McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC-V) Stock Price & Analysis
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC-V) closed at USD 49.22 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.19% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 47.24; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 48.08–49.22 on volume of 5,065 shares. Market capitalization is $13.24B, with a 52-week range of USD 44.3–72.14 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (MKC-V)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $7.69B, net income $1.49B (19.4% margin), free cash flow $926M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 8.9x (avg 25.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 12.7x, net debt $3.35B.
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -23.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -31.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MKC-V)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.32B | $6.35B | $6.66B | $6.72B | $6.84B | $7.69B |
| Gross profit | $2.49B | $2.27B | $2.50B | $2.59B | $2.59B | — |
| Operating income | $1.02B | $864M | $963M | $1.06B | $1.07B | $1.03B |
| Net income | $755M | $682M | $681M | $789M | $789M | $1.49B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.80 | $2.52 | $2.52 | $2.92 | $2.93 | — |
| Free cash flow | $550M | $390M | $973M | $647M | $740M | $926M |
| Gross margin | 39.5% | 35.8% | 37.6% | 38.5% | 37.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 16.1% | 13.6% | 14.5% | 15.8% | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Net margin | 12.0% | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 19.4% |
| Revenue growth | +12.8% | +0.5% | +4.9% | +0.9% | +1.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $352M | $334M | $167M | $186M | $95.9M | — |
| Total debt | $4.74B | $3.91B | $4.14B | $3.86B | $3.61B | — |
Fiscal years end Nov. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (MKC-V)
P/E 8.9x · P/S 1.7x · EV/EBITDA 12.7x · EV/Sales 2.2x · P/FCF 14.3x · P/B 1.9x · FCF yield 6.99% · Earnings yield 11.25% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.83% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.12% · Net debt $3.35B · EV $16.6B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Nov 2025 23.0x, Nov 2024 26.5x, Nov 2023 25.6x.
Analysts (MKC-V)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MKC-V)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -23.9% | -31.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -24.0% | -7.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.1% | 28.4% |
| Max drawdown | -36.1% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -50.7% (Apr 2022→Jun 2026) |
Companies that name MKC-V in their SEC reports
| Relationship to MKC-V | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | SILGAN HOLDINGS INC (SLGN) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “Our largest customers for our custom containers business include Badia Spices Inc., Berlin Packaging LLC, Conagra Brands, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Kraft Heinz, Lactalis Canada Inc., Mars, Incorporated, McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Nice-Pak Products, Inc., Perrigo Company plc, The Procter & Gamble Company, Sazerac Company, The Scotts Company LLC, TricorBraun, Inc. and Winland Foods, Inc.” |
MKC-V analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | — | — | — | $2.11B | — |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | — | — | — | $1.96B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Nov 2026) | — | — | — | $7.92B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Nov 2027) | — | — | — | $8.15B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 49.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.19% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 47.24 |
| Open | USD 46.92 |
| Day Range | USD 48.08 – 49.22 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 44.3 – 72.14 |
| Volume | 5,065 shares |
| Market Cap | $13.24B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MKC-V)
Nexqual's technical model rates MKC-V "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 51.1) |
| MACD | -0.87 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MKC-V)
Wall Street analysts rate MKC-V "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (MKC-V)
| Revenue Estimate | $2.11B |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MKC-V)
| Total Revenue | $7.69B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +17.40% |
| Gross Margin | +38.91% |
| Operating Margin | +17.76% |
| Profit Margin | +19.39% |
| ROE | +22.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.66 |
| Current Ratio | 0.66 |
| Total Cash | $331.10M |
| Total Debt | $5.02B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $925.90M (12.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MKC-V)
Nexqual rates McCormick & Company, Incorporated's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 39%, operating 18% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $331M cash and investments vs $3.68B debt (Aug 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $926M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 23%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (MKC-V)
| Insider Ownership | +18.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +10.06% |
| Shares Outstanding | 14.52M |
| Float | 265.71M |
| Short % of Float | +0.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (MKC-V)
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is led by Brendan M. Foley, President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | Brendan M. Foley |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Marcos Mendes Gabriel |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Faten Freiha |
| President of Europe & Middle East and Africa (EMEA) | Ana Sanchez |
Major Backers & Investors (MKC-V)
Notable institutional backers of McCormick & Company, Incorporated include DEARBORN PARTNERS LLC, Brown Advisory Inc., Focus Partners Wealth, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| DEARBORN PARTNERS LLC | 4.74% |
| Brown Advisory Inc. | 1.31% |
| Focus Partners Wealth | 0.73% |
| Evelyn Partners Group Ltd | 0.71% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.56% |
| Flow Traders U.S. LLC | 0.48% |
| TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. | 0.26% |
| Osaic Holdings Inc. | 0.24% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 0.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJM | The J.M. Smucker Company | USD 133.39 | ▲ 4.37% |
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | USD 21.36 | ▲ 4.5% |
| MICC | The Magnum Ice Cream Company N. | USD 19.39 | ▲ 2.32% |
| GIS | General Mills, Inc. | USD 35.18 | ▲ 8.01% |
| DAR | Darling Ingredients Inc. | USD 55.64 | ▼ 5.84% |
| LW | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | USD 55.18 | ▲ 3.9% |
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