MKC's Flavor Solutions beats volume expectations in Q2, as Americas strength and innovation support momentum despite flat EMEA and Asia-Pacific sales.

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, will present at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference at 10:30 a.m.

McCormick & Company is rated "Buy," trading at a 19% discount to fair value, with visible earnings durability and a 40-year dividend growth streak. Q2 2026 results beat expectations, driven by the McCormick de México acquisition, organic growth, and margin expansion from pricing and supply chain savings. The pending $44.8 billion Unilever Foods acquisition could add top brands, boost distribution, and drive mid- to high-teens EPS accretion by year 3 post-close.

McCormick & Company Incorporated remains a Buy, with valuation offering a solid margin of safety and re-rating potential post-Unilever deal. Q2 delivered 16.9% YoY revenue growth, driven by the McCormick de Mexico acquisition and organic pricing, reaffirming 2026 guidance for sales and margin expansion. Risks include higher leverage post-deal, potential selling pressure from Unilever shareholders, and persistent consumer trade-downs to private labels impacting legacy brands.

Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $65 billion ​merger of the unit with U.S. spice maker McCormick , according to a memo seen by Reuters.

The maker of spices and seasonings said the London listing would come in addition to its current listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Combined Company to be Organized into Four Commercial Divisions Grounded in Flavor Leadership: Americas Consumer, International Consumer, Global Food Service, and Global Flavor Combined Executive Team to Bring Together Top Global Talent from Both Businesses Combined Company to Reflect Global Presence with Secondary Listing on London Stock Exchange and International Headquarters in the Netherlands HUNT VALLEY, Md., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) ("McCormick"), today announces the planned operating model, Executive Team, and secondary listing location for the company following the closing of its proposed combination with Unilever's Foods business ("Unilever Foods")1, which is expected by mid-2027.

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The company's core seasoning business has lost market share over the past few years to cheaper alternatives in the spice aisle. Unilever Foods brands like Hellmann's and Knorr face less competition from store brands.