MKCConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +12.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (93): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MKC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 10 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $55 → $47 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | $75 → $65 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | $55 → $48 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $55 → $48 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $52 → $48 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $63 → $62 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Hold | $60 → $55 |
| 29 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $57 → $55 |
| 29 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $77 → $68 |
| 26 June 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | $59 → $60 |
| 26 June 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $64 → $60 |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $51 → $52 |
| 12 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
MKC appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, McCormick & Co., Inc. returned −26.4% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $12.8B and an enterprise value of $18.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $7.4B. The latest quarter grew 17.4% 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.
Trailing P/E: 8.4×; forward P/E: 14.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.15%, paying out 34% of earnings.
McCormick & Co., Inc. employs 14,100 people — $524K of revenue per employee.
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Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — The excerpt gives no specific dividend update for McCormick, so it offers no company-specific development for MKC watchers.
24/7 Wall Street compares McCormick and Smucker as pantry brands, highlighting a contrast between how the stocks look on paper and the cash income they provide to retirees. The excerpt does not specify which company comes out ahead.
Why it matters — MKC watchers may find the comparison relevant because it weighs McCormick against a peer on stock performance and investor income.
The Seeking Alpha article says McCormick posted double-digit net sales growth and a double earnings beat in Q3 2026, citing the McCormick de Mexico acquisition and strategic pricing. It also notes the company’s BBB credit rating and a likely November dividend increase.
Why it matters — MKC watchers may focus on the reported results and the article’s stated factors supporting its positive view of the company.
U.S. private-label sales reached $330 billion in 2025, according to Circana, as consumers increasingly seek ways to manage elevated food prices.
Why it matters — The growth of store brands may affect the competitive landscape for branded food products, a relevant trend for McCormick watchers.
Several analysts lowered their price targets on McCormick amid broader bearishness in the food sector. Expectations were modest ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings release, which took place just after September ended.
Why it matters — The analyst target cuts and subdued pre-earnings expectations provide context for the negative attention around MKC last month.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $47 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 8 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 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 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 (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +12.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McCormick & Co., Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $47 to $65 over the next 12 months.
McCormick & Co., Inc. returned -26.4% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 16 Oct 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of October 18". Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
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
