MKC.V (McCormick) Dividend Payout Ratio : 0.75 (As of Feb. 2025)

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What is McCormick Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2025 was 0.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MKC.V' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of McCormick was 0.84. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.46.

MKC.V's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
67.05% of 968 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs MKC.V: 0.59

As of today (2025-03-28), the Dividend Yield % of McCormick is 2.11%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of McCormick was 2.58%. The lowest was 1.16%. And the median was 1.73%.

McCormick's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2025 was $0.45.

During the past 12 months, McCormick's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of McCormick was 28.50% per year. The lowest was 5.60% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

McCormick Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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McCormick Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

McCormick Annual Data

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0.44

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0.59

0.58

0.57

McCormick Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.67	0.61	0.51	0.53	0.75

Competitive Comparison of McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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McCormick Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2024 )
	=	1.68	/	2.95
	=	0.57

McCormick's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2025 )
	=	0.45	/	0.6
	=	0.75

McCormick (NYSE:MKC.V) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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McCormick Business Description

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Address

24 Schilling Road, Suite 1, Hunt Valley, MD, USA, 21031

Website

https://www.mccormickcorporation.com

In its 135-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond consumers, McCormick's customer base also 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 include 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.