MKC
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McCormick & Company Inc. (MKC) closed at $53.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.5% below its 200-week moving average of $72.38. This places MKC in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -19.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, MKC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MKC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.5%.
With a market cap of $14.3 billion, MKC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 14.2%. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
MKC is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 361.00%.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MKC would have grown to $1708, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. MKC has returned 8.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MKC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MKC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying MKC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.1% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +17.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.5% vs +44.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MKC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MKC has crossed below its 200-week MA 39 times with an average 1-year return of +10.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1975 | 57 | 40.7% | -18.1% | +20548.3% |
| Apr 1975 | Apr 1975 | 1 | 2.4% | +8.1% | +22689.6% |
| Aug 1975 | Jan 1976 | 22 | 10.6% | +11.7% | +22357.0% |
| May 1976 | Jun 1976 | 8 | 5.2% | -5.1% | +22194.2% |
| Nov 1976 | Dec 1976 | 6 | 8.6% | -13.4% | +22859.7% |
| Dec 1976 | Jan 1977 | 4 | 2.0% | -10.2% | +22357.0% |
| Feb 1977 | May 1977 | 10 | 6.0% | -21.1% | +23032.4% |
| May 1977 | Jun 1977 | 4 | 4.3% | -4.5% | +22859.7% |
| Sep 1977 | Nov 1977 | 9 | 12.5% | -3.1% | +23385.5% |
| Nov 1977 | Aug 1979 | 88 | 23.2% | -19.7% | +23207.6% |
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 1 | 10.0% | +24.0% | +23749.6% |
| Jan 1981 | Feb 1981 | 5 | 4.1% | +7.9% | +21875.7% |
| Aug 1981 | Nov 1981 | 15 | 10.3% | +12.8% | +21719.9% |
| Jan 1982 | Jan 1982 | 1 | 2.5% | +54.8% | +20972.6% |
| Feb 1982 | Feb 1982 | 1 | 0.4% | +44.0% | +20410.7% |
| Mar 1982 | Apr 1982 | 3 | 3.5% | +47.6% | +20829.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Jan 1988 | 10 | 17.0% | +58.8% | +10128.3% |
| Apr 1994 | May 1994 | 3 | 0.9% | +9.1% | +1930.7% |
| Jun 1994 | Jan 1995 | 32 | 16.8% | +7.1% | +1882.4% |
| Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 | 2 | 3.1% | +12.0% | +1827.7% |
| Apr 1995 | Jul 1995 | 15 | 7.4% | +4.8% | +1762.1% |
| Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 | 2 | 2.2% | +1.9% | +1772.3% |
| Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 | 1 | 0.8% | +17.9% | +1739.7% |
| Jan 1996 | Feb 1996 | 1 | 0.8% | +16.7% | +1739.7% |
| Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 | 1 | 0.3% | +16.9% | +1729.2% |
| Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 | 1 | 0.9% | +19.7% | +1738.9% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1996 | 7 | 9.9% | +23.2% | +1781.4% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 2 | 6.4% | +45.5% | +1350.2% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 3 | 2.1% | +52.6% | +1277.9% |
| Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | 1 | 1.2% | +1.2% | +361.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Sep 2009 | 48 | 13.7% | +1.3% | +343.8% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.4% | +28.3% | +344.8% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 2 | 0.7% | +5.1% | -29.5% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 10 | 14.4% | -1.3% | -30.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Apr 2023 | 16 | 15.4% | -18.2% | -31.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | 53 | 28.5% | -0.3% | -30.6% |
| Oct 2024 | Dec 2024 | 7 | 6.3% | -12.0% | -29.4% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 8 | 8.8% | -8.3% | -28.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Ongoing | 51+ | 26.5% | Ongoing | -28.6% |
| Average | 13 | — | +10.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MKC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, McCormick & Company Inc. (MKC) is trading 26.5% below its 200-week moving average of $72.38. The current price is $53.23.
What is MKC's 200-week moving average price?
McCormick & Company Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $72.38 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MKC drops below its 200-week moving average?
MKC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is MKC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MKC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 4.0%. Return on equity is 14.2%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MKC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MKC would have grown to $1708, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MKC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MKC pay a dividend?
Yes. McCormick & Company Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 361.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20