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McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V)

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08/14/2025: MKC-V (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -14.59%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 20.49B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.76
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Price to earnings Ratio 26.76
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 67.45 - 85.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 67.45 - 85.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.34%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.87

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-06-25
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Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.5%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.65%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.76
Forward PE 25.13
Enterprise Value 24817388285
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.04
Enterprise Value 24817388285
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.68
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.74
Shares Outstanding 15327700
Shares Floating 264689565
Shares Outstanding 15327700
Shares Floating 264689565
Percent Insiders 20.28
Percent Institutions 8.67

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McCormick & Company Incorporated

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

McCormick & Company was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland. It started as a small flavoring extract company and has grown into a global leader in flavor, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Consumer Segment: Sells spices, herbs, seasonings, and sauces directly to consumers through retail channels. This includes brands like McCormick, Lawry's, and Club House.
  • Flavor Solutions Segment: Provides flavors, seasoning blends, and other food solutions to food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

McCormick is led by a board of directors and a senior management team. Lawrence E. Kurzius is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company is structured into global business units based on geographical regions and customer segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 20
  • McCormick Spices and Seasonings: A wide range of spices, herbs, and seasoning blends for home cooking and foodservice. McCormick holds a significant market share in the spices and seasonings category globally. Competitors include Unilever (Knorr), Kerry Group, and private label brands.
  • Frank's RedHot: A popular hot sauce brand known for its distinctive flavor and heat. It competes with other hot sauce brands like Tabasco (MMC), Cholula (PEP), and Sriracha.
  • Market Share (%): 25
  • French's Mustard: A well-known brand of mustard and other condiments like ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Competitors include Unilever (Hellmann's), Kraft Heinz (Heinz), and private label brands.
  • Market Share (%): 15

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The flavor industry is driven by consumer demand for convenient and flavorful food experiences. Trends include increasing interest in ethnic cuisines, natural and organic products, and healthier options. The industry is competitive, with a mix of large multinational companies and smaller niche players.

Positioning

McCormick is positioned as a global leader in flavor, with a strong brand portfolio and a wide distribution network. Its competitive advantages include its scale, its product innovation, and its relationships with both retailers and foodservice customers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global spices and seasonings market is projected to reach $26.6 billion by 2028. McCormick is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its diversified product portfolio and global reach.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition and reputation
  • Global distribution network
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Strong relationships with retailers and foodservice customers
  • Innovation in flavor solutions

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Intense competition in the spices and seasonings market
  • Potential for product recalls

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Developing new products and flavor solutions
  • Capitalizing on the growing demand for natural and organic products

Threats

  • Increased competition from private label brands
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns
  • Disruptions in the supply chain
  • Currency fluctuations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • UNVR.AS
  • KERRY.IR
  • PEP

Competitive Landscape

McCormick is a dominant player in the spices and seasonings market. Its key advantages include its strong brand recognition, its global distribution network, and its focus on innovation. However, the company faces intense competition from other large multinational companies and smaller niche players.

Major Acquisitions

Cholula Hot Sauce

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 800
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded McCormick's hot sauce portfolio and increased its presence in the growing hot sauce market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: McCormick has grown both organically and through acquisitions. The company's historical growth rate has been driven by its strong brand portfolio, its global distribution network, and its focus on innovation.

Future Projections: Analysts expect McCormick to continue to grow revenue at a moderate pace. Earnings growth is expected to be driven by cost savings and new product introductions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets, investing in new technologies, and streamlining operations.

Summary

McCormick & Company is a strong player in the flavor industry with a solid global presence. Its diverse product portfolio and brand recognition are key strengths. Rising commodity prices and intense competition could pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and innovation are essential for future growth and maintaining market leadership.

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About McCormick & Company Incorporated

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Hunt Valley, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 2003-10-07
President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Brendan M. Foley
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 14100
Full time employees 14100

McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment offers spices, herbs, and seasonings, as well as condiments and sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, Club House, Gourmet Garden, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and McCormick and DaQiao brands in the Asia/Pacific, as well as markets desserts under the Aeroplane brand and packaged chilled herbs under the Gourmet Garden brand name; and markets regional and ethnic brands, such as Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. It also supplies its products under the private labels. This segment serves retailers comprising grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers directly and indirectly through distributors and wholesale foodservice suppliers. The Flavor Solutions segment offers seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. It serves foodservice customers directly and indirectly through distributors. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.