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

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$70.28 +0.05 (+0.06%)
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
4

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 "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$83.00
18.09% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $83.00. The highest price target for MKC is $96.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.09% from the current price of $70.29.
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MKC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$83.00$84.13$83.14$76.25
Forecasted Upside18.09% Upside16.34% Upside9.25% Upside-2.08% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

MKC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.40
2.55
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.26% Upside117.78% Upside14.10% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Matthew Smith
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$82.00 ➝ $76.00+6.16%
6/17/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Thomas Palmer
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
6/16/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Bryan Adams
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$83.00+12.27%
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 ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $82.00+9.49%
1/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Ken Goldman
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$66.00 ➝ $69.00-8.18%
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
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 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
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+14.19%
1/22/2024Consumer Edge
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
9/22/2023HSBC
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 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 Thursday, August 7, 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 $70, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the spice and seasoning market.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has shown resilience with a net margin of 11.50%, indicating effective cost management and profitability.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.69, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • With a dividend yield of 2.6%, McCormick & Company, Incorporated provides a steady income stream for investors, making it attractive for those seeking dividends.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with an average price target of $83.00, suggesting potential for stock appreciation.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently hit a 52-week low, indicating potential volatility and investor uncertainty about its future performance.
  • Analysts have downgraded target prices, with some reports suggesting a hold rating, which may signal a lack of confidence in short-term growth.
  • The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 24.38, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, which, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Recent revenue growth has been modest, with only a 1.0% increase compared to the previous year, raising concerns about its ability to expand significantly.

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 $83.00, with a high forecast of $96.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 18.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 8/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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