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

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$64.74 -0.74 (-1.13%)
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
5

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$84.25
30.13% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $84.25. The highest price target for MKC is $96.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 30.13% from the current price of $64.74.
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
9/22/24 to 9/22/25		1 Month Ago
8/23/24 to 8/23/25		3 Months Ago
6/24/24 to 6/24/25		1 Year Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$84.25$84.25$84.13$77.38
Forecasted Upside30.13% Upside16.63% Upside12.71% Upside-6.77% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate 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

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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside30.31% Upside110.51% Upside11.48% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/22/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Not Rated
Lower TargetNeutral$83.00 ➝ $79.00+9.91%
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Thomas Palmer
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $83.00+20.36%
7/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
Not Rated
Lower TargetHold$82.00 ➝ $76.00+6.16%
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
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/27/2025Barclays
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Andrew Lazar
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $82.00+9.49%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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R. Moskow
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $90.00+21.13%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $91.00+17.42%
10/2/2024BNP Paribas
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M. Gumport
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
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
9/22/2023HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHold$86.00+11.10%

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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 Saturday, September 20, 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 current stock price is around $65.54, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has shown resilience with a recent quarterly earnings report that exceeded expectations, indicating strong operational performance.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company’s stock, which can be a positive indicator of stability and confidence in the company's future.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $17.59 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in its industry.
  • Recent revenue growth, despite slight fluctuations, demonstrates the company's ability to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

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 experienced a decline of about 1.1% recently, which may raise concerns about short-term performance.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22.76, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The company has a relatively low quick ratio of 0.27, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • Recent insider selling, including shares sold by Representative Lisa C. McClain, may signal a lack of confidence among some stakeholders.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on non-essential goods, which may affect McCormick & Company, Incorporated's sales.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $84.25, with a high forecast of $96.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKC shares.

According to analysts, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock has a predicted upside of 30.13% 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 JPMorgan Chase & Co., Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group 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 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.

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