McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)

NYSE: MKC · Real-Time Price · USD
48.85
+0.47 (0.97%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
48.76
-0.09 (-0.18%)
After-hours: Apr 2, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT
Market Cap13.13B -39.8%
Revenue (ttm)7.11B +5.7%
Net Income1.64B +109.4%
EPS6.10 +110.4%
Shares Out 268.72M
PE Ratio8.01
Forward PE15.63
Dividend$1.92 (3.93%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Volume6,331,953
Open48.00
Previous Close48.38
Day's Range47.52 - 48.85
52-Week Range47.52 - 82.90
Beta0.71
AnalystsBuy
Price Target68.10 (+39.41%)
Earnings DateMar 31, 2026

About MKC

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 and 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... [Read more]

Founded 1889
Employees 14,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MKC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, McCormick & Company's revenue was $6.84 billion, an increase of 1.73% compared to the previous year's $6.72 billion. Earnings were $789.40 million, an increase of 0.11%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for MKC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $68.1, which is an increase of 39.41% from the latest price.

Price Target
$68.1
(39.41% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Spice Maker McCormick's Rise from a Baltimore Cellar to a Global Food Power

Its deal with Unilever to create a $65 billion dollar spice giant is paved by a century-long drumbeat of acquisitions

3 days ago - WSJ

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Unilever and McCormick investors find $65 billion food deal hard to swallow

Unilever and McCormick shareholders found the reality of their planned $65 billion ​food deal hard to digest on Tuesday, perturbed by the transaction's structure, its long timeline to closing and the ...

Other symbols: UL
3 days ago - Reuters

Unilever and McCormick Reach Deal Creating a $65 Billion Food Giant—Here's What Investors Need to Know

The grocery aisle is getting a new spice, soup, and sauce conglomerate.

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3 days ago - Investopedia

McCormick Q1 Review: The Merger Deal Is Not What Shareholders Seemed To Want

McCormick (MKC) reported strong headline Q1 results driven mainly by acquisitions, with organic growth remaining weak at 1.2%. I maintain a Hold rating on MKC, as the Unilever food business merger sig...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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3 days ago - Market Watch

Breaking Down the $44.8 Billion Unilever-McCormick Deal

Unilever agreed to combine its food business with spice maker McCormick & Co. in a $44.8 billion deal. Under the agreement, McCormick will pay $15.7 billion and the equivalent of $29.1 billion McCormi...

Other symbols: UL
3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion

Spice giant McCormick is buying Unilever's food business, including Hellmann's mayo. McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads.

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - CNBC

Unilever and McCormick agree to food business deal

Unilever has agreed ​to separate ‌its food unit, home to ​Knorr ​and Hellmann's, and ⁠merge it ​with spice ​maker McCormick in a cash-and-stock deal ​valuing ​the British firm's food ‌business ⁠at abo...

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4 days ago - Reuters

Unilever works council warns of union action if workers are not protected in McCormick deal

Unilever's European works council is worried about job losses from the company's potential food merger ​with McCormick , warning that it was stoking uncertainty and ‌could lead to union action.

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - Reuters

McCormick to Combine with Unilever's Foods Business, Creating a Preeminent Global Flavor-Focused Company

Combines Complementary, Strategically and Culturally Aligned Businesses with Strong Momentum and Iconic Brands that Meet Consumers' Growing Demand for Flavor Creates a Growth-Focused, Resilient Compan...

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - PRNewsWire

McCormick looks to merge with Unilever's food business, but there's no mention in earnings report

Shares of McCormick & Co. rallied in early Tuesday trading, after the spice maker reported first-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, but didn't comment on what investors were actually wai...

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - Market Watch

McCormick Stock Is Rising After Earnings. Its Deal With Unilever Could Close Today.

The spice maker and Unilever are in talks about a cash-and-stock deal that could be announced as soon as Tuesday.

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - Barrons

Cholula sauce maker McCormick beats quarterly sales estimates on steady demand

McCormick , which is in advanced talks with Unilever to acquire its food business, beat first-quarter sales ​estimates on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for ‌its seasonings and condiments.

4 days ago - Reuters

McCORMICK REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE AND REAFFIRMS 2026 OUTLOOK

HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 202...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Unilever in talks to combine food business with McCormick in $15.7B deal

Unilever said on Tuesday it is in advanced discussions to combine its food business with McCormick & Company in a deal that could reshape its portfolio. The proposed transaction would deliver about [M...

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4 days ago - Invezz

Unilever says nears deal to merge Foods unit with McCormick

Unilever said on ​Tuesday it was ‌in advanced talks with ​spice maker ​McCormick about a ⁠potential combination ​of its ​foods business in a deal that would ​include an ​upfront cash component ‌of ⁠ab...

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - Reuters

Unilever nears deal to combine food unit with McCormick, WSJ reports

Unilever is in ​advanced talks ‌to combine its ​food ​business with U.S. spice ⁠maker ​McCormick , in ​a deal that includes a ​cash ​component of around $16 ‌billion, ⁠the Wall Street Journal reported...

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - Reuters

Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick

Hellmann's mayonnaise-maker's board met Monday afternoon to review details of the transaction.

Other symbols: UL
4 days ago - WSJ

Jobs, Home Prices, Nike, McCormick, Conagra, and More to Watch This Week

In a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday, Lamb Weston and Acuity will report earnings. On the economic front, we'll see the jobs report and data on home prices and manufacturing.

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5 days ago - Barrons

Food Mega-Mergers Hardly Ever Work. Could McCormick-Unilever Be Different?

Combining with Unilever's food division would remake McCormick into a global powerhouse, but the recent history of Big Food mergers hits a cautionary note.

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6 days ago - WSJ

Unilever shareholders to get majority stake in potential McCormick food deal, sources say

A proposed combination of Unilever's food business with U.S. spice maker McCormick would offer the ​British group's shareholders a majority stake in the new entity and tax benefits, two people familia...

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7 days ago - Reuters

How To Earn $500 A Month From McCormick Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

With the recent buzz around McCormick, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. Currently, McCormick has an annual dividend yield of 3.64%, which is a quarterly divid...

9 days ago - Benzinga

McCormick Q1 Earnings Preview: A Cool Valuation For This Spice Leader

McCormick & Company will be kicking off the next round of earnings season with its Q1 on March 31. Ahead of the release, shares are down over 20% YTD and are trading at their 52-week lows. I remain bu...

9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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