MKC Dividend History & Yield
McCormick & Company, Incorporated · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 (in 27 days) | Oct 19, 2026 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 (in 118 days) | Jan 18, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 (in 209 days) | Apr 19, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (in 300 days) | Jul 19, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MKC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.92 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MKC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 625 | $32,455 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,125 | $162,275 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,250 | $324,550 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.70%. $10,000 in MKC would currently pay about $370 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MKC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.48 | +6.7% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +7.1% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +7.7% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +5.4% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +8.8% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +9.7% |
| Oct 2, 2020 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MKC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes herbs, spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment offers spices, herbs, and seasonings, as well as condiments, sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, Club House, Gourmet Garden, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and McCormick and DaQiao brands in the Asia/Pacific (APAC), as well as desserts under the…
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Packaged Foods. First dividend on our records: Dec 22, 1986. 159 payments tracked.
MKC dividend FAQ
When is MKC's next ex-dividend date?
MKC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 5, 2026 (in 27 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.48 per share, expected on Oct 19, 2026.
How often does MKC pay dividends?
MKC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.48 per share with an ex-date of Jul 6, 2026.
What is MKC's dividend yield?
MKC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.64%, based on $1.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.93. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.92 per share, is 3.70%.
How much does MKC pay per share?
MKC pays about $0.48 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.92 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $192.00 a year.
Has MKC grown or cut its dividend?
MKC has raised its annual dividend for 38 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.3% a year (+6.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MKC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.70%, you would need about 625 shares of MKC (roughly $32,455 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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