McCormick (MKC)


Market Price (10/2/2026): $43.88 | Market Cap: $11.8 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

McCormick (MKC)


Market Price (10/2/2026): $43.88
Market Cap: $11.8 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 14%, FCF Yield is 5.7%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Vegan Products, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -77%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%

Key risks
MKC key risks include [1] vulnerability to price volatility and disruptions within its complex global supply chain for agricultural ingredients and [2] increased costs from specific trade policies and adverse foreign exchange rates.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 14%, FCF Yield is 5.7%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Vegan Products, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -77%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%
5 Key risks
MKC key risks include [1] vulnerability to price volatility and disruptions within its complex global supply chain for agricultural ingredients and [2] increased costs from specific trade policies and adverse foreign exchange rates.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

McCormick (MKC) stock has lost about 10% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. A significant decline in reported earnings per share (EPS) due to substantial special charges overshadowed better-than-expected adjusted results. McCormick reported a diluted EPS of $0.36 for fiscal Q3 2026, which ended on August 31, 2026, a notable decrease from $0.84 in the prior-year quarter. This decline was primarily driven by $141.5 million in special charges, including $95.3 million for transaction and integration expenses related to the pending Unilever Foods combination and a $43.1 million non-cash impairment. This reported EPS drop occurred despite the company's adjusted EPS of $0.86 beating analyst estimates of $0.76.

2. Investor concerns about future margin pressure and elevated cost inflation dampened sentiment, despite current gross margin expansion. Although McCormick reported an adjusted gross profit margin expansion of 180 basis points in fiscal Q3 2026, management cautioned investors about rising cost pressures and anticipated margin headwinds in fiscal Q4 2026 and into fiscal year 2027. This forward-looking outlook contributed to investor apprehension regarding sustained profitability.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

McCormick (MKC) stock has lost about 10% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. A significant decline in reported earnings per share (EPS) due to substantial special charges overshadowed better-than-expected adjusted results. McCormick reported a diluted EPS of $0.36 for fiscal Q3 2026, which ended on August 31, 2026, a notable decrease from $0.84 in the prior-year quarter. This decline was primarily driven by $141.5 million in special charges, including $95.3 million for transaction and integration expenses related to the pending Unilever Foods combination and a $43.1 million non-cash impairment. This reported EPS drop occurred despite the company's adjusted EPS of $0.86 beating analyst estimates of $0.76.

2. Investor concerns about future margin pressure and elevated cost inflation dampened sentiment, despite current gross margin expansion. Although McCormick reported an adjusted gross profit margin expansion of 180 basis points in fiscal Q3 2026, management cautioned investors about rising cost pressures and anticipated margin headwinds in fiscal Q4 2026 and into fiscal year 2027. This forward-looking outlook contributed to investor apprehension regarding sustained profitability.

3. Mixed volume trends, particularly a decline in consumer volume, indicated underlying demand pressures. McCormick's organic sales growth for fiscal Q3 2026 was a modest 1.9%, driven by 2.2% pricing but partially offset by a 0.3% volume decline across the company. Specifically, consumer volume in the Americas declined by 2.5%. The company acknowledged challenges from softer demand in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and quick-service restaurant (QSR) sectors.

4. Heightened investor scrutiny surrounded the complexity and financial implications of the pending Unilever Foods combination. McCormick reaffirmed that its merger with Unilever's Foods business is on track to finalize by mid-2027. However, this transaction involves a substantial $15.7 billion cash payment to Unilever and has already incurred $152.0 million in transaction and integration expenses for the nine months ended August 31, 2026. The complexity and execution timeline of this significant acquisition remain a focal point for investors.

5. Significant insider selling activity contributed to negative market sentiment. As of September 30, 2026, insider trading data revealed substantial net selling, with insiders selling $28.3 million in McCormick shares, significantly outweighing $0.2 million in purchases. This considerable insider selling could signal a lack of confidence among company executives, further impacting investor perception.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.7% change in MKC stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/1/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610012026Change
Stock Price ($)49.9744.14-11.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,1097,1090.0%
Net Income Margin (%)23.2%23.2%0.0%
P/E Multiple8.17.2-11.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2692690.0%
Cumulative Contribution-11.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-11.7% 
Market (SPY)2.3%0.8%
Sector (XLP)-3.3%63.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.9% change in MKC stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/1/2026 was primarily driven by a -10.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610012026Change
Stock Price ($)49.5544.14-10.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,1097,1090.0%
Net Income Margin (%)23.2%23.2%0.0%
P/E Multiple8.17.2-10.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2692690.0%
Cumulative Contribution-10.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-10.9% 
Market (SPY)17.8%-10.0%
Sector (XLP)-1.3%54.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -31.9% change in MKC stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/1/2026 was primarily driven by a -67.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510012026Change
Stock Price ($)64.8244.14-31.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7437,1095.4%
Net Income Margin (%)11.5%23.2%101.4%
P/E Multiple22.47.2-67.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)269269-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-31.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-31.9% 
Market (SPY)15.6%-13.3%
Sector (XLP)4.6%54.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.9% change in MKC stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/1/2026 was primarily driven by a -73.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310012026Change
Stock Price ($)69.9444.14-36.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,5167,1099.1%
Net Income Margin (%)10.7%23.2%116.0%
P/E Multiple26.87.2-73.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)268269-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-36.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-36.9% 
Market (SPY)84.9%9.8%
Sector (XLP)25.8%57.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MKC Return3%-13%-16%14%-8%-31%-45%
Peers Return3%-2%-15%-7%-32%-20%-56%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MKC Win Rate42%50%50%50%42%56% 
Peers Win Rate50%53%43%45%30%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MKC Max Drawdown-18%-31%-36%-13%-24%-36% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-30%-38%-26%-39%-38% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GIS, SJM, CAG, INGR, BYND. See MKC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/1/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMKCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven265 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven46 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.6%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven58 days62 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-10.8%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.1%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven50 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-12.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven89 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-24.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven417 days1085 days

Compare to GIS, SJM, CAG, INGR, BYND

In The Past

McCormick's stock fell -0.2% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventMKCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven265 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven46 days140 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-24.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven417 days1085 days

Compare to GIS, SJM, CAG, INGR, BYND

In The Past

McCormick's stock fell -0.2% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.2% gain to breakeven.

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About McCormick (MKC)

McCormick & Company (MKC) is a global leader in the flavor industry, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a wide array of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful food products. The company operates through two primary segments, serving both individual consumers and large-scale food industry clients.

Its Consumer segment offers a vast portfolio of familiar household brands, including McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, and OLD BAY, alongside various regional and international brands. These products, which encompass spices, herbs, seasonings, condiments, sauces, and desserts, are sold to a broad range of retailers such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, and e-commerce platforms worldwide, often under both McCormick's proprietary brands and private labels.

The Flavor Solutions segment, on the other hand, serves business-to-business customers by supplying specialized seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors. Its primary customers are multinational food manufacturers and foodservice companies, for whom McCormick provides essential ingredients that enhance the taste and appeal of their own products. Essentially, McCormick plays a critical role in bringing flavor to kitchens and food products globally, whether directly to consumers or as a key supplier to the food industry.

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  1. The Procter & Gamble of the spice rack.
  2. The "Intel Inside" for food flavors.

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  • Spices, Herbs, and Seasonings: A wide array of individual spices, herbs, and blended seasonings offered to both consumers and as ingredients for food manufacturers.
  • Condiments and Sauces: Various consumer-facing condiments and sauces, including popular brands like Frank's RedHot and Cholula, as well as bulk offerings for foodservice.
  • Dessert Products: Flavorings and mixes primarily for consumer use in baking and dessert preparation.
  • Flavor Systems and Solutions: Custom seasoning blends, coating systems, and compound flavors developed for multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers.

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McCormick & Company (MKC) primarily sells its products to other companies (B2B) across its two segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions.

Consumer Segment Customers:

This segment serves retailers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers. While McCormick does not disclose specific names of its major customers in this segment, prominent examples of such companies that are highly likely to be major customers include:

  • Walmart Inc. (WMT)
  • The Kroger Co. (KR)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Flavor Solutions Segment Customers:

This segment supplies seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. Again, specific names are not disclosed, but examples of companies that would likely be major customers include:

  • General Mills, Inc. (GIS)
  • PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
  • Sysco Corporation (SYY) (a major foodservice distributor)

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Brendan B. Foley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Brendan B. Foley became Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of McCormick & Company in September 2023, having joined McCormick in 2014. During his tenure at McCormick, he has held several key executive management positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, President of U.S. Consumer, President of North America, and President of Global Consumer - Americas and Asia. Before joining McCormick, Mr. Foley spent 15 years at H.J. Heinz (now KraftHeinz), where he held various marketing and general management roles, culminating in his position as President for the North America Zone. He also worked in marketing at General Mills, Inc. Mr. Foley began his career in the advertising industry and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.

Marcos Gabriel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Marcos Gabriel was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McCormick & Company, effective December 1, 2024. He joined McCormick in 2017 and has held key leadership roles, including Senior Vice President for Global Finance and Capital Markets, Chief Transformation Officer, and CFO, Americas. Prior to his time at McCormick, Mr. Gabriel served as Global Vice President of Corporate Finance and Head of Investor Relations at Avon Products. His extensive experience also includes key finance roles at Unilever and Eli Lilly across multiple countries. Mr. Gabriel is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Life Group.

Jeffery Schwartz, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Jeffery Schwartz is McCormick's Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, a role he assumed in December 2014. He is responsible for the company's Legal function and is a member of its Global Operating Committee. Mr. Schwartz joined McCormick in 2008 as Associate Counsel and became Associate General Counsel in 2011. Before joining McCormick, he was in private practice at law firms in Washington, D.C., and Moscow, Russia.

Andrew Foust, President, Americas

Andrew Foust serves as McCormick's President, Americas. He joined McCormick in 2006 and has held various leadership positions within the company. Prior to his current role, he was the General Manager for Canada in 2016 and President of the U.S. Consumer Products Division in 2018.

Tabata Gomez, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer

Tabata Gomez serves as McCormick's Chief Growth and Marketing Officer. In this role, she is responsible for leading the development and activation of the company's enterprise-wide growth strategies and oversees global marketing.

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Here are the key risks to McCormick & Company (MKC):

  1. Vulnerability to global economic conditions, including inflationary pressures, trade policies, and volatility in commodity prices and supply chains. McCormick is significantly exposed to rising commodity costs for its agricultural ingredients, such as spices and herbs, which can impact gross margins and profitability. The company also faces increased costs due to trade policies, including tariffs. Furthermore, its complex global supply chain is susceptible to disruptions, which can affect the availability and cost of raw materials and impact overall operations. Deteriorating global economic conditions and inflationary pressures can also affect consumer purchasing power.
  2. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Given that approximately 39% of McCormick's sales in fiscal year 2025 were from non-U.S. operations, the company is subject to the adverse effects of foreign currency fluctuations on its revenue, costs, and reported earnings.
  3. Intense competition, changing consumer preferences, and potential loss of major customers. McCormick operates in a competitive market for spices, seasonings, and condiments, facing challenges from both established brands and private labels. Changes in consumer preferences and decelerating growth in mature markets pose an ongoing risk to demand for its products. Additionally, a concentration of sales among a few major customers (with two customers individually exceeding 10% of consolidated net sales in recent fiscal years) presents a risk, as the loss of such a customer could materially decrease future sales and earnings.

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated operates within several significant addressable markets globally and in the U.S. for its diverse range of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and flavor solutions.

Spices and Seasonings

  • The global spices and seasonings market was valued at approximately USD 24.51 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 34.17 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.69% during the forecast period. Another report estimated the global market size at USD 21.14 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 32.88 billion by 2034. Yet another source valued the global market at USD 29.49 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 48.16 billion by 2033.
  • In the U.S., the spices and seasonings market was valued at USD 18.45 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 24.85 billion by 2032. Other estimates place the U.S. market size at USD 7.52 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 13.23 billion by 2034. Furthermore, the U.S. seasoning & spices market generated USD 489.8 million in revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 780.2 million by 2030.

Condiments and Sauces

  • The global condiments market size was valued at USD 110.39 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 176.53 billion by 2034. Another estimate placed the global condiments market size at USD 9.9 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 14.8 billion by 2033.
  • The global sauces, dressings & condiments market was valued at USD 165.81 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 237.54 billion by 2030.
  • In the U.S., the condiments market is projected to reach USD 32.84 billion by 2032. Another report states the U.S. sauces, dressings & condiments market size was around USD 36.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 41.18 billion by 2030. The retail sales for sauces, dips, and condiments in the U.S. were USD 31.5 billion in 2022. The market size of Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the U.S. was USD 33.1 billion in 2024.

Flavor Solutions

  • The global flavors market size was estimated at USD 21.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 33.03 billion by 2033. Another source valued the global flavor market at USD 17.22 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 27.65 billion by 2032. The global flavors and fragrances market was valued at USD 30.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 46.62 billion by 2034. The global flavor systems market size was valued at USD 10.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.92 billion by 2032.
  • The U.S. flavors market size was estimated at USD 4,077.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6,108.4 million by 2033. The U.S. food flavors market size was valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 6.0 billion by 2033. Another estimate for the U.S. food flavors market was USD 7.83 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 13.15 billion by 2032. The flavors and fragrances market in the U.S. is projected to reach USD 6.88 billion by 2032.

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For McCormick (MKC), the following are expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions: The acquisition of McCormick de Mexico is anticipated to contribute significantly to both top-line growth and operating income in 2026.
  2. Organic Net Sales Growth (Volume and Pricing): McCormick projects organic net sales growth of 1-3% for 2026, driven by a combination of increased volume and strategic pricing actions.
  3. Product Innovation and Brand Investment: The company plans continued investment in its core categories, brands, new product launches, in-year innovation, and continuous renovation to drive differentiated, volume-led organic growth and market share gains.
  4. Expanded Distribution and High-Growth Channel Expansion: Accelerating distribution and expanding into high-growth channels are key strategies for increasing reach and revenue.
  5. Revenue Growth Management: McCormick is focusing on revenue growth management to optimize its pricing and promotional strategies, which is identified as a driver for 2026.
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Share Repurchases

  • McCormick's share repurchases were -$48.0 million in 2025, -$62.1 million in 2024, and -$46.5 million in 2023.
  • The company's annual share buybacks were $34.8 million in 2025, $53.1 million in 2024, and $35.7 million in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • McCormick's shares outstanding were approximately 269 million in 2025, 270 million in 2024, and 270 million in 2023.
  • The number of shares outstanding saw a minor decline of 0.07% in 2025, 0.07% in 2024, and 0.15% in 2023, indicating that repurchases slightly offset any issuances.
  • Executives received plan-based awards and phantom stock units, which represent a form of share-based compensation that can lead to share issuance over time.

Outbound Investments

  • McCormick completed the acquisition of an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico from Grupo Herdez on January 2, 2026, increasing its total ownership to 75%.
  • The purchase price for the increased stake in McCormick de Mexico was $750 million, funded through a combination of cash on hand and commercial paper.
  • This expanded ownership in McCormick de Mexico is expected to strengthen McCormick's global flavor leadership and support further growth in the Mexican and broader Latin American markets.

Capital Expenditures

  • McCormick's capital expenditures were estimated at $221.8 million in 2025, $274.9 million in 2024, $263.9 million in 2023, $262 million in 2022, and $278 million in 2021.
  • Capital expenditures are primarily focused on projects to increase capacity and capabilities, meet growing demand, advance digital transformation, and optimize the company's cost structure.
  • The Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program continues to fuel growth investments and drive operating margin expansion, supported by capital expenditures.

Better Bets vs. McCormick (MKC)

Peer Outperformance in Packaged Foods & Meats

MKC has trailed 67% of its 21 Packaged Foods & Meats peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are TR, SJM and MDLZ. Packaged Foods & Meats ranks 9th of 9 industries in Consumer Staples by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Packaged Foods & Meats constituents that MKC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
29%
of 21 industry peers · -32.8% return
3Y
38%
of 21 industry peers · -36.1% return
5Y
33%
of 21 industry peers · -38.7% return
Packaged Foods & Meats peers with revenue growth within 4pp of MKC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
MKC McCormick 3.6% 7.2x -32.8%-36.1%-38.7% —
TR Tootsie Roll Industries 0.5% 29.7x -6.9%39.9%51.2% +90pp
SJM JM Smucker 2.7% 54.0x 11.2%7.3%16.0% +55pp
MDLZ Mondelez International 5.2% 63.3x -5.3%-7.8%13.6% +52pp
HSY Hershey 3.9% 21.6x -13.1%-13.0%5.2% +44pp
PPC Pilgrims Pride 2.6% 11.0x -38.9%26.0%-2.9% +36pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Staples sector, ranked by 5Y. Packaged Foods & Meats is MKC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Food Distributors 5 24.8%56.4%126.0% CHEF 233% · USFD 159% · ANDE 126%
Tobacco 3 7.8%101.1%114.4% PM 142% · MO 114% · UVV 15%
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail 7 21.7%63.9%77.1% WMT 143% · PSMT 133% · COST 115%
Agricultural Products & Services 4 35.3%13.8%34.3% ADM 51% · BG 48% · INGR 21%
Food Retail 6 -8.5%53.5%30.3% CASY 240% · SFM 193% · KR 69%
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages 7 24.3%33.9%5.6% COKE 403% · KO 88% · MNST 88%
Household Products 10 7.0%-6.8%-5.9% IPAR 64% · CL 26% · CHD 21%
Personal Care Products 4 -3.3%-3.9%-25.2% ELF 252% · PG 17% · COTY -68%
Packaged Foods & Meats ← 22 -22.1%-22.5%-26.1% CALM 140% · TR 51% · SJM 16%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Mkt Price44.4031.73115.6513.2194.93-44.40
Mkt Cap11.917.112.46.36.0-11.9
Rev LTM7,10918,2979,15711,2827,215-9,157
Op Inc LTM1,1192,7741,8041,259927-1,259
FCF LTM6801,5461,588979355-979
FCF 3Y Avg7792,1409621,303728-962
CFO LTM8982,0671,9101,402805-1,402
CFO 3Y Avg1,0232,7691,3741,7031,094-1,374

Growth & Margins

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Rev Chg LTM5.7%-4.5%5.1%-2.9%-1.4%--1.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.6%-3.4%2.7%-2.8%-4.2%--2.8%
Rev Chg Q16.7%-2.8%5.0%3.6%0.9%-3.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.9%-0.7%1.2%0.9%0.2%-0.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM5.9%-11.7%33.6%-14.1%-14.8%--11.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg7.0%-5.4%12.9%-11.5%2.7%-2.7%
Op Mgn LTM15.7%15.2%19.7%11.2%12.8%-15.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.6%16.5%17.6%12.9%13.2%-15.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%-0.1%4.9%-0.7%-0.6%--0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM12.6%11.3%20.9%12.4%11.2%-12.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.0%14.4%15.5%14.6%14.7%-14.7%
FCF/Rev LTM9.6%8.5%17.3%8.7%4.9%-8.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.4%11.1%10.8%11.1%9.7%-11.1%

Valuation

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Mkt Cap11.917.112.46.36.0-11.9
P/S1.70.91.30.60.8-0.9
P/Op Inc10.76.16.85.06.5-6.5
P/EBIT10.8-153.915.7-4.46.7-6.7
P/E7.2-19.153.8-3.310.2-7.2
P/CFO13.38.26.54.57.5-7.5
Total Yield18.0%2.5%5.6%-19.7%13.3%-5.6%
Dividend Yield4.1%7.7%3.8%10.6%3.5%-4.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.5%7.9%8.3%13.5%9.6%-8.3%
D/E0.40.80.61.10.3-0.6
Net D/E0.40.80.61.10.1-0.6

Returns

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
1M Rtn-18.2%-22.8%-12.0%-18.0%-8.1%--18.0%
3M Rtn-16.2%-14.1%0.4%-6.8%-1.9%--6.8%
6M Rtn-7.5%-12.3%23.6%-12.9%-14.3%--12.3%
12M Rtn-32.4%-33.5%11.0%-26.1%-19.4%--26.1%
3Y Rtn-35.7%-41.8%7.0%-40.8%6.5%--35.7%
1M Excs Rtn-18.6%-23.2%-12.5%-18.5%-8.6%--18.5%
3M Excs Rtn-18.6%-16.5%-2.1%-9.3%-4.4%--9.3%
6M Excs Rtn-23.3%-28.4%7.1%-28.3%-29.8%--28.3%
12M Excs Rtn-46.2%-47.8%-3.7%-36.8%-33.8%--36.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-116.2%-123.7%-78.0%-122.9%-73.5%--116.2%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer3,9503,8483,8073,7583,938
Flavor Solutions2,8902,8752,8552,5932,380
Corporate & other0000 
Total6,8406,7246,6626,3506,318


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer721737700687757
Flavor Solutions350323263177258
Corporate & other0000 
Total1,0711,0609638641,015


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20011999
Packaging141118
Corporate 88
Total Food 983
Total1411,189


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$44.14 
Market Cap ($ Bil)11.9 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-37.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$51.79$55.02
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-14.8%-19.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility27.9%30.4%
Downside Capture69.32-6.04
Upside Capture-38.36-51.26
Correlation (SPY)2.9%-13.5%
MKC Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.090.410.04-0.24-0.310.17
Up Beta0.100.10-0.32-0.26-0.540.25
Down Beta-2.26-0.370.56-0.38-0.210.29
Up Capture-49%25%-11%-17%-23%-1%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days7213263130378
Down Capture221%124%34%-15%-9%31%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days15213262121370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MKC
MKC-32.0%30.4%-1.25-
Sector ETF (XLP)4.6%14.5%0.0854.3%
Equity (SPY)15.7%13.0%0.85-13.3%
Gold (GLD)7.7%29.6%0.253.0%
Commodities (DBC)43.7%20.8%1.64-16.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.2%13.6%-0.1633.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.0%44.5%-0.58-9.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MKC
MKC-10.2%25.3%-0.45-
Sector ETF (XLP)5.2%13.7%0.1660.2%
Equity (SPY)13.0%17.2%0.5720.6%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.9%0.808.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.40-0.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.4%18.9%-0.0837.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.2%52.3%0.435.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MKC
MKC1.1%24.6%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.0%14.9%0.3463.7%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7235.5%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.4%0.5811.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.375.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1743.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.9%66.2%1.045.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity16.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8312026-0.6%
Average Daily Volume2.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity268.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/25/20261.6%11.2%5.9%
3/31/2026-6.1%-5.0%-5.1%
1/22/2026-8.1%-7.1%2.9%
10/7/2025-3.9%-4.3%-5.6%
6/26/20255.3%4.0%-2.2%
3/25/2025-0.1%2.5%-4.1%
1/23/20252.1%5.0%9.4%
10/1/20242.2%-3.0%-5.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91111
# Negative141212
Median Positive4.3%4.0%5.2%
Median Negative-3.2%-4.2%-4.2%
Max Positive10.5%13.9%15.3%
Max Negative-8.5%-15.0%-14.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/25/20261.6%11.2%5.9%
3/31/2026-6.1%-5.0%-5.1%
1/22/2026-8.1%-7.1%2.9%
10/7/2025-3.9%-4.3%-5.6%
6/26/20255.3%4.0%-2.2%
3/25/2025-0.1%2.5%-4.1%
1/23/20252.1%5.0%9.4%
10/1/20242.2%-3.0%-5.4%
6/27/20244.3%3.3%12.7%
3/26/202410.5%11.9%9.0%
1/25/20244.3%3.6%3.5%
10/3/2023-8.5%-15.0%-14.0%
6/29/2023-5.5%-6.7%-1.8%
3/28/20239.6%13.9%15.3%
1/26/2023-5.8%-3.0%-3.8%
10/6/2022-1.2%2.1%5.2%
6/29/2022-1.4%-3.9%1.2%
3/29/2022-0.7%3.8%4.8%
1/27/20226.8%10.6%4.6%
9/30/2021-3.2%-4.1%-2.6%
7/1/2021-0.4%-1.4%-4.3%
3/30/2021-0.3%-0.4%-0.5%
1/28/2021-3.2%-5.7%-10.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91111
# Negative141212
Median Positive4.3%4.0%5.2%
Median Negative-3.2%-4.2%-4.2%
Max Positive10.5%13.9%15.3%
Max Negative-8.5%-15.0%-14.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202603/31/202610-Q
11/30/202501/22/202610-K
08/31/202510/07/202510-Q
05/31/202506/26/202510-Q
02/28/202503/25/202510-Q
11/30/202401/23/202510-K
08/31/202410/01/202410-Q
05/31/202406/27/202410-Q
02/29/202403/26/202410-Q
11/30/202301/25/202410-K
08/31/202310/03/202310-Q
05/31/202306/29/202310-Q
02/28/202303/28/202310-Q
11/30/202201/26/202310-K
08/31/202210/06/202210-Q
05/31/202206/29/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202603/31/202610-Q
11/30/202501/22/202610-K
08/31/202510/07/202510-Q
05/31/202506/26/202510-Q
02/28/202503/25/202510-Q
11/30/202401/23/202510-K
08/31/202410/01/202410-Q
05/31/202406/27/202410-Q
02/29/202403/26/202410-Q
11/30/202301/25/202410-K
08/31/202310/03/202310-Q
05/31/202306/29/202310-Q
02/28/202303/28/202310-Q
11/30/202201/26/202310-K
08/31/202210/06/202210-Q
05/31/202206/29/202210-Q
02/28/202203/29/202210-Q
11/30/202101/27/202210-K
08/31/202109/30/202110-Q
05/31/202107/01/202110-Q
02/28/202103/30/202110-Q
11/30/202001/28/202110-K
08/31/202009/29/202010-Q
05/31/202006/25/202010-Q
02/29/202003/31/202010-Q
11/30/201901/28/202010-K
08/31/201910/01/201910-Q
05/31/201906/28/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/1/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/1/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Contribution from acquisition of McCormick de MexicoReported0.110.120.13 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.12 for 2026
2026 Net sales growth (Reported)Reported13.0%15.0%17.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 15.0% for 2026
2026 Net sales growth (Constant Currency)Reported12.0%14.0%16.0%   
2026 Organic sales growthReported1.0%2.0%3.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 2.0% for 2026
2026 Favorable Foreign Currency Impact on Net SalesReported 0.01    
2026 Adjusted Gross Margin ExpansionReported1.0%1.1%1.2%   
2026 Adjusted operating income growth (Reported)Reported16.0%18.0%20.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 18.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted operating income growth (Constant Currency)Reported15.0%17.0%19.0%   
2026 Favorable Foreign Currency Impact on Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 0.01    
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 24.0%    
2026 Adjusted Earnings per share (EPS)Reported3.053.093.130.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3.09 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS growth (Reported)Reported2.0%3.5%5.0%   
2026 Adjusted EPS growth (Constant Currency)Reported1.0%2.5%4.0%   
2026 Favorable Foreign Currency Impact on Adjusted EPSReported 0.01    


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 6/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Contribution from acquisition of McCormick de MexicoReported0.110.120.13   
2026 Net sales growthReported13.0%15.0%17.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 15.0% for 2026
2026 Organic sales growthReported1.0%2.0%3.0%   
2026 Adjusted operating incomeReported0.160.180.2 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.18 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Earnings per share (EPS)Reported3.053.093.130.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3.09 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 3/31/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net sales growthReported13.0%15.0%17.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 15.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted operating incomeReported0.160.180.2 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.18 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Earnings per share (EPS)Reported3.053.093.130.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3.09 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Sales GrowthReported13.0%15.0%17.0% 14.0%Higher NewGuidance: 1.0% for 2025
2026 Organic Sales GrowthReported1.0%2.0%3.0%   
2026 Adjusted Operating Income GrowthReported16.0%18.0%20.0% 15.0%Higher NewGuidance: 3.0% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Earnings Per ShareReported3.053.093.132.1% Higher NewGuidance: 3.03 for 2025
2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share GrowthReported2.0%3.5%5.0%   

Insider Activity

Updated 9/24/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell812202652.69205,53810,829,20115,647,647Form
2Conway, Michael Aaron DirectBuy727202650.211,10055,22755,227Form
3Hattersley, Gavin DirectBuy413202652.982,000105,960153,960Form
4Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell213202671.6350,0003,581,50021,273,537Form
5Tapiero, Jacques DirectSell209202667.095,000335,4502,119,779Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell812202652.69205,53810,829,20115,647,647Form
2Conway, Michael Aaron DirectBuy727202650.211,10055,22755,227Form
3Hattersley, Gavin DirectBuy413202652.982,000105,960153,960Form
4Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell213202671.6350,0003,581,50021,273,537Form
5Tapiero, Jacques DirectSell209202667.095,000335,4502,119,779Form
6Tapiero, Jacques DirectSell204202663.855,000319,2502,017,408Form
7Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell114202667.4350,0003,371,50016,639,162Form
8Foley, Brendan MChairman, President & CEODirectSell1113202565.5657,1443,746,3617,123,226Form
9Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2023 GRAT GSell1112202564.546,574  Form
10Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2023 GRAT HSell1112202564.546,574  Form
11Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2024 GRAT ISell1112202564.545,903  Form
12Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2024 GRAT JSell1112202564.545,903  Form
13Kurzius, Lawrence Erik BY 2025 GRAT KSell1112202564.5414,060  Form
14Kurzius, Lawrence Erik DirectSell1010202565.8650,0003,293,00016,251,745Form
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