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MKC (McCormick) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $103 Mil (As of Feb. 2025)


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What is McCormick Cash And Cash Equivalents?

McCormick's quarterly cash and cash equivalents declined from Aug. 2024 ($200.80 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($186.10 Mil) but then stayed the same from Nov. 2024 ($186.10 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($102.80 Mil).

McCormick's annual cash and cash equivalents declined from Nov. 2022 ($334.00 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($166.60 Mil) but then increased from Nov. 2023 ($166.60 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($186.10 Mil).


McCormick Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for McCormick's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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McCormick Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

McCormick Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
Cash And Cash Equivalents
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McCormick Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25
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McCormick Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.


McCormick  (NYSE:MKC) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.


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McCormick Business Description

Address
24 Schilling Road, Suite 1, Hunt Valley, MD, USA, 21031
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.
Executives
Gregory Repas officer: V.P.& Asst. CFO 24 SCHILLING CIRCLE, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Lawrence Erik Kurzius director, officer: Chairman, President & CEO 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Maritza Gomez Montiel director C/O APTARGROUP, INC., 265 EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 100, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014
Preston Margaret M V director MERCANTILE-SAFE DEPOSIT & TRUST CO, 2 HOPKINS PLZ, BALTIMORE MD 21201
Jacques Tapiero director MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC., SPARKS MD 21152
Michael D Mangan director 2041 ISLA VISTA LANE, NAPLES FL 34105
Katherine Jenkins officer: C.S.O. & SVP Investor Relation 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Patricia A Little director 999 W BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY MI 48084
Jeffery D Schwartz officer: Vice President, Gen Counsel 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Ana Sanchez officer: President EMEA 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Andrew Foust officer: President, Americas 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Sarah Piper officer: Chief Human Relations Officer 24 SCHILLING ROAD, SUITE 1, HUNT VALLEY MD 21031
Brendan M Foley officer: President Global Consumer 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Michael R Smith officer: Executive VP & CFO 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Malcolm Swift officer: President Global Industrial & 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152