MKC
Mccormick
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: MKC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 20, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.93%
Payout ratio: 30.4%
Mccormick's last dividend was on Apr 20, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.48 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.86 per share, the stock yields 3.93%.
MKC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Mccormick Dividend yield
MKC has a dividend yield of 3.93% which is above the Consumer Defensive sector average but below the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.19%, Mccormick's dividend yield is 23% higher. The historical 5-year average of MKC's dividend yield is 2.1%, which is below the current yield.
MKC Dividend history
Mccormick has been paying dividends since 1991. MKC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 7% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 37% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 69%.
Mccormick Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.48 | 3.52% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.48 | 2.65% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.45 | 2.74% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.45 | 2.41% |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.45 | 2.35% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.45 | 2.27% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.42 | 2.12% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.42 | 2.38% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.42 | 2.15% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.42 | 2.33% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.39 | 2.42% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.39 | 1.82% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.39 | 1.77% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.39 | 1.78% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | $0.37 | 2.02% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.37 | 1.77% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.37 | 1.39% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.37 | 1.45% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | $0.34 | 1.71% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | $0.34 | 1.53% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | $0.34 | 1.48% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.34% |
| Oct 2, 2020 | $0.31 | 1.29% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $0.31 | 1.34% |
| Apr 9, 2020 | $0.31 | 1.54% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.31 | 1.37% |
| Oct 4, 2019 | $0.285 | 1.35% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.285 | 1.38% |
| Apr 5, 2019 | $0.285 | 1.44% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.285 | 1.53% |
| Oct 5, 2018 | $0.26 | 1.53% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.26 | 1.7% |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $0.26 | 1.9% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.26 | 1.89% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.235 | 1.91% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.235 | 1.92% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.235 | 1.8% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.235 | 1.9% |
| Oct 6, 2016 | $0.215 | 1.81% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.215 | 1.6% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.215 | 1.67% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.215 | 1.87% |
| Oct 8, 2015 | $0.2 | 1.93% |
| Jul 9, 2015 | $0.2 | 1.98% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.02% |
Mccormick dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MKC has a payout ratio of 30.4% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Mccormick's payout ratio is 50% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MKC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 10.42% | $1.4 | N/A |
| PEP Pepsico Inc | 4.05% | $5.75 | 90.1% |
| MKC Mccormick & Co Inc | 3.93% | $1.86 | 30.4% |
| TSN Tyson Foods Inc | 3.54% | $2.03 | 153.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mccormick pay a dividend?
Yes, Mccormick has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. MKC has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was MKC's last dividend?
Mccormick's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 20, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.48 per share.
How much dividend does Mccormick pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MKC pays $1.86 per share.
What is Mccormick's dividend yield?
Currently Mccormick's dividend yield is 3.93%.
How often does Mccormick pay dividends?
Mccormick has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Mccormick's dividend payout ratio?
Mccormick's dividend payout ratio is 30.4%.
Does Mccormick pay a good dividend?
Mccormick's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.