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McCormick & Co (MKC)

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McCormick & Co (MKC)

54.45
+1.48 (2.79%)
as of Aug 13, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

McCormick & Co (MKC) is navigating a challenging landscape in the food sector, with mixed expert opinions on its growth potential. Recent talks regarding a potential acquisition of Unilever's food division could significantly enhance MKC's market position, allowing it to dominate supermarket aisles and potentially catalyze a stock rally. However, despite strong overseas growth contributing to its premium valuation, concerns loom about sustaining this growth amid a generally underperforming food stock sector. The company reports its earnings soon, with a cautious outlook, particularly as the packaged goods market struggles this year. Experts indicate that although spices might see increased consumer interest as a cost-saving alternative, the overall food industry remains a tough business with considerable uncertainties.

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COMMENT

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Apr 07, 2021
MKC sells spices, so it's widely viewed as a lockdown stock. And yet, restaurants will fully reopen and restos make up 20% of their business. This is a hybrid stock, benefiting from the reopening but also lingering stay-at-home habits as people will continue to cook at home but also dine out.
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$89.16

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

McCormick & Co(MKC)

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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$90.21

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Sep 29, 2020
The market thinks packaged foods have no post-Covid future, that cooking from home will no staying power. They're wrong. This spice-maker isn't getting its due for its Frank's Hot Sauce acquisition. MKC beat its top and bottom lines in its Q3 report.
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$189.89

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

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COMMENT

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Sep 25, 2020
They make spices. Their last quarter was a blow-out and the stock shot up...too high, and has since pulled back sharply. Now, the stock is only slightly above that last report. Will people still cook at home after the pandemic? Yes--people develop new habits and some will keep cooking because they like it. That said, analysts may fail to back this stock.
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$191.57

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

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TOP PICK

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Oct 08, 2019
They bought Reckitt Benckiser which propelled from the 10th-largest to the 2nd biggest condiment company in the world. It's recession-proof and has been rising slowly during this current downtrend. They do a lot of partnerships with restaurants. A low-volatile, sleeping name that meets a consistent demand: cooking. (Analysts’ price target is $153.22)
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$166.64

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

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DON'T BUY

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Jan 12, 2017

A great company and a great business. They purchase in US$ for most of their inputs even though they are Canadian. Their input costs should be rising, but they should be able to pass that through into their end prices.

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$90.70

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$54.45

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COMMENT

McCormick & Co(MKC)

Apr 19, 2016

Hasn’t looked at this recently. A global spice maker, and really plays into the whole ethnicity and how diversified everyone is getting. A consumers’ product company, and typically there is a steadier defensive earnings stream associated with these companies. Trading at a fairly high multiple.

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$54.45

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McCormick & Co(MKC)

Dec 02, 2010
Spices. Has been around for over 100 years and has paid a dividend for over 85 years. Have grown their dividend over the last 10 years at a rate of 194%. About 65% of sales are to grocery stores were they make big margins. 40% to industrials and food manufacturers.
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$45.89

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$54.45

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

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