Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.79
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
61.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
42 years
MKC Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
42 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
MKC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout51.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak42 years
3Y CAGR6.9%
5Y CAGR7.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return-33.7%
5Y Total Return-36.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,36210Y ago$12,03220Y ago$40,440
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MKC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
MKC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
McCormick & Company, Incorporated distributes 61.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MKC has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.9% and 5-year CAGR of 7.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MKC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -36.4%, with dividends contributing 9.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,032 today.
MKC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.16
Avg/Payment$0.4080
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | — | 3.52% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.4800 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.65% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.74% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.41% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.35% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.27% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.12% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.38% | Jul 22, 2024 |
MKC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#7 of 8
Safety
Watch
61.2% payout
Streak
42Y
7.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.7B | 1.2% | 39.0% | 29 | Sustainable |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
 KHCThe Kraft Heinz Comp… | $27.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 10.6% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
MKC Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.83 | 7.0% | 4 | $2.93 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $1.71 | 7.5% | 4 | $2.92 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $1.59 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.52 | 63.1% | 1.58x | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 7.9% | 4 | $2.52 | 59.5% | 1.68x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $1.39 | 9.4% | 4 | $2.80 | 49.6% | 2.01x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $1.27 | 9.0% | 4 | $2.78 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $1.17 | 9.4% | 4 | $2.62 | 44.5% | 2.25x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $1.06 | 10.4% | 4 | $3.50 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 9.7% | 4 | $1.86 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 1.0% |
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MKC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MKC stock.
How much dividend does MKC pay per share?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MKC's next ex-dividend date?
MKC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MKC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MKC's dividend safe?
MKC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.2% and FCF payout ratio of +51.8%. With 42 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MKC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, McCormick & Company, Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MKC pay dividends?
McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MKC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MKC five years ago would be worth approximately $6,362 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MKC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MKC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.