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MKC Stock Forecast: McCormick & Co., Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 9 Sept 2026
$51
−0.81% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $60 — +16.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$14.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
54 / 100
Median analyst target
$60
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$1.9B+16.7% y/y
Operating income$336.4M
Net income$160.2M
Free cash flow$337.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.1%
1M
−2.8%
YTD
−23.1%
1Y
−23.7%
From 52W high
−26.9%
From 52W low
+13.9%
$45
$70
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MKC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores McCormick & Co., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Sept 2026
54 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
90
Quality
79
Revisions
71
Volatility
67
Value
62
Issuance
43
Momentum
33
Accruals
22
Size
13

Growth (90): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

MKC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MKC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MKCHigh $75Median $60Low $52

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
8 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $52Median $60High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$57 → $55
26 June 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$77 → $68
26 June 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy$59 → $60
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$64 → $60
26 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$51 → $52
12 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
2 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2026BTIGInitiatesNeutral—
2 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
1 Apr 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsOutperform—
1 Apr 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
1 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
31 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
25 Mar 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
20 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
26 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
23 Jan 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
23 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
8 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MKC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

MKC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, McCormick & Co., Inc. returned −23.7% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MKC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MKCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MKC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
6
Fundamentals

McCormick & Co., Inc. (MKC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
8.7×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.9×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.2×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−14.2%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.2%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.4%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
21.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
24.7%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.7%

Higher than 73% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

McCormick & Co., Inc. (MKC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • McCormick & Co., Inc. has a market value of $14.0B and an enterprise value of $19.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $7.4B. The latest quarter grew 16.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.6B, a 22.1% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.0B, after $211.6M of capital spending.

  • McCormick & Co., Inc. spent $27.6M on share buybacks and $499.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 268.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 8.7×; forward P/E: 15.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.69%, paying out 31% of earnings.

  • McCormick & Co., Inc. employs 14,100 people — $524K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 10 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MKC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$14.0B
54
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$13.3B
98
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$11.7B
52
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.6B
94
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$20.1B
57
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.7B
38
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.3B
56

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own McCormick & Co., Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MKC news & analysis

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

McCormick & Company, Incorporated presented prepared remarks at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference. The company's presentation remarks were transcribed and published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — A MKC watcher would care because the remarks offer insight directly from the company's leadership at a major investor conference.

McCormick: An Attractive Opportunity For Long-Term Growth

Seeking Alpha · 7 Sept 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article gives McCormick & Company a Buy rating, citing margin expansion, operational efficiency, and a strong innovation pipeline for 2026. MKC's adjusted operating income rose 30.1% in Q2 and 24.8% in H1, and a planned combination with Unilever Foods by mid-2027 could create a $20 billion global business.

Why it matters — This is relevant to MKC watchers because the article highlights improved profitability and a significant strategic combination that could enhance the company's long-term growth prospects.

2 Big Food Dividends Were Just Cut. 3 More Quietly Stopped Growing.

24/7 Wall Street · 5 Sept 2026neutral

The article reports that Conagra and Campbell's have already cut their dividends, while three other legacy food companies have quietly stopped growing theirs. It highlights warning patterns that can signal when a frozen dividend might be followed by a cut.

Why it matters — As a major packaged-food company, McCormick watchers would care because sector-wide dividend pressures among legacy food giants can signal broader industry trends that may affect investor expectations.

6 Dividend Aristocrats to Play Right Now

Barrons · 1 Sept 2026positive

Barron's highlighted McCormick as one of six Dividend Aristocrats that have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three months while offering dividend yields of at least 3%. Medtronic and T. Rowe Price were also named among the top performers.

Why it matters — The mention underscores McCormick's recent relative strength against the broader market while maintaining an attractive dividend yield, which may be relevant to income-focused investors tracking the stock.

4 Battle-Tested Consumer Staples Stocks That Keep Raising Their Dividends

24/7 Wall Street · 31 Aug 2026positive

The article highlights four consumer staples companies that continued raising their dividends through the housing collapse and the global lockdown. McCormick & Company is presented as one of these battle-tested staples names with a consistent record of dividend increases.

Why it matters — MKC watchers would care because it reinforces McCormick's reputation for dividend reliability and resilience as a defensive consumer staples investment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MKC stock

What is the MKC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $60, with estimates ranging from $52 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MKC stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks McCormick & Co., Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MKC?

As at 8 Sept 2026, McCormick & Co., Inc. ranks 54 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (90 of 100).

Will MKC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +16.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McCormick & Co., Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MKC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering McCormick & Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MKC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $52 to $75 over the next 12 months.

How has MKC stock performed over the past year?

McCormick & Co., Inc. returned -23.7% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does McCormick & Co., Inc. do?

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-Voting Common Stock is the non-voting equity class of McCormick & Company, a packaged foods company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, herbs, seasonings, extracts, sauces, and other flavor products used by consumers, foodservice operators, and food manufacturers.

What is the latest news on MKC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 9 Sept 2026): "McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Prepared Remarks Transcript". McCormick & Company, Incorporated presented prepared remarks at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference. The company's presentation remarks were transcribed and published by Seeking Alpha.

Company

About McCormick & Co., Inc.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-Voting Common Stock is the non-voting equity class of McCormick & Company, a packaged foods company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, herbs, seasonings, extracts, sauces, and other flavor products used by consumers, foodservice operators, and food manufacturers. Its portfolio supports a wide range of everyday cooking, meal preparation, and industrial food applications, giving the business a broad presence across retail grocery, quick-service restaurants, and packaged food processing. McCormick also serves customers through flavor solutions and ingredient offerings tailored to different cuisines and food categories. The non-voting share class provides exposure to the company’s operating performance while carrying no voting rights, making it part of McCormick’s capital structure alongside its voting common stock.

CEO Mr. Brendan M. Foley · 14,100 employees · United States · https://www.mccormickcorporation.com