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MKC stock forecast
MCCORMICK & CO INC · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
The model's rating
Underperform
MKC is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
Changed from Greatly Underperform on September 29, 2026.
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MKC is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
MKC against the S&P 500
| Period | MKC | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -14.4% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | -11.5% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | -30.6% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | -28.4% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $46.40 |
| Market cap | 12.47 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 7.7 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 1.7 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | 1.9 |
| Gross margin | 38.6% |
| Net profit margin | 21.4% |
| Return on equity | 24.9% |
| Beta | -0.3 |
As of June 25, 2026.
MKC and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJM | J M SMUCKER CO | 12.7 Billion | Underperform | SJM vs MKC |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | 10.97 Billion | Outperform | MKC vs HRL |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | 17.2 Billion | Underperform | GIS vs MKC |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO | 26.94 Billion | Greatly Underperform | KHC vs MKC |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about MKC?
The model rates MCCORMICK & CO INC (MKC) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the MKC rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is MKC in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
MKC is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.