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

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$70.44 +0.58 (+0.82%)
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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
19.61% 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 19.61% from the current price of $70.44.
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
8/29/24 to 8/29/25		1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25		3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25		1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
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)
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
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$84.25$83.00$83.14$76.25
Forecasted Upside19.61% Upside16.31% Upside14.46% Upside-3.52% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
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
2.60
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.61% Upside114.21% Upside10.23% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/22/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars		Bryan Adams
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$83.00 ➝ $79.00+9.91%
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars		Thomas Palmer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $83.00+20.36%
7/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars		Matthew Smith
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$82.00 ➝ $76.00+6.16%
6/17/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Thomas Palmer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
3/27/2025Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		J. Staszak
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/27/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Andrew Lazar
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $82.00+9.49%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		R. Moskow
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $90.00+21.13%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $91.00+17.42%
10/2/2024BNP Paribas
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		M. Gumport
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/2/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+14.19%
1/22/2024Consumer Edge
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
9/22/2023HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the 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 Sunday, August 24, 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 $0.69, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a solid return on equity of 14.43%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The current stock price is around $72, reflecting a potential upside as analysts have set a price target of $83, indicating room for growth.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend of $1.80, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a shift to an "overweight" rating by JPMorgan Chase & Co., suggest positive market sentiment and 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 company's quarterly revenue of $1.66 billion fell slightly short of the consensus estimate, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to industry peers, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The dividend payout ratio is at 62.50%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price and market conditions could introduce volatility, making it a riskier investment in the short term.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, which may lead to increased volatility if large shareholders decide to sell.

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 research 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKC shares.

According to analysts, McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stock has a predicted upside of 19.61% 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 Citigroup, 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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This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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