McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)
Summary
McCormick Flavor Solutions Volume Beats Views: Can Growth Continue?
MKC's Flavor Solutions beats volume expectations in Q2, as Americas strength and innovation support momentum despite flat EMEA and Asia-Pacific sales.
McCormick: A Spicy Total Returns Opportunity
McCormick & Company is rated "Buy," trading at a 19% discount to fair value, with visible earnings durability and a 40-year dividend growth streak. Q2 2026 results beat expectations, driven by the McCormick de México acquisition, organic growth, and margin expansion from pricing and supply chain savings. The pending $44.8 billion Unilever Foods acquisition could add top brands, boost distribution, and drive mid- to high-teens EPS accretion by year 3 post-close.
MKC Stock Outlook Hinges on Pricing Power and Flavor Demand Trends
MKC's outlook rests on resilient flavor demand, pricing discipline and margin gains, while soft volumes and modest organic growth keep investors watching.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 8,215 | $538,689.68 | $418,143.5 | -$120,546.18 | -22.38% |
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 3,217 | $230,416.7 | $163,745.3 | -$66,671.4 | -28.94% |
 Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 380 | $30,443.84 | $19,342 | -$11,101.84 | -36.47% |
 Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 905 | $46,323.26 | $47,313.4 | $990.14 | 2.14% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 159,955 | $8.06M | $8.47M | $406,274.81 | 5.04% |
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Profile
| Food Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Brendan Foley CEO | NYSE Exchange | 579780206 CUSIP |
| US Country | 14,100 Employees | 6 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | 1 Dec 2020 Last Split | 3 Apr 1972 IPO Date |
Overview
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor, renowned for manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a wide array of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products. Established in 1889, the company has cemented its presence in the food industry through constant innovation and a keen understanding of consumer and industry needs. McCormick operates under two main segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions, catering to a diverse range of customers from retail consumers to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, McCormick's dedication to quality, taste, and aroma has made it a household name, and its products are distributed worldwide, enhancing the flavor of meals across cultures and cuisines.
Products and Services
McCormick & Company's diverse range of products and services is categorized into two primary segments, ensuring it meets a wide spectrum of consumer and industry needs:
- Consumer Segment: This segment focuses on the retail consumer market, offering a variety of spices, herbs, seasonings, condiments, sauces, and desserts. Products under this segment are marketed under several prominent brands, including McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, OLD BAY, Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, Vahiné, DaQiao, Aeroplane, and others. These brands cater to different regional preferences and cuisines, encompassing everything from everyday cooking spices to specific ethnic and gourmet products. Moreover, McCormick also produces items under private labels, broadening its reach to customers looking for quality at a range of price points. This segment primarily serves retailers such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, e-commerce retailers, and is facilitated by direct sales and distributors.
- Flavor Solutions Segment: Designed to meet the needs of multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers, this segment provides seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors. The Flavor Solutions segment is instrumental in partnering with food businesses to innovate and tailor flavors that meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers. Customers in this segment include food manufacturers and foodservice businesses, and services are provided both directly and through distributors, ensuring McCormick's presence in professional kitchens and food production lines across the globe.
