Is McCormick Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is a global leader in flavor, producing and distributing spices, seasonings, and condiments. With a market cap of $19.6 billion, it operates in over 150 countries through its Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments.
Categorized as a "large-cap stock," McCormick's valuation highlights its dominance in the flavor industry. Its innovative products and global reach underscore its position as a leader in the food sector.
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McCormick touched its 52-week high of $86.24 on Mar. 10 and is currently trading 15.1% below that peak. Meanwhile, MKC stock has dropped nearly 10% over the past three months, notably underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average's ($DOWI) 1.4% uptick during the same time frame.
McCormick's performance has remained lackluster over the longer term as well. MKC stock has dropped 4% on a YTD basis and gained 6.7% over the past year, underperforming Dow's marginal 88 bps dip in 2025 and 8.6% gains over the past 52 weeks.
To confirm the downturn, MKC stock has traded consistently below its 200-day moving average and mostly below its 50-day moving average since early April.
McCormick's stock prices observed a marginal dip after the release of its Q1 results on Mar. 25. The company experienced a 2% growth in volumes, but it was mostly offset by currency headwinds, leading to its net sales growing by a modest 17 bps year-over-year to $1.6 billion, which missed the consensus estimates by 38 bps. Meanwhile, its adjusted EPS for the quarter decreased 4.8% year-over-year to $0.60, falling short of Street expectations by 6.3%.
On a positive note, for the full fiscal 2025, the company expects to observe a low-single-digit growth in volumes and a gradual improvement in demand from China.
While McCormick has marginally underperformed its peer Hormel Foods Corporation's (HRL) 3.9% drop on a YTD basis, it has significantly outpaced HRL's marginal 69 bps dip over the past 52 weeks.
Among the 14 analysts covering the MKC stock, the consensus rating is a 'Moderate Buy.' Its mean price target of $84.87 suggests a 15.9% upside potential from current price levels.
On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
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