McCormick & Company, Incorporated

• MKC Stock Price 24h change: -1.11%. From 67.72 USD to 66.97 USD.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a "neutral to slightly bearish short-term" trend. While the 14-day RSI (approx. 59) suggests some buying momentum remains, the price has recently dipped below its 5-day moving average, indicating a minor pullback. Major support is seen near $65.80 (50 DMA), while overhead resistance persists at the 200-day moving average around $68.40.
• McCormick & Company completed the acquisition of a majority stake in McCormick de Mexico on January 3, 2026, aiming to strengthen its presence in the high-growth Latin American market.
• The company confirmed it will report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on January 22, 2026, with analysts currently maintaining a consensus "Hold" rating.
• McCormick paid out its increased quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share on January 12, 2026, marking a significant boost from its previous $0.45 payout.
• Consumer staples stocks outperformed discretionary names on January 12, as the XLP ETF gained 1.1% compared to just 0.4% for XLY, signaling a rotation toward defensive assets amid retail sector volatility.
• J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported a 7% decline in U.S. Retail Pet Food sales, highlighting a broader "category normalization" trend affecting major packaged food players in early 2026.

• MKC Stock Price 24h change: +0.43%. From 67.13 USD to 68.04 USD.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing signs of a short-term recovery. The 14-day RSI is approximately 59, suggesting a "Buy" sentiment, while the 50-day moving average sits near 67.01, acting as a key support level. Analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus, but the price action reflects a bullish breakout from recent consolidation, targeting an upside toward the 75-76 USD range.
• McCormick recently completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in McCormick de Mexico, a move expected to strengthen its presence in the high-growth Latin American market.
• The company is scheduled to report its 2025 fourth-quarter financial results on January 22, 2026, with investors closely watching for margin improvements and volume growth.
• McCormick was highlighted in early January as a top high-yield dividend aristocrat for 2026, following its 38th consecutive year of dividend increases.
• Packaged food companies are facing renewed cost pressures as tariffs on imported aluminum cans and PET bottle resins rose in late 2025, impacting packaging expenses for the 2026 outlook.
• In the UK and Europe, there is a growing push for mandatory "traffic light" nutrition labeling on the front of all food packaging, which could force industry-wide redesigns and transparency adjustments.