McCormick & Company, Incorporated
MKCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is listed under Packaged Foods. Valued at $13.95B, MKC is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions.
Market Cap
$13.95B
Beta
0.63
P/E (TTM)
8.64
P/E (Fwd)
15.74
EPS (TTM)
$6.01
EPS (Fwd)
$3.30
ROE
24.7%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$331.2M
Total Debt
$4.93B
Free CF
$714.0M
52W Change
-24.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MKC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, MKC finished 0.26% above its 150-day moving average ($53.66) and 4.73% below its 200-day moving average ($56.47). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MKC overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, MKC's RSI(14) was 47.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated carries $4.93B in total debt against $331.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 14.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $714.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 24.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $6.35B (2022) to $6.84B (2025).
MKC's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for McCormick & Company, Incorporated and its sector.