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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in May. 2026,
McCormick paidMXN146 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedMXN257 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentMXN2,238 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentMXN979 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, McCormickspentMXN3,106 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in May. 2026.
McCormick (MEX:MKC) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
McCormick's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
McCormick's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-146 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
McCormick's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN257 Mil.
McCormick receivedMXN257 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
McCormick's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
McCormick paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
McCormick's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-2,238 Mil.
McCormick spentMXN2,238 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
McCormick's other financing for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-979 Mil.
McCormick spentMXN979 Mil on other financial activities.
McCormick Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
McCormick Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McCormick's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
McCormick's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-2,559 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-2,559 Mil mean?
McCormick (MEX:MKC) has a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-2,559 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for McCormick and its competitors.
Is McCormick's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
McCormick's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-2,559 Mil. Overall, McCormick has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McCormick's Cash Flow from Financing compare to JBS and HRL?
McCormick's Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-2,559 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for McCormick and its competitors. McCormick's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-2,559 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McCormick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick (MEX:MKC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,360.51, compared to a current price of MXN883.00 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-2,559 Mil. McCormick's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McCormick (MEX:MKC), the current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-2,559 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is McCormick (MEX:MKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN883.00 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,360.51.
GuruFocus considers McCormick to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MKC:
Cash Flow from Financing: MXN-2,559 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,360.51 vs. price of MXN883.00 (35.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. This mix will be complemented by the pending addition of Unilever's food brands, primarily Knorr cooking aids and Hellmann's mayonnaise. After the deal close, the combined business is slated to generate 70% of sales from consumers and 30% from restaurants and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. Around 40% of sales are slated to come from faster-growing emerging markets, with Europe (23%) and North America (36%) accounting for the remainder.
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