McCormick & Company to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results on March 31, 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

McCormick (NYSE: MKC) will report first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET with a live conference call and webcast.

Executives Brendan Foley, Marcos Gabriel, and Faten Freiha will host. A live audio webcast, presentation materials, and an archived replay (available until April 21, 2026) will be posted at the company investor website.

News Market Reaction – MKC

-5.46%

33 alerts

-5.46% News Effect

-$943M Valuation Impact

$16.33B Market Cap

0.2x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, MKC declined 5.46%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 33 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $943M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $16.33B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Earnings call date: March 31, 2026 Call time: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time US replay number: 877-660-6853 +3 more

6 metrics

Earnings call date March 31, 2026 First quarter 2026 results conference call

Call time 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time Start time for Q1 2026 earnings call

US replay number 877-660-6853 Telephone replay access in the United States

International replay number 201-612-7415 Telephone replay access internationally

Conference ID 13759133 ID required to access the earnings call replay

Replay end date April 21, 2026 Replay available until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time

Market Reality Check

Price: $57.69 Vol: Volume 2,058,650 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$57.69 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,058,650 vs 20-day average 2,957,117 (relative volume 0.7x). normal

Technical Price 64.18 is trading below 200-day MA of 68.64, with shares 25.58% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

MKC was down 1.03% while close packaged-food peers were mixed: HRL -1.53%, GIS -...

MKC was down 1.03% while close packaged-food peers were mixed: HRL -1.53%, GIS -1.7%, SJM -3.16%, K -0.02%, KHC +0.21%, with no peers in the momentum scanner.

Previous Earnings date Reports

1 past event · Latest: Dec 22 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 22	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.5%	Announcement of Q4 2025 results call timing and webcast details.

Pattern Detected

Prior “earnings date” announcement saw a modest +0.5% move, suggesting typically small reactions to scheduling updates.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, McCormick has combined strategic actions with routine investor communications. It completed a $750 million acquisition to raise its McCormick de Mexico stake to 75%, then reported FY2025 results with 2% sales growth and guided FY2026 net sales up 13%–17%. The board also approved a 7% dividend increase and refreshed its directors. Against this backdrop, earnings date notices, like today’s and the one on Dec 22, 2025, have historically produced only small stock moves (around +0.5%).

Historical Comparison

+0.5% avg move · Past earnings-date notices for MKC led to modest moves near +0.5%, indicating scheduling updates hav...

earnings date

+0.5%

Average Historical Move earnings date

Past earnings-date notices for MKC led to modest moves near +0.5%, indicating scheduling updates have typically had limited price impact.

Earnings date communications have remained consistent: announcing call timing, presenters, and webcast/replay access for quarterly results.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2026-02-20

An effective S-3ASR shelf filed on 2026-02-20 allows McCormick to issue common, non-voting common, and debt securities via one or more future offerings; no usage has been recorded yet (usage_count 0).

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -5.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine earn...

Analysis

The stock moved -5.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine earnings date notice would have contrasted with the prior similar release, which saw a move of about +0.5%. Such weakness might have reflected broader concerns already in place, including earlier reactions to earnings and acquisitions, rather than this scheduling update alone. The effective S-3ASR shelf could also factor into risk perceptions around potential future capital raises.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, is scheduled to conduct a conference call and webcast of its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday March 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Brendan Foley, Chairman, President & CEO; Marcos Gabriel, Executive Vice President & CFO; and Faten Freiha, Vice President of Investor Relations will be hosting the call. A live audio webcast of the call along with the accompanying presentation materials will be available on the McCormick website ir.mccormick.com.

If you are unable to attend the live webcast, the presentation will be archived on the same website. To listen to an audio replay, call 877-660-6853 in the United States or 201-612-7415 internationally. When prompted, enter the conference ID number 13759133. The replay will be available until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on April 21, 2026.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With approximately $7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments and flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, Gourmet Garden, FONA and Giotti. The breadth and reach of our portfolio uniquely position us to capitalize on the consumer demand for flavor in every sip and bite, through our products and our customers' products. We operate in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions, which complement each other and reinforce our differentiation. The scale, insights, and technology that we leverage from both segments are meaningful in driving sustainable growth.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is committed to its Purpose – To Make Life More Flavorful – and driven by its Vision - To be the World's Most Trusted Source of Flavor.

To learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information contact:

Investor Relations:
Faten Freiha - faten_freiha@mccormick.com

Global Communications:
Lori Robinson - lori_robinson@mccormick.com

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SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated

FAQ

When will McCormick (MKC) report its Q1 2026 results and how can I listen?

McCormick will report Q1 2026 results on March 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. According to the company, a live audio webcast and presentation materials will be available on the McCormick investor website, with an archived replay posted afterwards through April 21, 2026.

Who will participate in the McCormick (MKC) Q1 2026 earnings call?

The call will be hosted by Brendan Foley, Marcos Gabriel, and Faten Freiha. According to the company, these executives will present results and answer investor questions during the March 31, 2026 webcast and conference call.

Where can investors find the McCormick (MKC) webcast and presentation materials?

Investors can access the live webcast and materials on the McCormick investor website at ir.mccormick.com. According to the company, the presentation will also be archived on that site for on-demand viewing after the live event.

How can I listen to an audio replay of the McCormick (MKC) Q1 2026 call?

To listen to an audio replay, call 877-660-6853 (US) or 201-612-7415 (international) and enter conference ID 13759133. According to the company, the replay is available until midnight Eastern Time on April 21, 2026.

Will the McCormick (MKC) Q1 2026 presentation be available if I miss the live call?

Yes. According to the company, the presentation will be archived on the McCormick investor website so investors can view the slides and listen to the replay after the live March 31, 2026 event.

What time should investors join the McCormick (MKC) webcast on March 31, 2026?

Investors should join at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2026 for the live presentation. According to the company, the webcast will start at that time and include an accompanying slide presentation and post-event archive.