McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Stock Forecast
MKC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.73 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $54.85 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $44.14 – $71.65
MKC analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MKC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MKC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Aug '26) | $0.76 | $0.73 | $0.80 | $0.85 | −11.1% | 11 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $0.64 | $0.61 | $0.66 | $0.66 | −3.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.09 | $3.07 | $3.11 | $3.00 | +3.0% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.22 | $3.12 | $3.42 | $3.09 | +4.2% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MKC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Aug '26) | $1.98B | $1.96B | $2.00B | +14.7% | 9 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $1.96B | $1.95B | $1.98B | +4.6% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.92B | $7.78B | $7.98B | +15.8% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.15B | $8.06B | $8.31B | +2.9% | 12 |
MKC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MKC revenue: reported and forecast
MKC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Aug '26) | $0.84 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $0.76 | −9.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.64 | −4.3% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.09 | +0.0% | 3 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.22 | −2.5% | 1 up · 9 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MKC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MKC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from MKC
15 analysts cover McCormick; their consensus rating is buy (3.73 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $54.85, 18.3% above the latest close of $46.35. Analysts expect earnings of $3.09 per share for FY2026, +3.0% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.22 per share on revenue of $8.2 billion. McCormick beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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MKC forecast FAQ
What is McCormick's price target?
The average analyst price target for McCormick is $54.85, 18.3% above the latest close of $46.35.
Is McCormick a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering McCormick, 4 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is McCormick's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.09 per share for FY2026 (range $3.07 to $3.11); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.22.
What is McCormick's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $7.9 billion, growth of 15.8%; for FY2027 it is $8.2 billion.
Does McCormick usually beat earnings estimates?
McCormick reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.