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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$45
+1.16% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering McCormick & Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $56 — +25.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$11.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$56
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
−6.9%
1M
−17.0%
YTD
−33.3%
1Y
−32.3%
From 52W high
−36.6%
From 52W low
+1.2%
$44
$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 2 Oct 2026
52 / 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
94
Quality
76
Revisions
67
Volatility
67
Value
66
Issuance
40
Momentum
29
Accruals
22
Size
14

Growth (94): 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 (14): 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$80Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MKCHigh $75Median $56Low $48

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
7 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $48Median $56High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 Oct 2026StifelMaintainsHold$55 → $48
18 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$63 → $62
14 Sept 2026TD CowenDowngradeHold$60 → $55
29 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
29 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$57 → $55
26 June 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$77 → $68
26 June 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform—
26 June 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
26 June 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy$59 → $60
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$64 → $60
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
26 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$51 → $52
26 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
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—

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 2 Oct 2026, McCormick & Co., Inc. returned −32.3% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MKC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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
−0.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
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
7.7×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.5×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.2×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
17.4%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−56.7%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.2%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.7%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
19.4%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
22.6%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.4%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.3%

Higher than 77% 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 $11.9B and an enterprise value of $17.2B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 268.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 7.7×; forward P/E: 13.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.35%, 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 2 Oct 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.$11.9B
52
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$12.5B
98
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$11.1B
56
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.0B
96
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$17.1B
62
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$7.4B
35
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp.$6.5B
55

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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 Stock Trades Cheap, Offers Dividend Growth and Unilever Deal Upside

MarketBeat · 2 Oct 2026positive

MarketBeat reports that McCormick stock is currently trading at roughly 15x its current-year earnings forecast, a valuation considered cheap relative to its historical premium, which could set the stage for a robust recovery ahead.

Why it matters — A MKC watcher would care because the stock's historically high valuation hurdle has eased, potentially making it more attractive for value-conscious investors.

McCormick Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Results

Benzinga · 2 Oct 2026neutral

McCormick & Company reported better-than-expected fiscal 2026 third-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, despite analysts subsequently lowering their forecasts for the company.

Why it matters — The results, combined with revised analyst expectations, provide relevant context for those monitoring McCormick's performance and near-term outlook.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 1 Oct 2026neutral

McCormick & Company held its Q3 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published on Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's quarterly results and management discussion.

Why it matters — For MKC watchers, the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management's outlook.

MKC Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Margin Gains and Mexico Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

McCormick reported Q3 earnings that beat estimates, supported by gains from its Mexico acquisition, organic growth, and margin expansion, which lifted sales and profitability in the quarter.

Why it matters — This result indicates that key growth drivers and margin improvements are performing well for McCormick, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's operational momentum.

McCormick quarterly profit beats as margins expand, Mexico deal adds to sales

Proactive Investors · 1 Oct 2026positive

McCormick & Company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, beating estimates of $0.76, and also topped sales expectations. The results were supported by wider margins and the acquisition of McCormick de Mexico.

Why it matters — The earnings beat, driven by margin expansion and the Mexico acquisition, signals stronger-than-expected quarterly performance for the spice and flavor maker.

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 $56, with estimates ranging from $48 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., 7 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks McCormick & Co., Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MKC?

As at 2 Oct 2026, McCormick & Co., Inc. ranks 52 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 (94 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 +25.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McCormick & Co., Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 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: $48 to $75 over the next 12 months.

How has MKC stock performed over the past year?

McCormick & Co., Inc. returned -32.3% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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 (MarketBeat, 2 Oct 2026): "McCormick Stock Trades Cheap, Offers Dividend Growth and Unilever Deal Upside". MarketBeat reports that McCormick stock is currently trading at roughly 15x its current-year earnings forecast, a valuation considered cheap relative to its historical premium, which could set the stage for a robust recovery ahead.

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