Wendell David Associates Inc. cut its holdings in McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC – Free Report) by 7.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 131,453 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,736 shares during the quarter. Wendell David Associates Inc.’s holdings in McCormick & Company, Incorporated were worth $6,630,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Aristotle Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated during the fourth quarter worth about $259,918,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in McCormick & Company, Incorporated by 66.7% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,232,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $417,006,000 after acquiring an additional 2,494,544 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in McCormick & Company, Incorporated by 67.2% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,797,533 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,183,000 after acquiring an additional 1,124,003 shares during the period. Diamant Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated by 4,848.6% in the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,046,630 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,792,000 after purchasing an additional 1,025,480 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Engineers Gate Manager LP purchased a new position in shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $64,522,000. 79.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock Performance
Shares of MKC stock opened at $50.39 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $48.29 and a 200-day simple moving average of $57.76. The company has a market cap of $13.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 0.65. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a 12-month low of $44.82 and a 12-month high of $78.03.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s payout ratio is presently 31.95%.
Insider Activity at McCormick & Company, Incorporated
In related news, Director Gavin Hattersley purchased 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $52.98 per share, with a total value of $105,960.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,906 shares in the company, valued at $153,959.88. This trade represents a 220.75% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 10.60% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on MKC shares. BTIG Research began coverage on McCormick & Company, Incorporated in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded McCormick & Company, Incorporated from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $57.00 to $55.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 26th. HSBC dropped their price objective on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $69.00 to $55.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $59.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $60.50.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Profile
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in spices, seasonings and flavor solutions. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, the company traces its origins to the late 19th century and has grown into a major manufacturer and marketer of branded and private‑label flavor products for consumer, industrial and foodservice markets.
McCormick’s product portfolio includes pure spices and herbs, blended seasonings, marinades, rubs, sauces, extracts and specialty flavorings, along with ingredient systems and custom flavor development for manufacturers and foodservice operators.
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