McCormick Set to Release Q1 Earnings: Should You Expect a Beat?
MKC's Q1 results are likely to reflect growth from volume, product mix and cost-saving initiatives, but high costs pose risks.
McCormick (MKC) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
McCormick (MKC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
McCormick Q1 Preview: Expanding Flavor Solutions Margin, Initiating With 'Buy'
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in the flavor market, shows steady growth and margin expansion, presenting an attractive investment for dividend investors with a "Buy" rating and a $92 target price. The company has effectively managed costs and driven margin expansion in its Flavor Solutions segment through strategic cost management, premiumization, and operating leverage. McCormick anticipates 1%-3% revenue growth and 4%-6% adjusted operating income growth for FY25, despite challenges like inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical risks.
Will McCormick (MKC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
McCormick (MKC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
McCormick: Visible Neat-Term Headwinds Prevent Me From Upgrading To Buy
Despite promising volume growth and a recovering gross margin, I maintain a hold rating on McCormick & Co. due to limited overall revenue growth and other headwinds. 4Q24 results showed net sales of $1.8 billion, driven by volume gains, but adjusted EPS declined due to higher tax rates and operating expenses. Geographic pressures in Asia Pacific and flat volumes in the Flavor Solutions segment remain significant headwinds, limiting near-term revenue upside.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 23, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Faten Freiha - Vice President, Investor Relations Brendan Foley - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marcos Gabriel - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Lazar - Barclays Peter Galbo - Bank of America Alexia Howard - Bernstein Robert Moskow - TD Cowen Robert Dickerson - Jefferies Kenneth Goldman - JPMorgan Max Gumport - BNP Paribas Stephen Powers - Deutsche Bank Thomas Palmer - Citi Faten Freiha Good morning. This is Faten Freiha, VP of Investor Relations.
Not Backing Away From McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated's Q4 sales rose 2.7%, driven by strong consumer and commercial demand, despite mixed regional performance and a challenging Asia-Pacific market. Gross profit margin expanded, but adjusted operating income fell 1.1%, with EPS down 5.9% year-over-year, reflecting stalled growth. For 2025, McCormick projects minimal sales growth and modest EPS growth of 2-4%, but remains attractive for long-term dividend growth.
McCormick EPS Beats Q4 Estimates
McCormick (MKC 1.71%), a global leader in flavor, released its earnings results for its fiscal 2024's fourth quarter, which ended Nov. 30. The company showed encouraging performance by achieving adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80, beating analysts' expectations of $0.77.
McCormick (MKC) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for McCormick (MKC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended November 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
McCormick Q4 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Grow
MKC's Q4 results reflect gains from organic sales growth and savings from the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement.
McCormick (MKC) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
McCormick (MKC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago.
Cholula maker McCormick forecasts tepid annual sales, profit on slowing demand, rising expenses
Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick forecast annual sales and profit below analysts' estimates on Thursday, hurt by a persistent slump in demand for its spices and condiments, especially in China, as well as higher marketing expenses.
