McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
MKC price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedMKC is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $44.81
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $44.14–$71.65
- Market cap
- $11.4B
- From 52-week high
- -37.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 255M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #2 of 61
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of spices, seasonings, and flavorings for both consumer and commercial customers. The company operates globally, serving markets across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions.
MKC currently ranks #2 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $11.4B
- P/E (trailing)
- 14x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $7.69B
- Net margin
- 19.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.18
- Gross margin
- 39.3%
- Debt / equity
- 0.61
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 5.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 255M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Fairly Valued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 44 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $50.48
- 200-day average
- $54.34
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.92 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 4.28%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 4
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-13
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-26
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-08 ▲ beat (+14.7%)
2026-05 ▲ beat (+15.9%)
2026-02 ▲ beat (+10.0%)
2025-11 ▼ miss (-1.1%)
2025-08 ▲ beat (+3.7%)
2025-05 ▲ beat (+6.2%)
2025-02 ▼ miss (-6.3%)
2024-11 ▲ beat (+4.3%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 7 buy · 8 hold · 0 sell (15 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $54.9
- Target vs last price
- +22.5%
What our data shows for MKC
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MKC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $44.14–$71.65.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 44.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for MKC
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent MKC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MKC is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- McCormick’s 4% Yield Comes With a Catch (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: McCormick and Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, a traditionally stable area that often attracts income-focused investors. The company's 4% yield appears attractive on the surface, but valuation-focused readers should examine what fundamentals support that payout level, particularly regarding earnings stability and cash flow generation. TickrTrends currently rates MKC as undervalued, suggesting the market may be overlooking positive factors, though investors should verify whether the yield is sustainable or reflects market concerns about the company's ability to maintain current distributions. - Markets Hold Steady as Investors Eye Upcoming Earnings and Economic Data (thestockmarketwatch.com, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: McCormick and Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, where investors typically seek stability during economic uncertainty. As markets remain steady while participants await upcoming earnings reports and economic data, valuation-focused readers should monitor whether MKC's fundamentals support TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment. The timing of earnings announcements will be particularly relevant for understanding whether current market conditions have created a genuine opportunity or simply reflect temporary pricing dynamics. - Is McCormick’s (MKC) Modest Price Tag Hiding a Spicier Story? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: McCormick operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, where companies typically trade at relatively stable valuations due to consistent demand for essential products like spices and seasonings. TickrTrends currently rates MKC as undervalued, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's earnings potential or competitive positioning despite its modest valuation metrics. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether McCormick's financial performance justifies its current undervalued status or if market conditions will eventually reprrice the stock.
More MKC news
- Market Resilience: Stocks Edge Higher as AI Optimism Offsets Treasury Yield Pressure (thestockmarketwatch.com, 2026-10-02)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for MKC showed a shift in momentum this week, with the Relative Strength Index moving from oversold to neutral territory, suggesting a moderation in selling pressure. The stock maintains an undervalued valuation verdict, indicating it trades below levels suggested by fundamental metrics.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — MKC's valuation indicators shifted this week, with the DCF cross-check band moving from an overvalued assessment to fairly valued, while the quality grade declined from C to D. The stock maintains an undervalued valuation verdict overall despite these adjustments in TickrTrends' derived indicators. These changes suggest a mixed week for the Consumer Defensive sector holding.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — MKC's momentum indicator downgraded from A to none this week, while its RSI zone shifted from neutral into oversold territory. These technical changes suggest weakening price momentum and an oversold market condition, though the stock maintains an undervalued valuation verdict according to TickrTrends' assessment.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is MKC stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), MKC is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is MKC's TickrTrends verdict?
MKC's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does MKC compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
MKC ranks #2 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is MKC overbought or oversold?
MKC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does MKC pay a dividend?
Yes. MKC paid $1.92 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 4.28% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 4 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-13.
Does MKC usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters MKC beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about MKC?
Of 15 analysts covering MKC, 7 rate it a buy, 8 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $54.9 (+22.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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