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McCormick (MKC)


Market Price (3/23/2026): $53.7 | Market Cap: $14.4 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

McCormick (MKC)


Market Price (3/23/2026): $53.7
Market Cap: $14.4 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%, FCF Yield is 5.2%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -45%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
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.
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
  
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Vegan Products, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%, FCF Yield is 5.2%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
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 -45%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
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.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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McCormick (MKC) stock has lost about 20% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. McCormick's Q4 2025 earnings release on January 22, 2026, revealed an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86, which missed consensus estimates of $0.87 to $0.88. Despite a slight revenue beat of $1.85 billion against an anticipated $1.84 billion, the market reacted negatively, with shares dropping approximately 5.8% in pre-market trading. More significantly, the company's full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.05 to $3.13 fell below the Bloomberg consensus estimate of $3.23, which was a primary concern for investors.

2. The company faced persistent margin pressure due to elevated commodity costs and tariffs. McCormick's adjusted gross profit margin contracted by 120 to 130 basis points in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year. The company warned of approximately $50 million in incremental tariff-related costs for fiscal year 2026, alongside ongoing inflation and increased investment spending, further impacting profitability expectations.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.6% change in MKC stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253222026Change
Stock Price ($)67.0153.23-20.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7886,8400.8%
Net Income Margin (%)11.5%11.5%0.7%
P/E Multiple23.118.1-21.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2692680.0%
Cumulative Contribution-20.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-20.6% 
Market (SPY)-4.8%-7.2%
Sector (XLP)2.4%60.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.3% change in MKC stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -24.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253222026Change
Stock Price ($)69.4053.23-23.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7436,8401.4%
Net Income Margin (%)11.5%11.5%0.3%
P/E Multiple24.018.1-24.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2692680.0%
Cumulative Contribution-23.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-23.3% 
Market (SPY)1.1%-9.0%
Sector (XLP)1.3%58.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.9% change in MKC stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -34.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253222026Change
Stock Price ($)80.5153.23-33.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7246,8401.7%
Net Income Margin (%)11.7%11.5%-1.6%
P/E Multiple27.418.1-34.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2682680.0%
Cumulative Contribution-33.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-33.9% 
Market (SPY)10.4%22.0%
Sector (XLP)-0.3%63.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.2% change in MKC stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -33.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233222026Change
Stock Price ($)69.3253.23-23.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,3506,8407.7%
Net Income Margin (%)10.7%11.5%7.5%
P/E Multiple27.318.1-33.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2682680.0%
Cumulative Contribution-23.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MKC-23.2% 
Market (SPY)70.3%16.8%
Sector (XLP)21.4%57.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MKC Return3%-13%-16%14%-8%-21%-37%
Peers Return3%-2%-15%-7%-32%-7%-50%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-3%76%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MKC Win Rate42%50%50%50%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate50%53%43%45%30%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MKC Max Drawdown-17%-26%-27%-6%-15%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-25%-29%-17%-36%-10% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-3% 


[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 3/20/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventMKCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-42.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven75.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-34.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven52 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-22.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven101 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-31.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven45.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven679 days1,480 days

Compare to GIS, SJM, CAG, INGR, BYND

In The Past

McCormick's stock fell -42.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/21/2022. A -42.9% loss requires a 75.1% gain to breakeven.

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About McCormick (MKC)

McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes 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 and sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, and Drogheria & Alimentari, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; McCormick and DaQiao brands in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden brands in Australia, as well as markets regional and ethnic brands, such as Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. It also supplies its products under the private labels. This segment serves retailers comprising grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers directly and indirectly through distributors and wholesale foodservice suppliers. The Flavor Solutions segment offers seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. It serves foodservice customers directly and indirectly through distributors. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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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.

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Financials

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Mkt Price53.2337.0199.3715.16109.160.7045.12
Mkt Cap14.319.910.67.36.90.18.9
Rev LTM6,84018,7778,92711,2347,2192918,073
Op Inc LTM1,0922,9121,2821,3171,037-1641,187
FCF LTM7401,783971876511-143808
FCF 3Y Avg7872,3008101,189798-133804
CFO LTM9622,3601,2881,269944-1271,116
CFO 3Y Avg1,0403,0051,2591,5791,146-1181,202

Growth & Margins

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Rev Chg LTM1.7%-5.7%1.6%-5.8%-2.8%-10.2%-4.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.5%-0.9%2.4%-2.2%-3.0%-12.7%-1.6%
Rev Chg Q2.9%-7.2%7.0%-6.8%-2.4%-13.3%-4.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.8%-2.0%1.7%-1.9%-0.6%-3.6%-1.2%
Op Mgn LTM16.0%15.5%14.4%11.7%14.4%-56.4%14.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.7%17.1%16.9%14.8%13.3%-70.9%15.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%-0.9%-0.8%-0.2%-0.2%-3.3%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM14.1%12.6%14.4%11.3%13.1%-43.7%12.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.4%15.3%14.6%13.4%15.1%-37.0%14.9%
FCF/Rev LTM10.8%9.5%10.9%7.8%7.1%-49.2%8.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.7%11.7%9.3%10.1%10.5%-41.6%10.3%

Valuation

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
Mkt Cap14.319.910.67.36.90.18.9
P/S2.11.11.20.61.00.21.0
P/EBIT12.96.8-15.214.16.9-0.26.9
P/E18.17.8-8.4-74.19.5-0.23.8
P/CFO14.98.48.25.77.4-0.47.8
Total Yield8.9%19.4%-7.5%7.9%13.5%-442.9%8.4%
Dividend Yield3.4%6.7%4.4%9.2%3.0%0.0%3.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.2%7.1%7.0%10.2%10.1%-98.8%7.0%
D/E0.30.70.71.00.324.70.7
Net D/E0.30.70.71.00.122.50.7

Returns

MKCGISSJMCAGINGRBYNDMedian
NameMcCormickGeneral .JM Smuck.Conagra .IngredionBeyond M. 
1M Rtn-22.3%-17.1%-10.0%-17.9%-6.8%-4.1%-13.5%
3M Rtn-21.8%-21.6%1.7%-10.9%-0.5%-37.3%-16.2%
6M Rtn-17.6%-24.5%-6.8%-14.9%-9.7%-75.4%-16.2%
12M Rtn-31.9%-33.7%-5.8%-36.5%-14.0%-80.4%-32.8%
3Y Rtn-19.8%-49.3%-26.6%-51.1%20.7%-95.5%-38.0%
1M Excs Rtn-17.1%-12.2%-4.1%-13.7%-1.2%-6.8%-9.5%
3M Excs Rtn-18.7%-19.6%3.2%-10.5%1.6%-30.6%-14.6%
6M Excs Rtn-16.6%-21.9%-3.1%-14.0%-8.8%-73.0%-15.3%
12M Excs Rtn-47.5%-49.0%-20.8%-51.7%-30.0%-94.7%-48.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-88.9%-115.7%-94.9%-117.0%-42.7%-163.1%-105.3%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer3,8483,8073,7583,9383,597
Flavor Solutions2,8752,8552,5932,3802,005
Corporate & other000 0
Total6,7246,6626,3506,3185,601


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer737700687757781
Flavor Solutions323263177258238
Corporate & other000 0
Other special charges    -7
Other transaction and integration expenses    -12
Total1,0609638641,0151,000


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$53.23 
Market Cap ($ Bil)14.3 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-33.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$65.07$67.36
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-18.2%-21.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility35.4%27.1%
Downside Capture23.9939.71
Upside Capture-128.07-6.72
Correlation (SPY)-7.9%23.0%
MKC Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.81-0.88-0.77-0.470.280.25
Up Beta0.970.460.43-0.040.450.41
Down Beta-0.59-0.95-0.86-0.450.300.36
Up Capture-48%-101%-74%-37%2%2%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days15243470126389
Down Capture-261%-154%-149%-87%23%22%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days6172754125360

[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-33.0%26.9%-1.50-
Sector ETF (XLP)3.9%14.1%0.0463.4%
Equity (SPY)15.8%18.9%0.6423.6%
Gold (GLD)48.2%27.0%1.4512.1%
Commodities (DBC)17.8%17.4%0.834.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.0%16.4%-0.1149.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.9%44.2%-0.352.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MKC
MKC-7.5%23.6%-0.36-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.7%13.2%0.3061.9%
Equity (SPY)11.8%17.0%0.5425.0%
Gold (GLD)20.7%17.5%0.9712.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%19.0%0.462.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%18.8%0.0639.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.8%56.7%0.315.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MKC
MKC3.1%23.8%0.13-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.2%14.7%0.3665.0%
Equity (SPY)14.2%17.9%0.6838.6%
Gold (GLD)13.3%15.7%0.7013.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%17.6%0.397.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2144.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.9%66.8%1.066.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date2272026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity11.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 2152026-14.2%
Average Daily Volume3.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity268.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
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%
1/23/20252.1%5.0%9.4%
10/1/20242.2%-3.0%-5.4%
6/27/20244.3%3.3%12.7%
1/25/20244.3%3.6%3.5%
10/3/2023-8.5%-15.0%-14.0%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive777
# Negative111111
Median Positive4.3%4.0%4.6%
Median Negative-3.9%-4.3%-4.3%
Max Positive6.8%10.6%12.7%
Max Negative-8.5%-15.0%-14.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
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

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Foley, Brendan MChairman, President & CEODirectSell1113202565.5657,1443,746,3617,123,226Form
2Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2023 GRAT GSell1112202564.546,574  Form
3Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2023 GRAT HSell1112202564.546,574  Form
4Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2024 GRAT ISell1112202564.545,903  Form
5Kurzius, Lawrence Erik 2024 GRAT JSell1112202564.545,903  Form

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