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Jim Cramer - Mad Money McCormick & Co MKC-N COMMENT Mar 26, 2021

It reports Tuesday. It's controversial. A big spicemaker including a huge food-service business that supplies restaurants, but of course that got hit badly during the pandemic, though its consumer business thrived during lockdowns as people cooked more. However, when society reopens there will be less cooking.
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They make spices and we'll always need spices. This is good long term.
BUY
As the economy reopened, shares slid, but shares stabilized last month as the market became volatile. They reported last week some hot sales, but management cut their full-year earnings forecast because of supply chain issues and higher transportation and packaging costs. If these issues can be solved, then MKC would be a terrific buy.
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They report Wednesday. He likes Mc's spice business. If there's a recession, families will buy their spices.
DON'T BUY
Usually it thrives during a slowdown. Their June report slashed full-year guidance, as consumer goods struggle in Europe and Asia. Also, MKF raised prices and consumers didn't bite. Management still needs to get its house in order; they has slashed their full-year-forecast, forecasting $0.65 EPS vs. $0.83 by Wall Street. Full-year, the company projects 0 to -2% sales growth, down from before. Are still struggling from the supply chain.
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It reports Thursday. They pre-announced a nasty set of numbers. The actual numbers may reinforce those numbers. He thinks it's a good company though.
DON'T BUY

They report Tuesday. A quality company that's having a tough time dealing with inflation. Some companies like Hershey's and General Mills have been adept pasisng on costs to consumers. Maybe MKC can, but they haven't recently which hasn't inspired confidence.

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McCormick & company, incorporated (nyse: mkc) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. in business for more than 125 years, mccormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. the mccormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants.

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Yesterday, they reported mixed numbers: a modest earnings beat, softer than expected sales and alight full-year forecast. But management's plan is credible to boost volume growth in 2025 without sacrificing margins.

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MKC has a market cap of $21B, a yield of 2.2%, historically low to mid-single digit sales and earnings growth rates, and forward earnings margin estimates are quite positive. Its balance sheet is strong, free cash flows are healthy, and its debt levels have been coming down over the years. Over the past 20 years, it has a roughly 10% total return CAGR, and while it has largely been flat over the past several years, we feel that in the coming years it can help an investors' portfolio with downside protection. We would be comfortable holding, or slowly averaging into MKC here.
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It reports Tuesday. They've been putting up big numbers. Also, during recession, people diner out less and cook at home more, so they sell more spices.