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

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$66.70 +0.59 (+0.89%)
Closing price 10/10/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$66.41 -0.29 (-0.43%)
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
4

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$78.22
17.27% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $78.22. The highest price target for MKC is $93.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.27% from the current price of $66.70.
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
10/13/24 to 10/13/25
1 Month Ago
9/13/24 to 9/13/25
3 Months Ago
7/15/24 to 7/15/25
1 Year Ago
10/14/23 to 10/13/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$78.22$84.25$84.13$79.57
Forecasted Upside17.27% Upside22.11% Upside18.97% Upside-0.76% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate 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
2.36
2.15
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.27% Upside110.48% Upside177.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Powers
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $71.00+8.57%
10/8/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Rob Dickerson
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $78.00+18.97%
10/8/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
Not Rated
Lower TargetHold$76.00 ➝ $71.00+8.29%
10/8/2025UBS Group
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Lower TargetNeutral$71.00 ➝ $70.00+6.46%
10/8/2025Barclays
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$82.00 ➝ $72.00+8.99%
10/8/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Lower TargetOutperform$102.00 ➝ $93.00+42.20%
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
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 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower TargetOverweight$83.00 ➝ $82.00+25.63%
6/17/2025Citigroup
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Lower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $77.00+4.57%
3/27/2025Argus
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DowngradeBuyHold
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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UpgradeHoldBuy$86.00 ➝ $90.00+21.13%
10/2/2024BNP Paribas
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/2/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+14.19%
1/22/2024Consumer Edge
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 DowngradeOverweightEqual Weight

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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, October 10, 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 $65.79, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a mix of "buy" and "hold" ratings, indicating some confidence in the stock's potential for recovery.
  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a strong market presence in the food industry, which can provide stability and growth potential.
  • The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting a manageable level of debt compared to its equity, which can be a positive sign for financial health.
  • Analysts have projected a potential upside in stock price, with some target prices suggesting increases from current levels, indicating possible future gains.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

  • Recent price target reductions by multiple analysts indicate a lack of confidence in short-term price performance.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings to "sell," reflecting concerns about the company's growth prospects.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $86.24 and a low of $63.66, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Market conditions and competition in the food sector could impact McCormick & Company, Incorporated's ability to maintain its market share and profitability.
  • Analysts have noted that the company's recent performance may not meet investor expectations, leading to potential declines in stock value.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $78.22, with a high forecast of $93.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 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 17.27% 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 Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, 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 2.36 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MKC) was last updated on 10/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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