McCormick & Company, Incorporat (MKC) is currently trading at $52.02. Based on 13 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $60.62, implying a 16.5% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

MKC

McCormick & Company, Incorporat

Consumer StaplesOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$52.02

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$51.00$68.00
Current $52.02
Median: $60.00Mean: $58.43Current: $52.02

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • BarclaysJun 29, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $57.00 → $55.00

  • UBSJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $51.00 → $52.00

  • TD CowenJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $64.00 → $60.00

  • BernsteinJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $77.00 → $68.00

  • Deutsche BankJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $59.00 → $60.00

  • JP MorganJun 12, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $64.00 → $63.00

  • UBSJun 2, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $53.00 → $51.00

  • BTIGApr 14, 2026

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • BarclaysApr 2, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $58.00 → $57.00

  • JP MorganApr 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $67.00 → $64.00

  • JefferiesApr 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $81.00 → $64.00

  • BNP ParibasApr 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $83.00 → $75.00

  • BarclaysMar 31, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $67.00 → $58.00

  • Deutsche BankMar 30, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $70.00 → $59.00

  • JP MorganMar 25, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $78.00 → $67.00

  • UBSMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $67.00 → $59.00

  • BarclaysJan 26, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $72.00 → $67.00

  • UBSJan 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $70.00 → $67.00

  • StifelJan 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $71.00 → $65.00

  • Deutsche BankOct 8, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $79.00 → $71.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$60.62

Based on 13 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (8)Hold (7)Sell (0)

Upside

+16.52%

Market Cap

$13.99B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jun 25, 2026D+27
P/E Ratio (TTM)8.66
Forward P/E15.77
P/B Ratio2.00
Dividend Yield3.67%
Return on Equity (ROE)24.73%
Operating Margin17.42%
Debt to Equity65.14
Beta (Volatility)0.63
52 Week Range$44.82 - $73.84
LowCurrent: $52.02High

Latest News

Daily editorial mentioning MKC

Price target moves

Financials Rally as Truist Adjusts Targets; NKE Faces Multiple Cuts

The latest round of target-price revisions as of June 29, 2026, shows a concentrated effort by analysts to recalibrate expectations across the financial sector. Most notably, Truist Securities issued a flurry of upward adjustments on June 26, impacting six major banking institutions. This wave of revisions includes a lift for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) from $332 to $344, Citigroup (C) from $147 to $158, and Wells Fargo (WFC) from $90 to $94. Bank of America (BAC) also saw its target raised to $64, while regional players USB and PNC received bumps to $66 and $257, respectively.

Revisions this week

Outside of the financial group, activity remained heavy in the consumer staples and discretionary sectors. UBS and Deutsche Bank both signaled confidence in Darden Restaurants (DRI), lifting targets to $240 and $236. Meanwhile, consumer staples faced a mixed bag; Jefferies pushed Target (TGT) to $161, yet McCormick & Company (MKC) saw conflicting signals, with an upgrade from UBS countered by downward revisions from TD Cowen and Bernstein.

Ticker Firm Dir Prior → Current
NKE Oppenheimer Down 120 → 60
FDX Truist Down 425 → 365
AMAT Wells Fargo Up 715 → 740
ZTS Stifel Down 95 → 85

What to notice

The most aggressive reassessment occurred in the retail space for Nike (NKE). Oppenheimer slashed its target from $120 to $60, a move echoed by Deutsche Bank’s reduction to $43. These revisions represent a significant departure from the broader market consensus, underscoring a sharp shift in sentiment for the footwear giant. Such deep cuts often signal a fundamental change in how analysts model growth prospects compared to previous quarters.

Sector-wide dispersion

The data highlights a clear divergence between the financial sector's synchronized optimism and the more fragmented outlook for industrials and healthcare. Firms like FedEx (FDX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) saw meaningful downward target adjustments, suggesting a cooling of expectations for heavy industrial output. For a full view of these shifting consensus figures, visit the latest price target moves. By tracking these revisions, it becomes evident that while banks are currently benefiting from upward momentum, other sectors are undergoing a more cautious re-evaluation of valuation models.

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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 2

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

HATTERSLEY GAVIN D K (Director) - 2,000 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
4/10/2026HATTERSLEY GAVIN D KDirectorPurchase at price 52.98 per share.2,000
10/8/2025KURZIUS LAWRENCE ERIKBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 65.86 per share.50,000
2/13/2025PRESTON MARGARET M VDirectorSale at price 77.03 per share.7,150

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MKC?

A. The current target price for McCormick & Company, Incorporat is $60.62, which implies a 16.5% upside from the current price of $52.02. This is based on the consensus of 13 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MKC?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MKC stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 1 insider buys and 2 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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