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

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$47.83 -1.12 (-2.28%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
7
Buy
6

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$63.27
32.28% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $63.27. The highest price target for MKC is $77.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $51.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.28% from the current price of $47.83.
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
6/15/25 to 6/15/26
1 Month Ago
5/16/25 to 5/16/26
3 Months Ago
3/17/25 to 3/17/26
1 Year Ago
6/15/24 to 6/15/25
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$63.27$64.27$74.10$85.50
Forecasted Upside32.28% Upside38.95% Upside29.85% Upside15.65% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

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

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.
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMcCormick & Company, IncorporatedConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.09
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside32.28% Upside110.92% Upside13.97% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/12/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
6/12/2026
Thomas Palmer
Not Rated
Lower TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $63.00+28.49%
6/4/2026
Scott Marks
Scott Marks
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$64.00 ➝ $62.00+32.29%
6/2/2026Lower TargetNeutral$53.00 ➝ $51.00+10.21%
4/14/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral
4/7/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
4/1/2026 Lower TargetHold$65.00 ➝ $55.00+11.94%
4/1/2026Lower TargetOutperform$83.00 ➝ $75.00+52.60%
3/31/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$67.00 ➝ $58.00+12.93%
3/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $59.00+10.23%
3/26/2026 Lower TargetHold$69.00 ➝ $55.00+9.26%
3/25/2026 Lower TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $64.00+27.14%
3/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $77.00+52.64%
6/17/2025Lower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
3/27/2025DowngradeBuyHold
10/2/2024 Boost TargetBuy$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 Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 $0.66, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated's revenue for the latest quarter was $1.87 billion, surpassing estimates, showcasing its ability to generate significant sales.
  • The firm has a solid net margin of over 23%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
  • With a return on equity of 13.29%, the company demonstrates effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, making it an attractive investment.
  • The current stock price is around $80, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is 31.48%, which, while sustainable, may limit the amount of capital available for reinvestment into growth opportunities.
  • Despite a year-over-year revenue increase of 16.7%, the competitive landscape in the food industry could pressure margins and growth rates in the future.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on non-essential items, potentially affecting McCormick & Company, Incorporated's sales.
  • As a global leader in spices and seasonings, any disruptions in supply chains or raw material costs could adversely affect profitability.
  • Investors may find that the stock's performance is closely tied to broader market trends, which could introduce additional risk to their investment.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $63.27, with a high forecast of $77.00 and a low forecast of $51.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 32.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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 2.09. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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