Is MKC a good investment in 2026?

McCormick & Company trades at a P/E ratio of 22.4, with high volatility (34.3% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of MKC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 34.3%, MKC has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.57 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

McCormick & Company (MKC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does MKC pay dividends?

Yes, McCormick & Company has a dividend yield of 2.92%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$17.64B

P/E RATIO

22.4

BETA

0.57

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.92%

52W HIGH

$86.24

52W LOW

$59.62

VOLATILITY

34.3%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$61.10 → $65.70+7.53%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$82.62 → $65.70-20.5%

MKC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	MKC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	22.4x	21.0x	↑ 7%
Beta	0.57	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.92%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	34.3%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare MKC's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
MKMKC(You are here)	$65.70	$17.64B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$158.30	$370.50B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$78.10	$335.96B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$163.92	$224.13B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

McCormick & Company is currently trading at $65.70, which is 23.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.57, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME3.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MKC a good buy right now?

McCormick & Company trades at 22.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 34.3% volatility.

Does MKC pay dividends?

Yes, McCormick & Company offers a dividend yield of 2.92%. This translates to approximately $1.92 per share annually.

How volatile is MKC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 34.3% and beta of 0.57,MKC is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.