McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) in the last few weeks:

• 6/26/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $57.00 to $55.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 6/26/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $64.00 to $60.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/26/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $51.00 to $52.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/26/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by Sanford C. Bernstein from $77.00 to $68.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 6/26/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $59.00 to $60.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/12/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 6/12/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $64.00 to $63.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/4/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $64.00 to $62.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/2/2026 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $53.00 to $51.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 20th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s dividend payout ratio is 31.95%.

Insider Buying and Selling at McCormick & Company, Incorporated

In other news, Director Gavin Hattersley acquired 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $52.98 per share, with a total value of $105,960.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 2,906 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $153,959.88. The trade was a 220.75% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 10.60% of the company’s stock.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in spices, seasonings and flavor solutions. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, the company traces its origins to the late 19th century and has grown into a major manufacturer and marketer of branded and private‑label flavor products for consumer, industrial and foodservice markets.

McCormick’s product portfolio includes pure spices and herbs, blended seasonings, marinades, rubs, sauces, extracts and specialty flavorings, along with ingredient systems and custom flavor development for manufacturers and foodservice operators.