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

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$51.43 -0.47 (-0.91%)
Closing price 09/9/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$51.50 +0.08 (+0.15%)
As of 09/9/2026 07:30 PM Eastern
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
6

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MKC.

Consensus Price Target

$60.50
17.64% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the average price target is $60.50. The highest price target for MKC is $75.00, while the lowest price target for MKC is $52.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.64% from the current price of $51.43.
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
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
1 Month Ago
8/11/25 to 8/11/26
3 Months Ago
6/12/25 to 6/12/26
1 Year Ago
9/10/24 to 9/10/25
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)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.50$60.50$63.27$84.25
Forecasted Upside17.64% Upside14.28% Upside29.25% Upside22.85% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.46
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.64% Upside151.51% Upside16.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/5/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
6/26/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Andrew Lazar
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$57.00 ➝ $55.00+9.58%
6/26/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Robert Moskow
Robert Moskow
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$64.00 ➝ $60.00+19.54%
6/26/2026Boost TargetNeutral$51.00 ➝ $52.00+3.60%
6/26/2026Lower TargetOutperform$77.00 ➝ $68.00+34.81%
6/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$59.00 ➝ $60.00+24.63%
6/12/2026Lower TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $63.00+28.49%
6/4/2026Lower TargetBuy$64.00 ➝ $62.00+32.29%
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%
3/26/2026 Lower TargetHold$69.00 ➝ $55.00+9.26%
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, September 9, 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:

  • McCormick & Company, Incorporated is currently trading at $51.43, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $60.50 set by analysts, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market has undervalued the stock relative to its fundamental performance.
  • The company recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ended June 25, 2026, with earnings per share of $0.80 beating the consensus estimate of $0.69, and revenue of $1.94 billion exceeding expectations, demonstrating robust operational execution and demand for its flavor products.
  • Investors can benefit from a stable income stream as McCormick & Company, Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 3.70%, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share paid in July 2026, providing a reliable return on investment that is attractive for income-focused portfolios.
  • The stock exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, indicated by a beta of 0.64, which means McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares tend to be less sensitive to market swings, offering a defensive characteristic that can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • Recent institutional activity shows growing confidence, with several funds such as Nykredit A S and Live Oak Private Wealth LLC establishing new positions in the second quarter of 2026, indicating that professional investors are recognizing the company's value and potential for long-term growth.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Bear Case

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

  • Major shareholder Lawrence Kurzius sold 205,538 shares in August 2026 at an average price of $52.69, reducing his position by 40.90%, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation or a desire to lock in gains from previous higher price levels.
  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with seven analysts assigning a Hold rating and six assigning a Buy rating, suggesting that while the stock is not viewed negatively, there is a lack of strong conviction for significant price increases in the near future.
  • Short interest in McCormick & Company, Incorporated has been relatively high, with 13,254,659 shares shorted as of August 14, 2026, representing 5.51% of the float, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's price rising.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.78 and quick ratio of 0.39 suggest potential liquidity challenges, as the company has less current assets than current liabilities, which could limit its ability to meet short-term obligations without accessing additional financing.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the stock price has declined from its 52-week high of $72.41 to the current level of $51.43, indicating that the market may be pricing in future risks or slowing growth expectations that are not yet reflected in the company's reported financials.

MKC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is $60.50, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $52.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings 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 17.64% 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.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, 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 2.46 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.22. Learn more on how MKC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for McCormick & Company, Incorporated analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/5/2026.
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