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McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$67.11 -1.18 (-1.72%)
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
3

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$80.29
19.63% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $80.29. The highest price target for MKC is $90.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $71.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.63% from the current price of $67.11.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MKC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/7/24 to 10/7/25
1 Month Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
3 Months Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
1 Year Ago
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$80.29$84.25$84.13$79.57
Forecasted Upside19.63% Upside18.79% Upside16.34% Upside0.24% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHoldHold

MKC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MKC Price Targets by Month

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMcCormick & Company, IncorporatedConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.15
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.55% Upside102.04% Upside169.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/1/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Not Rated
Lower TargetNeutral$79.00 ➝ $71.00+5.40%
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Thomas Palmer
Not Rated
Lower TargetOverweight$83.00 ➝ $82.00+25.63%
9/22/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $84.00+28.03%
7/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Lower TargetHold$82.00 ➝ $76.00+6.16%
6/17/2025Citigroup
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Lower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
3/27/2025Argus
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DowngradeBuyHold
1/27/2025Barclays
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $82.00+9.49%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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UpgradeHoldBuy$86.00 ➝ $90.00+21.13%
10/2/2024BNP Paribas
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/2/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+14.19%
1/22/2024Consumer Edge
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 DowngradeOverweightEqual Weight

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Should I Buy McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock? MKC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these McCormick & Company, Incorporated pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in McCormick & Company, Incorporated:

  • The company has a strong earnings forecast, with analysts predicting earnings per share of approximately 3.07 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential profitability.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.80, which offers a yield of around 2.7%, providing income to shareholders.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with a target price of approximately $84.25, suggesting that there is room for stock price appreciation.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company’s stock, with over 79% owned by hedge funds and other institutions, indicating strong confidence in the company’s future.
  • The company reported a net margin of 11.50% and a return on equity of 14.43%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which are attractive metrics for potential investors.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in McCormick & Company, Incorporated for these reasons:

  • Recent analyst reports have shown mixed sentiments, with some firms downgrading their ratings and price targets, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company’s revenue for the last quarter was slightly below consensus estimates, which could raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 62.50%, there may be limited room for future dividend increases, which could be a concern for income-focused investors.
  • Some analysts have set lower price targets, with reductions from $82.00 to $76.00, suggesting that there may be downward pressure on the stock price in the near term.
  • Market volatility and economic conditions could impact consumer spending on non-essential items, which may affect McCormick & Company, Incorporated's sales and profitability.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $80.29, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MKC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MKC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock has a predicted upside of 19.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like McCormick & Company, Incorporated more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 10/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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