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MKC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

MKC has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.81%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.72%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.15%
Payout Ratio 61.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -15.7% (S&P 500: 18.6%)
Total Return 5y: -23.5% (S&P 500: 120.9%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 8,901 M 22.1% 57.3%
CALM 4,365 M 9.98% 29.1%
BGS 322 M 18.9% 4.15%
AGRO 817 M 6.56% 12.3%
PRMB 8,259 M 5.55% 10.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 4,365 M 340% 76.2%
DOLE 1,256 M 58.7% 98.0%
PRMB 8,259 M 48.9% 53.5%
SZU 2,352 M 45.7% 89.4%
UTZ 1,075 M 25.2% 100%

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MKC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2025-07-07 2025-07-07 2025-07-21 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.7%
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% 0.6%
2024-10-07 2024-10-07 2024-10-21 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.55%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-07-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.53%
2024-04-05 2024-04-08 2024-04-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.59%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-08 Quarterly 0.42 7.7% 0.55%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.57%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-07-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.6%
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% 0.46%
2022-10-07 2022-10-11 2022-10-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.44%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.51%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.45%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% 0.36%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.36%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.42%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.39%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-11 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% 0.38%
2020-10-02 2020-10-05 2020-10-19 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.32%
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-20 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-04-27 Other 0.31 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-13 Quarterly 0.31 8.8% N/A
2019-10-04 2019-10-07 2019-10-21 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-22 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-04-22 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.285 9.6% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-04-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.26 10.6% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-24 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-04-24 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.235 9.3% N/A
2016-10-06 2016-10-11 2016-10-25 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-07-25 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-04-25 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.215 7.5% N/A
2015-10-08 2015-10-13 2015-10-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-07-09 2015-07-13 2015-07-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-04-01 2015-04-06 2015-04-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-14 Quarterly 0.2 8.1% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-13 2014-10-27 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2014-07-02 2014-07-07 2014-07-21 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2014-04-03 2014-04-07 2014-04-21 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-14 Quarterly 0.185 8.8% N/A
2013-10-03 2013-10-07 2013-10-21 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-07-03 2013-07-08 2013-07-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

MKC Dividend FAQ

McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) manufactures and distributes spices, seasoning blends, condiments, and related flavor products to both consumer and food-service markets. The business is split into two segments: the Consumer segment, which sells branded products such as McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Lawry’s, Cholula, Old Bay and a suite of regional brands through grocery, mass-merchant, warehouse-club, discount, drug-store and e-commerce channels; and the Flavor Solutions segment, which supplies seasoning blends, coating systems and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and food-service operators, often via distributors.

What is the Dividend Yield of MKC?

As of October 2025, MKC`s dividend yield is 2.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 64.11.

Does MKC pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, MKC paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-14 and the payout was 0.45 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 2025-10-14.

Will MKC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-14. 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 7.72% 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 2.15%. If you bought MKC's shares at 83.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.15% 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 2.81% 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 61.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKC?

MKC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.83%. 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 (CAGR)?

McCormick`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has McCormick ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2020-12-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-28 02:25