Sharemaestro company-news research for McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
Company news sentiment
Latest MKC-V news and sentiment
McCormick & Company Incorporated
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Early balanced news score
29 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
29 current stories are mapped specifically to MKC-V.
The score uses 8 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.505.
Confidence is 32/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 01:43 | 50 | +0 | 30/100 (-2) | 29 (0) | Provisional |
| 17 Sep 23:59 | 50 | -2 | 32/100 (+1) | 29 (0) | Provisional |
| 16 Sep 23:59 | 52 | -1 | 31/100 (+4) | 29 (+2) | Provisional |
| 14 Sep 23:59 | 53 | +0 | 27/100 (-1) | 27 (+1) | Provisional |
| 13 Sep 23:59 | 53 | +1 | 28/100 (+3) | 26 (+1) | Provisional |
| 12 Sep 23:59 | 52 | +0 | 25/100 (+7) | 25 (0) | Provisional |
| 11 Sep 23:59 | 52 | -1 | 18/100 (-4) | 25 (-9) | Provisional |
| 07 Sep 23:59 | 53 | -1 | 22/100 (-7) | 34 (-7) | Provisional |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
McCormick and Unileverโs $45B merger under investigation in UK
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the proposed $44.8 billion merger between McCormick & Co. and Unilever's food division. The regulator will issue a Phase 1 decision by November 11 to determine if the deal violates antitrust law. McCormick and Unilever are already attempting to sell Colmanโs mustard to mitigate potential competition concerns arising from the merger, which is expected to close in 2027.
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 14:03
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Legal or regulatory risk
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 60/100
- 30-day weight
- 24.8% of the score ยท 1.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick or Smucker: One Dividend Aristocrat Will Outrun the Other
Quick Read McCormick (MKC) delivers 40 consecutive dividend increases and a forward P/E of 15 post-selloff; Smucker (SJM) offers cheaper value but fragile earnings. Smucker generates $975 million in free cash flow covering its dividend comfortably, but goodwill impairments and coffee tariffs erode earnings quality. McCormick's flavor brands deliver 40% gross margins and 30% operating income growth, structural advantages Smucker's coffee and snack portfolio cannot match. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and McCormick didn
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 12:11
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 1.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated $MKC Shares Sold by Corient Private Wealth LP
Corient Private Wealth LP reduced its stake in McCormick & Company, Incorporated ($MKC) by 12.9% during the second quarter, selling 42,430 shares and retaining 285,333 shares valued at $14.4 million. The article also highlights mixed analyst sentiment, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $60, alongside McCormick's strong quarterly earnings of $0.80 EPS and $1.94 billion in revenue. Additionally, it notes insider selling activity by a major shareholder and details the company's dividend payout.
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 21:03
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 47/100
- 30-day weight
- 18.3% of the score ยท 2.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Unilever-McCormick deal comes under scrutiny of UK watchdog
McCormick's acquisition of Unilever's food assets is to face the scrutiny of the UK watchdog as the regulator assesses any competition impacts. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it is launching a so-called Phase I investigation into the deal announced in March for a value of $44.8bn. It will see US-headquartered seasonings and spices business McCormick & Co. take over most of the FMCG giant's food assets, including the Knorr soups and Hellmann's mayonnaise brands but not Lipton drinks nor Unilever's operations in India, Nepal and Portugal. Last month, Unilever and McCormick & Co
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 14:18
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Legal or regulatory risk
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 2.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
MKC Stock Pops Premarket: McCormick CEO Highlights Margin Strength In Tough Cost Environment
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 04:03
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 19.4% of the score ยท 2.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
3 Defensive Dividend Stocks for Fed Uncertainty Including McCormick and UnitedHealth
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 15:34
- News subject
- Capital return
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 4.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated $MKC Stock Position Boosted by California State Teachers Retirement System
The California State Teachers Retirement System significantly increased its stake in McCormick & Company (MKC) by 4,040.2% in Q2 2026, now owning 8.29% of the company valued at $1.12 billion. McCormick reported strong Q2 earnings with EPS of $0.80 and revenue of $1.94 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.48, resulting in an annualized yield of 3.7%, while analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $60.50.
- Published
- 13 Sep 2026 07:08
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 45/100
- 30-day weight
- 13.8% of the score ยท 5.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
MKC Stock Pops Premarket: McCormick CEO Highlights Margin Strength In Tough Cost Environment
- Published
- 12 Sep 2026 01:26
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 44/100
- 30-day weight
- 11% of the score ยท 7.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick sets priorities for next chapter
McCormick & Co., Inc. is focusing on five key priorities to drive growth following its acquisition of Unilever Foods. These priorities include strengthening commercial execution in key markets, expanding high-growth brands globally, leveraging combined expertise for scalable innovation, capitalizing on global foodservice opportunities, and enhancing flavor capabilities for customer co-innovation. The company anticipates developing these opportunities in phases over three years to achieve sustainably higher growth.
- Published
- 12 Sep 2026 00:32
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $MKC
- Published
- 11 Sep 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Guidance
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick: An Attractive Opportunity For Long-Term Growth
- Published
- 07 Sep 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 11.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
22,850 Shares in McCormick & Company, Incorporated $MKC Acquired by Investors Research Corp
Investors Research Corp acquired 22,850 shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) valued at $1.15 million in the second quarter, contributing to institutional ownership of 79.74%. McCormick exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with $0.80 EPS and $1.94 billion in revenue, also declaring a $0.48 quarterly dividend. Analyst ratings are mixed, with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of $60.50, while major shareholder Lawrence Erik Kurzius recently sold a significant stake.
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 08:30
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 32/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.6% of the score ยท 16.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Company to Report 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results on October 1, 2026
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, is scheduled to conduct a conference call and webcast of its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Brendan Foley, Chairman, President & CEO; Marcos Gabriel, Executive Vice President & CFO; and Faten Freiha, Vice President of Investor Relations will be hosting the call. A live audio webcast of the call along with the accompanying presentation materials will be available on the McCormick website ir.mccormick.com. If you
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 12:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 18.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
MKC Stock Pops Premarket: McCormick CEO Highlights Margin Strength In Tough Cost Environment
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 01:56
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 36/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.1% of the score ยท 19.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Anne Bramman Intends to Resign from the Board of McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Step Down as Chair of the Audit Committee Effective September 1, 2026
Anne Bramman will resign from the Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, and step down as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective September 1, 2026. This decision is due to her new role as Executive Vice President and CFO of Best Buy Co. Inc., requiring more time. Valarie Sheppard will assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee.
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 16:16
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 21.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick (MKC) Earnings Reading: EPS Prints Above Forecast in Latest Trading; After Earnings: Shares Close 3.06% Lower in Latest Trading - Earnings Surprise Score
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 23.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Co. Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
McCormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) shares fell 3.06% on Tuesday, closing at $54.48, despite a positive trading session for the broader stock market, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing gains. This decline broke a two-day winning streak for the company's stock.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 21:12
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction, Large negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 24.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Co. Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
McCormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) shares rose 1.43% to $56.20 on Monday, outperforming its competitors. This gain occurred during a mixed trading session where the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased, but the S&P 500 Index declined. This marks the stock's second consecutive day of gains.
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 20:44
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 30/100
- 30-day weight
- <0.1% of the score ยท 25.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick stock holds bullish tone as merger and earnings reshape the flavor leader
McCormick & Company (MKC) stock is displaying a bullish trend, driven by strong second-quarter 2026 earnings that beat expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance. This positive performance is further bolstered by a planned $65 billion merger with a substantial portion of Unileverโs food business, which is set to significantly expand McCormick's scale in the global spice, condiments, and prepared-foods market. Technical analysis points to a support level of $53.70 and a resistance target of $60.00, reinforcing the near-term bullish outlook for investors.
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 17:20
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.8% of the score ยท 25.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Mccormick & Co price tries to vent off overbought saturation - Forecast today - 24-08-2026
McCormick & Company (MKC) is experiencing volatile intraday trading, attempting to counteract overbought conditions and emerging bearish signals. Despite this, the stock remains in a short-term bullish corrective wave, supported by an ascending trendline and trading above its 50-day Simple Moving Average. The outlook remains bullish for MKC as long as it stays above $53.70, targeting resistance at $60.00.
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 13:12
- News subject
- Guidance
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 25.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick (MKC) Earnings Reading: Reported EPS Tops Expectations for the Current Session; Latest Reaction: Shares Finish 0.34% Up in the Latest Reading - Earnings Quality Analysis
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 03:36
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.2% of the score ยท 25.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
MKC Stock Pops Premarket: McCormick CEO Highlights Margin Strength In Tough Cost Environment
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 02:25
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 35/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.8% of the score ยท 26.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
7,414,640 Shares in McCormick & Company, Incorporated $MKC Purchased by XXEC Inc.
XXEC Inc. has acquired a significant stake of 7.41 million shares in McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) for approximately $154.6 million, making it their 20th-largest portfolio holding. This purchase gives XXEC Inc. a 2.76% ownership in McCormick, a company that recently exceeded quarterly earnings expectations and maintains a quarterly dividend. Meanwhile, McCormick's largest individual shareholder, Lawrence Erik Kurzius, sold a substantial portion of his shares.
- Published
- 23 Aug 2026 11:20
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 34/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.9% of the score ยท 26.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick Flavor Solutions Volume Beats Views: Can Growth Continue?
McCormick & Company's Flavor Solutions business saw strong volume growth in Q2 fiscal 2026, exceeding expectations due to strength in the Americas across CPG, private-label, and Branded Foodservice sectors. The company expects this momentum to continue, driving overall volume growth for fiscal 2026 despite some softness in EMEA and Asia-Pacific. McCormick's stock has outperformed its industry and the broader market, though it trades at a premium P/E ratio.
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 15:41
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 33/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.5% of the score ยท 28.4d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Will Earnings Beat Driven by Pricing and Deals Change McCormickโs (MKC) Investment Narrative?
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.8% of the score ยท 28.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Co. Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
Shares of McCormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) declined by 2.23% on Thursday, closing at $55.22. This underperformance occurred during a generally negative trading session, with the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experiencing losses. The stock's fall ended a two-day winning streak for the company.
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 17:11
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 30/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.5% of the score ยท 29.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
McCormick & Company Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
McCormick Company Incorporated on screen in front of website_By Timon Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is a global leader in flavor, manufacturing and selling herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces, and flavor solutions across roughly 150 countries and territories. Valued at $14.9 billion by market cap, the company supplies its products under McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Cholula Hot Sauce, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas. McCormick's stock has been losing flavor on Wall Street, significantly trailing both the broader market and its industry
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 11:28
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 29.6d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
McCormick & Company to Present at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference
McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) will present at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Chairman, President, and CEO Brendan Foley, along with EVP & CFO Marcos Gabriel, will represent the company. A live audio webcast and replay will be available on McCormick's investor website.
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 11:40
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 29.6d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
McCormick (MKC) Earnings Reading: EPS Comes in Above Forecast on the Day; Post-Earnings: The Stock Gains 2.17% in the Latest Reading - Revenue Warning Signal
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 08:30
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.7% of the score ยท 29.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
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It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.