McCormick & Company Non-Voting

MKC

Market cap $19.1B

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Prepared Remarks Transcript

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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, will be presenting at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference at 5:00 p.m.

McCormick & Company now trades near its 52-week low and below historical valuation, offering an attractive risk-reward setup. MKC demonstrates resilient volume growth, steady market share gains, and benefits from health-conscious, at-home cooking trends. Despite near-term margin pressures from commodity costs and tariffs, management guides for margin improvement and ongoing efficiency initiatives.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated remains a leader in spices and seasonings, with resilient volumes and strong cash flow despite recent share price weakness. Q4 sales rose 3% year over year, driven by consumer volume and pricing, while margin pressure from commodity inflation and tariffs persists. MKC trades at a premium valuation—P/E of 21.8x and EV/EBITDA of 15.4x—despite headwinds, but forward revenue and EBIT growth outpace sector averages.

MKC's fourth-quarter earnings miss estimates, but organic growth improves on gains in Consumer and Flavor Solutions.

McCormick & Company just wrapped up its fiscal year with the release of its Q4 results. Results were mixed relative to expectations but nonetheless were positive, in my view. The company has underperformed over the past year, with share price losses of about 16.5%.