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of $13.4 billion, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is a global leader in flavor, manufacturing and distributing herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavors across 150 countries and territories.
Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, OLD BAY, Cholula, and Gourmet Garden, serving retailers, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.
Companies worth between $10 billion and $200 billion are generally classified as "large-cap stocks," and McCormick comfortably fits this category.
Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, McCormick operates through its Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments, leveraging its global scale, expertise, and technology to support sustainable growth.
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Sign Up Now! Despite these notable strengths, MKC stock has slipped 31.4% from its 52-week high of $72.41, reached on February 13, 2026.
Over the past three months, MKC shares have gained 5.7%, outpacing the Dow Jones Industrial Average's ($DOWI) marginal gain over the same period.
MKC shares have declined 27.6% YTD and 25.6% over the past 52 weeks, trailing the Dow's 7.7% YTD gain and 12.5% return over the past year.
The stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since last year.
McCormick has been underperforming due to market-share losses in its core spice and seasoning business as consumers increasingly shift toward cheaper private-label alternatives.
Rising commodity costs, inflation, tariffs, and limited pricing power have also pressured margins and demand.
In addition, the planned merger with Unilever's food business has created uncertainty around shareholder dilution, higher debt, and the complexity of integrating the combined operations.
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