McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)
MKC stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $60.62 — +14.4% versus the last price of $52.97. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
MKC historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in MKC.
MKC annual returns by year
Congress trading in MKC
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading MKC — 7 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $177,000. Most recent disclosure: Feb 2, 2026.
See who in Congress traded MKC →Insider activity in MKC
MKC's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($55,227) and 1 sale ($10.8M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 10, 2026.
| Aug 10, 2026 | Kurzius Lawrence Erik | 10% owner | Sell | $10.8M |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Conway Michael Aaron | Director | Buy | $55,227 |
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated
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 Aeroplane brand; and packaged chilled herbs under the Gourmet Garden brand. Its authentic regional brands include Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. The company also supplies its products under private labels. This segment serves retailers, including 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, 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.
MKC Key Statistics
MKC in plain English
- P/E ratio (8.8) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of MKC's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (24.73%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (21.91%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.63%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
MKC stock: frequently asked questions
What is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock price today?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) last traded at $52.97 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $44.82 and $72.58.
Is MKC stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on MKC is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $60.62 — about +14.4% versus the current price of $52.97. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in MKC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McCormick & Company, Incorporated made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,264 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 26%, or 2.4% per year.
Does MKC pay a dividend?
Yes. McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.63% per year at today's share price.
What is MKC's P/E ratio?
MKC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8, and 16.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade MKC stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in MKC under the STOCK Act, totaling 7 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $177,000.
What is McCormick & Company, Incorporated's ticker symbol?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades under the ticker symbol MKC on the NYSE.
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