MKC.V Should I Buy
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Voting CS (MKC.V) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company has demonstrated modest revenue and net income growth in its latest quarter, the stock is currently under pressure due to missed earnings expectations, lower-than-expected guidance for FY26, and gross margin challenges. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and options data reflects a highly bearish sentiment. Given the lack of strong positive catalysts and the absence of proprietary trading signals, it is advisable to hold off on purchasing this stock at this time.
The MACD is negative and expanding, indicating bearish momentum. The RSI is neutral at 26.809, and moving averages are converging, showing no clear trend. The stock is trading near its support level (S1: 65.631), with resistance levels at R1: 70.739 and R2: 72.316. Overall, the technical indicators suggest a bearish trend.
The company has shown modest revenue growth (+2.91% YoY) and net income growth (+5.30% YoY) in its latest quarter. EPS also increased by 5.00% YoY.
Gross margin dropped by 2.94% YoY. Analysts have lowered price targets, citing unexpected cost headwinds and weaker-than-expected organic sales growth. Options data reflects bearish sentiment, and technical indicators suggest a bearish trend.
In Q4 2025, McCormick's revenue increased by 2.91% YoY to $1.85 billion, net income rose by 5.30% YoY to $226.6 million, and EPS grew by 5.00% YoY to $0.84. However, gross margin declined by 2.94% YoY to 38.99%.
Analysts have recently lowered price targets, with the consensus range now between $67 and $85. Most analysts maintain a Neutral or Equal Weight rating, with some Buy ratings. The sentiment reflects concerns about cost headwinds, margin pressures, and below-consensus guidance for FY26.
