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

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 11 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
4

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$78.22
16.05% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $78.22. The highest price target for MKC is $93.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.05% from the current price of $67.41.
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
10/23/24 to 10/23/25		1 Month Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25		3 Months Ago
7/25/24 to 7/25/25		1 Year Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 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$78.22$83.38$84.13$79.57
Forecasted Upside16.05% Upside29.79% Upside17.47% Upside0.25% 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
2.36
2.14
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.09% Upside102.97% Upside12.66% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
10/14/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
10/8/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
Stephen Powers
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $71.00+8.57%
10/8/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Rob Dickerson
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $78.00+18.97%
10/8/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
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Lower TargetHold$76.00 ➝ $71.00+8.29%
10/8/2025UBS Group
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Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
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Lower TargetNeutral$71.00 ➝ $70.00+6.46%
10/8/2025Barclays
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Andrew Lazar
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$82.00 ➝ $72.00+8.99%
10/8/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Alexia Howard
Alexia Howard
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Lower TargetOutperform$102.00 ➝ $93.00+42.20%
9/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Thomas Palmer
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Lower TargetOverweight$83.00 ➝ $82.00+25.63%
6/17/2025Citigroup
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Thomas Palmer
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Lower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
3/27/2025Argus
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J. Staszak
J. Staszak
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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R. Moskow
R. Moskow
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $90.00+21.13%
10/2/2024BNP Paribas
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M. Gumport
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10/2/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+14.19%
1/22/2024Consumer Edge
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal 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 Wednesday, October 15, 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 recently reported earnings per share of $0.85, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has shown a year-over-year revenue growth of 2.7%, suggesting a positive trend in sales and market demand for its products.
  • The current stock price is around $65, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
  • With a return on equity of 14.30%, McCormick & Company, Incorporated demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.45, providing a steady income stream for investors.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 22.72, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to lower returns.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a quick ratio of 0.29, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may struggle to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with a major shareholder recently selling a significant number of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a beta of 0.63, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • Analysts have recently downgraded their price targets for the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook on its future performance and growth potential.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $78.22, with a high forecast of $93.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 16.05% 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 Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, 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 2.36 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.14. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 10/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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