Market Cap
$12.5B
MKC
MCCORMICK & CO INC
$44.67 ▲ +1.20%
Prev close $44.14Market cap$12.5B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$58.46 (+32.4%)
▲ Neutral
Analyst conviction 5/10
Insider Selling Cluster (2 insiders)37 New Institutional Positions13 Institutional Exits Consumer & Retail
Snapshot
The big-picture read on MKC right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (50%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$9.7B
Inst. Activity
37 buys / 13 sells
Insider Activity
$55.2K buy / $10.8M sell
Insider Net $
-$10.8M
Social Sentiment
67° Warm
SEC Reports
2
Congressional
3 trades
Price chart 30d -15.0%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 5, 2026 earnings_calendar
MKC Q3 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-10-05
Sep 23, 2026 Insider
Foley Brendan M was granted 51.063 shares
Chairman, President & CEO @ $49.09 ($2.5K)
Sep 8, 2026 Insider
Foley Brendan M was granted 48.3 shares
Chairman, President & CEO @ $51.90 ($2.5K)
Sep 8, 2026 Insider
Jul 21, 2026 SEC Piper Sarah was granted 48.911 shares
Chief Human Relations Officer @ $51.90 ($2.5K)
Four small-to-mid-size asset managers added to MKC positions in Q2 2026, totaling $4.3M in net buying, while one asset m
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 4/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Sanders Capital, LLC — NEW
8,107,755 shares ($408.8M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Mar 18, 2026 SEC Boston Partners — ADD
7,230,202 shares ($364.6M)
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. The filing is an 8-K reporting an event under
8-K — Impact 3/10
Analyst ratings buy % -5.7%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
50% rate it Buy or better · 20 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Oct 2, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Oct 2, 2026 | BNP Paribas | MAINTAIN | Outperform | — |
| Oct 2, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | 56% |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Hold | 54% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | TD Cowen | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 56% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | 56% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 53% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 53% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 53% |
Price targets
Where 13 covering analysts think MKC trades over the next 12 months.
$58.46 +32.4% upside Strong Buy
Current$44.14 Low$48.00 Median$56.00 High$75.00 13 analysts
$48.00$75.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.3/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +0.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
67°
Warm
BearishNeutralBullish
Recent posts
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
2 SEC filing reports analyzed · 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 3.5/10.
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
MKC Q3 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-10-05
Oct 1, 2026
earnings
McCORMICK REPORTS SOLID THIRD QUARTER PERFORMANCE AND REAFFIRMS 2026 OUTLOOK
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial resul
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MKC — 72.2% short (2.6M / 3.6M)
Short: 2,579,974 | Exempt: 306 | TRF Vol: 3,574,228 | Short Ratio: 72.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MKC — 67.4% short (1.7M / 2.5M)
Short: 1,678,183 | Exempt: 1,144 | TRF Vol: 2,488,585 | Short Ratio: 67.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MKC — 62.0% short (0.8M / 1.3M)
Short: 803,739 | Exempt: 9,585 | TRF Vol: 1,297,160 | Short Ratio: 62.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Q | $0.64 | $0.59–$0.67 | -2.6% | -3.9% | 0↑ 2↓ | $1.9B | 5 |
| Current Q | $0.84 | $0.77–$0.94 | -2.4% | -4.8% | 0↑ 1↓ | $2.1B | 10 |
| Current FY | $3.09 | $3.05–$3.11 | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0↑ 1↓ | $7.9B | 13 |
| Next FY | $3.26 | $3.08–$3.44 | 5.5% | -1.3% | 0↑ 1↓ | $8.2B | 12 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.840 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.882 | -0.042 |
| 30d ago | $0.882 | -0.042 |
| 60d ago | $0.883 | -0.043 |
| 90d ago | $0.883 | -0.043 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own MKC (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $9.7B total value (192,490,952 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 37 institutions added/increased vs 13 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 20,948,941 | $1.1B | 10.9% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 16,607,445 | $837.3M | 8.6% | — |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 16,522,728 | $833.1M | 8.6% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 15,326,182 | $772.7M | 8.0% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 13,850,739 | $698.4M | 7.2% | — |
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 11,388,915 | $574.2M | 5.9% | — |
| Sanders Capital, LLC | 8,107,755 | $408.8M | 4.2% | NEW |
| Boston Partners | 7,230,202 | $364.6M | 3.8% | ADD +64.1% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 6,812,505 | $342.1M | 3.5% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 4,932,093 | $248.7M | 2.6% | ADD +28.8% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Capital, LLC | NEW | — | 8,107,755 | — | $408.8M |
| Boston Partners | ADD | 4,405,450 | 7,230,202 | +64.1% | $364.6M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 3,829,370 | 4,932,093 | +28.8% | $248.7M |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADD | 2,726,914 | 4,284,734 | +57.1% | $216.1M |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | DOUBLED | 1,817,198 | 3,982,901 | +119.2% | $200.8M |
| VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | DOUBLED | 1,689 | 3,193,567 | +188980.3% | $161.0M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | DOUBLED | 1,330,482 | 3,015,957 | +126.7% | $152.1M |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 1,400,273 | 2,225,140 | +58.9% | $112.2M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | ADD | 836,986 | 1,329,928 | +58.9% | $69.9M |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 2,749,976 | 1,262,015 | -54.1% | $63.6M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
11 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$10.8M — $55.2K bought, $10.8M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Foley Brendan M | Chairman, President & CEO | AWARD | 51.063 | $49.09 | $2.5K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Foley Brendan M | Chairman, President & CEO | AWARD | 48.3 | $51.90 | $2.5K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Piper Sarah | Chief Human Relations Officer | AWARD | 48.911 | $51.90 | $2.5K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Tapiero Jacques | Director | AWARD | 185.874 | $53.80 | $10.0K |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Foley Brendan M | Chairman, President & CEO | AWARD | 44.604 | $56.20 | $2.5K |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Piper Sarah | Chief Human Relations Officer | AWARD | 45.168 | $56.20 | $2.5K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Kurzius Lawrence Erik | 10%+ Owner | EXERCISE | 205,538 | $49.03 | $10.1M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Kurzius Lawrence Erik | 10%+ Owner | SELL | 205,538 | $52.69 | $10.8M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Foley Brendan M | Chairman, President & CEO | AWARD | 47.181 | $53.13 | $2.5K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Piper Sarah | Chief Human Relations Officer | AWARD | 47.779 | $53.13 | $2.5K |
Congressional trades
MKC trades disclosed by members of Congress, with disclosure delay.
2 members · 1 buys / 2 sells
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Julia Letlow | R | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | McCormick & Co Inc | Mar 13, 2026(40d) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Julie Johnson | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | McCormick & Co Inc | Aug 6, 2026(318d) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Julie Johnson | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | McCormick & Co Inc | Aug 6, 2026(318d) |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for MKC.
Shares short
15,951,184
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-0.6%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
5.7
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈5.9%
Estimate — not % of float
All MKC filing & press-release reports (2)
- INST-CLUSTER reportJul 21, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 18, 2026