
How volatile is MKC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.4% and beta of 0.63, MKC is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for MKC?
The average analyst price target for McCormick & Company (MKC) is $60.23 based on 13 analyst estimates, about 23.6% above the current price of $48.72. The published range runs from $52.00 to $75.00.
How much revenue does MKC generate?
McCormick & Company reported $7.39B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 16.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 21.9%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.