MKC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

MKC has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.59%
Payout Ratio 61.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.12%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.23%
Payout FCF 55.0%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 67.84%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -10.5%
Total Return 5y: -17.7%

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Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,110 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%

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MKC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-29 2025-12-29 2026-01-12 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% 0.7%
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.7%
2025-07-07 2025-07-07 2025-07-21 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.6%
2025-04-07 2025-04-07 2025-04-21 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.6%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-13 Quarterly 0.45 7.1% 0.59%
2024-10-07 2024-10-07 2024-10-21 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.53%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-07-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.59%
2024-04-05 2024-04-08 2024-04-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.55%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-08 Quarterly 0.42 7.7% 0.62%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.6%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-07-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.46%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-04-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.46%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-09 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% 0.47%
2022-10-07 2022-10-11 2022-10-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.51%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.45%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.36%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% 0.39%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.42%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.39%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.38%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-11 Quarterly 0.34 -45.2% N/A
2020-10-02 2020-10-05 2020-10-19 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-04-27 Other 0.62 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-13 Quarterly 0.62 8.8% N/A
2019-10-04 2019-10-07 2019-10-21 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-22 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-04-22 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.57 9.6% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-04-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.52 10.6% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-24 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-04-24 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.47 9.3% N/A
2016-10-06 2016-10-11 2016-10-25 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-07-25 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-04-25 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2015-10-08 2015-10-13 2015-10-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-07-09 2015-07-13 2015-07-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-01 2015-04-06 2015-04-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-14 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-13 2014-10-27 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-07-02 2014-07-07 2014-07-21 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-04-03 2014-04-07 2014-04-21 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-14 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% N/A
2013-10-03 2013-10-07 2013-10-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

MKC Dividend FAQ

McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) is a global manufacturer and distributor of spices, seasoning blends, condiments, and related flavor products, serving both the consumer market and industrial food manufacturers. The firm operates two primary segments: Consumer, which sells branded and private-label spices, sauces, desserts and chilled herbs to retailers and e-commerce channels; and Flavor Solutions, which supplies custom seasoning blends, coating systems and compound flavors to multinational food processors and food-service operators.

What is the Dividend Yield of MKC?

As of February 2026, MKC`s dividend yield is 2.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.83 USD by the current share price of 67.42.

Does MKC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MKC paid a dividend of 1.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-29 and the payout was 0.48 USD.

How often does MKC pay dividends?

MKC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MKC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-29.

MKC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MKC for the next 4 payments are between 0.424 (-11.7%) and 0.437 (-9.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MKC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.48 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for McCormick (MKC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MKC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McCormick (MKC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MKC?

MKC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.12% per year.
Strong growth: MKC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MKC?

MKC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.23%. If you bought MKC's shares at 81.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MKC?

MKC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: McCormick has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MKC have a good Dividend Yield?

MKC`s 2.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MKC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MKC is 61.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKC?

MKC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MKC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MKC's Outstanding Shares?

McCormick's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MKC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 1, 2020 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 390,688,000
1986 385,920,000 -1.22%
1987 384,448,000 -0.38%
1988 374,432,000 -2.61%
1989 331,664,000 -11.42%
1990 321,856,000 -2.96%
1991 319,552,000 -0.72%
1992 320,820,000 +0.4%
1993 323,984,000 +0.99%
1994 324,764,000 +0.24%
1995 325,260,000 +0.15%
1996 303,924,000 -6.56%
1997 293,868,000 -3.31%
1998 285,792,000 -2.75%
1999 286,057,500 +0.09%
2000 272,676,900 -4.68%
2001 278,428,400 +2.11%
2002 281,112,000 +0.96%
2003 274,714,000 -2.28%
2004 271,298,000 -1.24%
2005 265,222,000 -2.24%
2006 260,688,000 -1.71%
2007 255,900,000 -1.84%
2008 260,600,000 +1.84%
2009 264,600,000 +1.53%
2010 265,800,000 +0.45%
2011 268,600,000 +1.05%
2012 268,200,000 -0.15%
2013 262,200,000 -2.24%
2014 259,600,000 -0.99%
2015 258,000,000 -0.62%
2016 254,400,000 -1.4%
2017 265,200,000 +4.25%
2018 267,500,000 +0.87%
2019 268,600,000 +0.41%
2020 269,700,000 +0.41%
2021 270,000,000 +0.11%
2022 270,200,000 +0.07%
2023 269,600,000 -0.22%
2024 269,700,000 +0.04%
2025 269,300,000 -0.15%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:16