Adding to the general bearishness affecting the food sector, several analysts cut their price targets on the stock. Expectations for the company were modest going into its third quarter earnings release, which took place just after the end of September.

Rockland Trust Co. raised its stake in McCormick and Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) by 6.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 393,414 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 22,991 shares during the period. Rockland

The main criticism has long been McCormick's persistently high valuation, typically at the high end of the consumer discretionary range, creating a hurdle for value-conscious investors—but that hurdle is not present this year. Trading at approximately 15x its current-year earnings forecast, the stock is as cheap as it's going to get, and a robust recovery could lie ahead.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) on Thursday reported better-than-expected fiscal 2026 third-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Total Net Sales: Grew 17% in constant currency, including 2% organic growth and acquisition contribution from McCormick de Mexico.Consumer Segment Sales: Consta

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

McCormick's Q3 earnings beat estimates as Mexico acquisition gains, organic growth and margin expansion lift sales and profitability.

McCormick & Company Inc (NYSE:MKC) beat estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit and sales on Thursday, helped by wider margins and the acquisition of McCormick de Mexico.  The spice and flavor maker reported adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, compared with estimates of $0.76.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, reported strong headline Q3 growth driven mainly by acquisitions, with organic growth lagging at just 1.9%. Adjusted operating income margin improved to 17.7%, but MKC's operating margin declined sharply due to special charges tied to integration and cost actions. MKC reaffirmed FY26 guidance, but with most future sales growth reliant on recent acquisitions, organic growth and operational improvements remain modest.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for McCormick (MKC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended August 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.