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McCormick & Co

In its 135-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond consumers, McCormick's customer base includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. And its reach is extensive, with nearly 40% of sales generated beyond its home turf to 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula, among others.

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Shares of consumer staple companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

BofA Securities analysts Bryan D. Spillane, Lisa K. Lewandowski and Peter T. Galbo have put forward on Tuesday their research findings on consumer staple companies in the face of a potential recession.
The analysts said consumer staples have historically outperformed the S&amp;P 500 in most recent recessions, suggesting a defensive edge.
However, the analysts warned that current conditions, such as lingering high prices and weak volume growth, may limit their resilience in a future downturn.
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Still, their limited exposure to new tariffs could make the sector more appealing than others, potentially helping sustain valuation multiples.
During recessions, the Consumer Staples sector stock prices are primarily influenced by earnings per share (EPS) rather than sales growth.
Analysis shows that forward EPS estimates account for over 90% of stock price movement across key subsectors like Beverages, Household &amp; Personal Care (HPC), Packaged Food, and Tobacco, with the correlation being the tightest Beverages and HPC.
The analysts noted that this highlights the critical importance of earnings strength when evaluating stock performance in uncertain economic conditions.
A review of six past recessions reveals that certain Consumer Staples stocks consistently outperformed the S&amp;P 500.
Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>), Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), McCormick &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), and Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) each posted a 100% success rate in outperforming the index during those downturns.
In the last four recessions with the most comprehensive data, McCormick, General Mills, and Church &amp; Dwight Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>) delivered the strongest relative performance.
Top-performing Consumer Staples stocks in a potential downturn will likely share three traits: profit flexibility to offset revenue pressure and rising costs, strong U.S. manufacturing presence to limit tariff-related inflation, and solid balance sheets capable of sustaining share buybacks to boost earnings per share.
Analysts see McCormick, Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) as well-defended, with Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>), Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) and Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) in the next tier of potential outperformers.
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This Beverage Maker, Tobacco Company And Packaged Food Giant Outshine In A Recession

Looking into the current session, McCormick &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) shares are trading at $78.53, after a 2.85% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 4.94%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 3.84%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>How Does McCormick &amp; Co P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 23.03 in the Food Products industry, McCormick &amp; Co Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 27.88. Shareholders might be inclined to think that McCormick &amp; Co Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: McCormick & Co

Shares of McCormick &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower in premarket</a> on Tuesday after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44470121/mccormick-reports-solid-first-quarter-performance-and-reaffirms-2025-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> first-quarter sales growth</a> of 0.2% year-on-year to $1.605 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.612 billion.
Flavor Solutions segment sales increased 1% from the first quarter of 2024 to&nbsp;$686 million, including a 2% unfavorable impact from currency.
Consumer segment sales of&nbsp;$919 million&nbsp;were consistent with the first quarter of 2024 and included a 1% unfavorable impact from currency.
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Gross profit was $604 million, with the margin expanding 20 basis points Y/Y to 37.6%.
Adjusted operating margin contracted 80 basis points to 14%. Adjusted EPS of $0.60 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus estimate of $0.64.</a>
McCormick held $102.8 million in cash and equivalents as of February-end. The company generated an operating cash flow of $115.5 million in the quarter.
&#8220;We are pleased to start the year with solid first quarter results that are in line with our expectations, as we are managing a dynamic environment,&#8221; said President and CEO Brendan M. Foley.
Outlook Reaffirmed: McCormick sees FY25 sales growth of 0% – 2%. The company expects an adjusted EPS of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">$3.03 – $3.08 versus an estimate of $3.07.</a>
The outlook reflects plans to offset costs related to U.S. import tariffs on&nbsp;China&nbsp;with CCI savings and targeted price adjustments.
Due to continued uncertainty regarding the implementation dates and scope of additional potential U.S. import tariffs or retaliatory tariffs put in place by other countries, this outlook does not include any additional impact from tariff actions in 2025.
Price Action: MKC shares traded lower by 3.42% at $77.60 in premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Why Is Food Company McCormick Stock Trading Lower Today?

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McCormick Reaffirms FY25 Net Sales Growth Outlook Of 1% - 3% In Constant Currency

McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.60 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.64 by 6.25 percent. This is a 4.76 percent decrease over earnings of $0.63 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.60 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.61 billion by 0.31 percent. This is a 0.12 percent increase over sales of $1.60 billion the same period last year.

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McCormick & Co Q1 Adj $0.60 Misses $0.64 Estimate, Sales $1.60B Miss $1.61B Estimate

McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) will release its first-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, March 25.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 64 cents per share, up from 63 cents per share in the year-ago period. McCormick projects quarterly revenue of $1.61 billion, compared to $1.6 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Jan. 23, McCormick posted better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
McCormick shares gained 0.2% to close at $80.34 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $66 to $69 on Jan. 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $86 to $90 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and lifted the price target from $85 to $91 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst John Staszak upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $88 on April 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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Considering buying MKC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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McCormick Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

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• PAVmed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAVM#NASDAQ">PAVM</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• BiomX (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHGE#AMEX">PHGE</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Sanara MedTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTI#NASDAQ">SMTI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $25.90 million. 
• Cormedix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRMD#NASDAQ">CRMD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $28.34 million. 
• McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion. 
• Super Hi International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDL#NASDAQ">HDL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $212.06 million. 
• Rumble (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $30.41 million. 
• Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATAT#NASDAQ">ATAT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $272.21 million. 
• Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Atossa Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOS#NASDAQ">ATOS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Verb Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERB#NASDAQ">VERB</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $2.52 per share on revenue of $200 thousand. 
• ACCESS Newswire (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCS#AMEX">ACCS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $7.38 million. 
• Nano Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) is expected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• 17 Education &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YQ#NASDAQ">YQ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• BitFuFu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUFU#NASDAQ">FUFU</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $99.28 million. 
• Core &amp; Main (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $1.67 billion. 
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• Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Viomi Technology Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIOT#NASDAQ">VIOT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
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• Investcorp Credit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICMB#NASDAQ">ICMB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $5.45 million. 
• GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion. 
• Corvus Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• ATA Creativity Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AACG#NASDAQ">AACG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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• GCT Semiconductor Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCTS#NYSE">GCTS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $2.03 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For March 25, 2025

McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, March 25.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 64 cents per share, up from 63 cents per share in the year-ago period. McCormick projects quarterly revenue of $1.61 billion, compared to $1.6 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Jan. 27, Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained McCormick with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $85 to $82.
With the recent buzz around McCormick, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. Currently, McCormick offers an annual dividend yield of 2.25% and a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share ($1.80 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from McCormick, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by McCormick's $1.80 dividend: $6,000 / $1.80 = 3,333 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $267,207 worth of McCormick, or 3,333 shares, to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $1.80 = 667 shares, or $53,473 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains unchanged. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
MKC Price Action: Shares of McCormick fell by 0.7% to close at $80.17 on Friday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From McCormick Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Shares of consumer staples stocks are trading higher. The sector may be up amid economic uncertainty and US tariffs, which could drive a rotation into defensive stocks.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley slashed the price target for Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTLA#NASDAQ">NTLA</a>) from $56 to $11. Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Intellia Therapeutics shares closed at $10.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) price target from $85 to $82. Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained an Equal-Weight rating. McCormick shares closed at $74.89 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $85 to $82.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on McCormick & Co, Lowers Price Target to $82

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $66 to $69.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on McCormick & Co, Raises Price Target to $69

McCormick &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter sales growth of 3% year-on-year to $1.798 billion, beating the analyst consensus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43155089/mccormick-reports-strong-2024-financial-results-and-provides-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $1.77 billion</a>.
Flavor Solutions segment sales grew by 1%, with minimal impact from currency. Consumer segment sales increased 4%.
Gross profit was $722.2 million, with the margin expanding 20 basis points Y/Y to 40.2%.
Operating income rose 3% to $306.2 million and the operating margin remained flat at 17%.
Adjusted EPS of $0.80 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus estimate of $0.77.</a>
McCormick held $186.1 million in cash and equivalents as of November 30, 2024. The company generated an operating cash flow of $922 million in FY24.
&#8220;We are pleased to report strong performance for both fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, an important year for McCormick, in which we built momentum and strengthened our leadership, returning to differentiated and sustainable volume-led growth,&#8221; said Chairman, President, and CEO Brendan M. Foley.
&#8220;Our strategic investments in core categories enabled us to drive positive volume growth, expand our margins, and deliver robust earnings growth.&#8221;
Outlook: McCormick sees FY25 sales growth of 0% – 2% as reported and 1%&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;3% in constant currency. The company expects an adjusted EPS of $3.03 – $3.08 versus the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $3.11.</a>
Price Action: MKC shares are trading higher by 2.29% at $71.55 in premarket at last check Thursday.

McCormick Posts 3% Sales Growth In Q4 As Consumer Demand Rise

McCormick Sees FY25 Adjusted EPS Of $3.03 - $3.08 Vs. $3.12 Est.

McCormick Sees FY25 Sales Growth Of 1% - 3% In Constant Currency

McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.80 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.77 by 3.9 percent. This is a 5.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.85 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.80 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.77 billion by 1.58 percent. This is a 2.57 percent increase over sales of $1.75 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

McCormick & Co Q4 Adj $0.80 Beats $0.77 Estimate, Sales $1.80B Beat $1.77B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 23, 2025

McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/earnings">opening bell, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Hunt Valley, Maryland-based company to report quarterly earnings at 77 cents per share, down from 85 cents per share in the year-ago period. McCormick projects quarterly revenue of $1.77 billion, compared to $1.75 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Nov. 19, 2024, McCormick raised its quarterly dividend from 42 cents to 45 cents per share on its common stock.
McCormick shares fell 1.4% to close at $73.24 on Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $68 to $66 on Jan. 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $86 to $90 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $85 to $91 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst John Staszak upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $88 on April 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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Considering buying MKC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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The World Economic Forum's (WEF) "Global Risks Report" for 2025 paints a sobering picture of the challenges ahead. The survey, released during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-economic-forum#more-news">WEF&#8217;s annual meeting in Davos</a>, Switzerland, highlights the risks of geopolitical tensions, climate change and disinformation. 
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According to the WEF report, 23% of respondents named state-based armed conflict as the most pressing risk for 2025. Persistent geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the unrest in the Middle East, have shaken global trust.
In such a dire situation, defense ETFs and global security ETFs can save the day for investors. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) provides exposure to U.S.-based companies in the defense sector, which could benefit from increased government spending on military capabilities. Moreover, an expense ratio of 0.4% makes it a cost-effective option. Also, a beta of 0.97% means it is at slightly lower risk than the broader market during volatility.
In addition, the SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>) focuses on innovative companies addressing global security challenges, including cybersecurity and physical defense. A glimpse of its top holdings include Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). The fund boasts an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Extreme Weather
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Clean Energy ETFs are well-positioned to capitalize on this global challenge. Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) has holdings in solar energy companies like Enphase Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NYSE">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>), which are poised to benefit from global decarbonization efforts.
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For the second consecutive year, the scourge of misinformation and disinformation has been flagged by WEF as a top risk, leading to societal distrust, markets disruption, and heightened polarization. 
Many tech companies are united in their efforts to curb the spread of misinformation as well as disinformation (there is a very thin line of intentions separating the two terms). However, among those most equipped to fight this menace are cybersecurity companies. Naturally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42829188/hack-attack-cybercrime-surge-fuels-demand-for-cybersecurity-etfs">ETFs focusing on the cybersecurity sector</a> stand to gain.
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) focuses on companies addressing cyber threats, which often fan the fire of misinformation. Stocks of companies like Broadcom, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Crowdstrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), prominent players in the cybersecurity space, are part of this fund&#8217;s holdings. 
Media ETFs like the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) can also benefit from media firms, which are increasingly becoming content-conscious. Media firms may benefit from investing in trusted content creation and digital information technologies.
Why ETFs Are Ideal In Turbulent Times
Insights from over 900 global risk experts, policymakers and industry leaders in September and October last year were obtained to compile WEF&#8217;s survey report. Some of the other short-term risks that the WEF's report highlights include societal polarization, cyber espionage, pollution, and inequality.
In these turbulent times, investors seek to hedge their investments instead of holding back from the market. ETFs come into the picture as flexible, cost-efficient and concern-specific instruments that allow investors to diversify their portfolios across sectors and geographies during global uncertainties.
As Carolina Klint of Marsh McLennan Europe told CNBC, "I think we're navigating an era now marked by increasing economic tensions&#8230;And I think we have to recognize the fragmentation is not a theoretical concern. It is something that we need to confront today. So, it has resulted in a more complex and uncertain trading environment." 
Building a resilient portfolio with ETFs aligned to global challenges can help investors power through 2025.
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