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

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
6

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$60.50
21.02% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $60.50. The highest price target for MKC is $75.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $52.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.02% from the current price of $49.99.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/26/25 to 7/26/26	1 Month Ago 6/26/25 to 6/26/26	3 Months Ago 4/27/25 to 4/27/26	1 Year Ago 7/26/24 to 7/26/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$60.50	$60.50	$64.27	$84.13
Forecasted Upside	21.02% Upside	18.62% Upside	27.52% Upside	17.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

MKC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock vs. The Competition

Type	McCormick & Company, Incorporated	Consumer Staples Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.38	2.10	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.02% Upside	136.03% Upside	14.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MKC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/26/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Lazar 1 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$57.00 ➝ $55.00	+9.58%
6/26/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Robert Moskow Not Rated	Lower Target	Buy	$64.00 ➝ $60.00	+19.54%
6/26/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Peter Grom 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$51.00 ➝ $52.00	+3.60%
6/26/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexia Howard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$77.00 ➝ $68.00	+34.81%
6/26/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Powers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$59.00 ➝ $60.00	+24.63%
6/12/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
6/12/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$64.00 ➝ $63.00	+28.49%
6/4/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Marks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$64.00 ➝ $62.00	+32.29%
4/14/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Dickerson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
4/7/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
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4/1/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$65.00 ➝ $55.00	+11.94%
4/1/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Max Gumport Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$83.00 ➝ $75.00	+52.60%
3/26/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$69.00 ➝ $55.00	+9.26%
6/17/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $77.00	+4.57%
3/27/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/2/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$95.00 ➝ $96.00	+14.19%

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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 Friday, July 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these McCormick & Company, Incorporated pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bull Case

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

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
Revenue for the quarter reached $1.94 billion, surpassing analyst estimates, showcasing the company's ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a solid net margin of 21.91%, reflecting efficient operations and profitability, which is attractive for investors seeking stable returns.
The current stock price is around $80, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth potential.
The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent declaration of $0.48 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 3.6%, appealing to income-focused investors.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

The company's return on equity stands at 12.78%, which, while positive, may be lower compared to industry peers, indicating potential inefficiencies in generating profits from shareholder equity.
Despite a revenue increase of 16.7% year-over-year, the competitive landscape in the food industry could pressure margins and growth rates in the future.
The payout ratio is currently at 31.95%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or respond to market changes.
Analysts project an EPS of 3.08 for the current fiscal year, which may not meet the expectations of more aggressive growth investors.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on non-essential items, potentially affecting McCormick & Company, Incorporated's sales and profitability.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $60.50, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $52.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 6 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 21.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock had 1 downgrade 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, TD Cowen, 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 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.10. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.

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

McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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MKC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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

McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

MKC Analyst Ratings Over Time

MKC Analyst Recommendations By Month

MKC Price Targets by Month

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Bull Case

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Bear Case

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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