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McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC.V) Stock Price & Analysis
MKC.V Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $46.98 - $47.97
- 52-Week Range
- $44.30 - $72.14
- Previous Close
- $46.94
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 4,775
- Market Cap
- $12.73B
- Enterprise Value
- N/A
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $331.10M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $4.25B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 8.5
- Beta
- 0.27
- Next Earnings
- N/A
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 4.04%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Share Gains
Share gains across several categories and geographies indicate that McCormick’s brands and distribution remain competitive. Broad-based consumer adoption supports pricing power, retailer relevance and a more durable platform for growth than performance dependent on a single product or market.
Margin Expansion
Margin expansion despite higher freight and inflation demonstrates that pricing, productivity and acquisition benefits are currently offsetting cost pressure. These operating capabilities can support earnings resilience and preserve profitability as the company continues investing in brands and technology.
Improving Leverage
The sustained reduction in debt-to-equity and growth in equity indicate a healthier capital structure than in prior years. Improving leverage gives McCormick greater flexibility to fund operations, manage integration commitments and absorb demand or cost volatility over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Conversion
Operating cash flow is substantially below reported net income, and free cash flow has recently weakened despite remaining positive. This divergence raises questions about earnings quality and working-capital timing, potentially limiting internally generated funds for debt reduction, investment or shareholder returns.
Consumer Americas Weakness
Flat sales masking declining volumes signals pressure on underlying demand in an important consumer region. Management expects improvement to be gradual, while value-conscious behavior and category declines could constrain brand growth and make recovery dependent on slower retail and consumer actions.
Persistent Cost Pressure
Elevated inflation and expected fourth-quarter margin compression create a continuing risk to earnings durability. Although productivity and pricing are helping, ongoing commodity, freight and commercial costs may restrict margin expansion and leave less room for reinvestment or downside protection.
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Company Description
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
McCormick & Company, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is a leading entity in the food industry, specializing in the production, marketing, and distribution of spices, seasoning blends, condiments, and a diverse range of other culinary flavorings. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment provides individual consumers with an extensive selection of spices, herbs, seasonings, sauces, condiments, and desserts. This division boasts a wide array of globally recognized brands, including McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY throughout the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, Drogheria & Alimentari, and Vahiné across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; McCormick and DaQiao in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden in Australia. Additionally, it features popular regional and ethnic brands such as Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia, and supplies products under private labels. Its distribution network encompasses a broad spectrum of retailers, such as grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount, drug, and e-commerce stores, reaching customers both directly and through wholesale distributors. The Flavor Solutions segment, in contrast, caters to business clients, supplying multinational food manufacturers and foodservice providers. Its offerings include bespoke seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, advanced coating systems, and intricate compound flavors. This segment delivers its products to foodservice customers directly or through various distributors.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Brendan Foley
- Employees
- 14,100
- Website
- www.mccormickcorporation.com
- Address
- 24 Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031, US
MKC.V Net sales Breakdown
- 57.75% Consumer
- 42.25% Flavor Solutions
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 8 | 5 | 9 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 4 | 0 | 8 |
