McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Expected to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is expected to release its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 31st. Analysts expect McCormick & Company, Incorporated to post earnings of $0.63 per share and revenue of $1.7922 billion for the quarter. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.050-3.130 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.01). McCormick & Company, Incorporated had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 14.27%. The company had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.84 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.80 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect McCormick & Company, Incorporated to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MKC opened at $53.23 on Tuesday. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a 1-year low of $52.63 and a 1-year high of $83.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.29 billion, a PE ratio of 18.17, a PEG ratio of 3.11 and a beta of 0.58. The business’s 50 day moving average is $64.87 and its 200-day moving average is $66.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54.

Insider Transactions at McCormick & Company, Incorporated

In other McCormick & Company, Incorporated news, Director Michael D. Mangan sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.92, for a total value of $339,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 43,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,922,529.68. The trade was a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jacques Tapiero sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.09, for a total transaction of $335,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 31,596 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,119,775.64. This trade represents a 13.66% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 115,000 shares of company stock worth $7,947,300. Insiders own 10.60% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Motiv8 Investments LLC bought a new position in McCormick & Company, Incorporated during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its stake in McCormick & Company, Incorporated by 340.0% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 462 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 357 shares in the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the second quarter worth $56,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the second quarter worth $64,000. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted its position in shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated by 78.5% during the fourth quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after purchasing an additional 449 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.74% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have issued reports on MKC. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $72.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 26th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $74.00 to $81.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $72.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $87.00 price target on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, HSBC cut their price target on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $75.00 to $69.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $73.30.

About McCormick & Company, Incorporated

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in spices, seasonings and flavor solutions. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, the company traces its origins to the late 19th century and has grown into a major manufacturer and marketer of branded and private‑label flavor products for consumer, industrial and foodservice markets.

McCormick’s product portfolio includes pure spices and herbs, blended seasonings, marinades, rubs, sauces, extracts and specialty flavorings, along with ingredient systems and custom flavor development for manufacturers and foodservice operators.