Why is MKC down?
Down 33% over five years while the S&P 500 rose 72%.
- 3 of its 4 biggest one-day falls in five years were on its results days;
−3Long-term trend
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS (MKC) stock
$46.72
Quality Score
1
In its sector
#93of 122
Checks firing
0of 14
From 52-week high
-35.5%
MKC's Quality Score fell 1 point on Tue, Nov 10, to 1. Its price fell below its average of the last 21 days.
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Key facts on MKC
| Since its 2022 high | Down 54% |
| Latest filing | 8-K, Oct 1 |
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MKC catalysts
Coming up
After its last 4 reports it closed -4.4% on average, higher 1 of 4 times.
How MKC ranks in Consumer Staples
MKC is #93 of 122 by Quality Score.
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When does MKC report earnings, and what happens after?
Expected to report Thu Jan 21, before the open (in 72 days).
What an earnings report is: every 3 months, a company tells everyone how much it sold and earned. We read the figures, the outlook, and how the stock moved after.
Close after the report, last 3
-6.1%+1.6%-4.9%
Mar 31Jun 25Oct 1
| Reported | Gap | Reaction | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | +0.9% | -4.9% | -2.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | +4.3% | +1.6% | +11.2% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -6.4% | -6.1% | -5.0% |
MKC sales and profit by year
Sales grew every year from 2018 to 2025, to $6.8B. It made a profit in each of the eight years.
Nothing is firing on MKC right now
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MKC RSI today: 45.9, below its 50-day and 200-day averages
RSI 45.9, MACD above signal, below both averages. Not scored.
The deep dive on MKC
- What it does and how it makes moneyAnnual report, filed Jan 22, 2026
- Where it stands
- What changed in its filingsSEC filing · Jan 22, 2026, against the one of Jan 23, 2025
- Who holds and trades it
MKC insider trades
2 insiders bought $100K across 2 filings, and one insider sold $10.8M across 1 filing, in the last 6 months. The newest:
BuyGavin Hattersley$45K
MKC trades by Congress and the executive branch
10 trades disclosed in the last six months. The newest:
BuyDonald Trump$100K to $250K
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MKC's officers and directors
Officers and directors with a Form 4 in the last 12 months.
Which ETFs hold MKC?
In ETFs: MKC is 0.1% of DGRO, under 0.1% of VIG, and under 0.1% of VYM, the most of the 24 funds Breakaway covers, by their holdings as filed for Jul 31, 2026.
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. This mix is slated to be complemented by the pending addition of Unilever's food brands, primarily Knorr cooking aids and Hellmann's mayonnaise. After the deal closes, the combined business stands to generate 70% of sales from consumers and 30% from restaurants and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. Around 40% of sales should be derived from faster-growing emerging markets, with Europe (around one-quarter) and North America (about one-third) accounting for the remainder.
What McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS says it competes with
“Each segment operates in highly competitive markets around the world.”
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What does MKC's Quality Score say?
MKC scores 1 today, which Breakaway calls Below Average. It is #93 of 122 in Consumer Staples by Quality Score, with 0 of 14 chart checks firing. Down 33% over five years while the S&P 500 rose 72%. Breakaway does not say whether to buy any stock: the score does not know your situation, and it is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Please do your own research.
What is MKC's Quality Score?
MKC scores 1 today, which Breakaway calls Below Average (0 to 5). That is #93 of 122 in Consumer Staples by Quality Score. The score adds up the chart checks, the trend, the company's filed sales, its profits, the news, insider trades, and Congress trades. The section above lists the lines behind MKC's 1.
Are insiders buying MKC?
2 insiders bought $100K across 2 filings, and one insider sold $10.8M across 1 filing, in the last 6 months. The newest is Gavin Hattersley, Director, who bought $45K on Oct 2. Every filing, with the scored weight, for Pro members.
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