MKC Dividend History & Yield
McCormick & Company, Incorporated · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 82 days) | Jan 29, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 270 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 24, 2027 (in 364 days) | Nov 7, 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 | $30,075 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,125 | $150,375 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,250 | $300,750 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.99%. $10,000 in MKC would currently pay about $399 a year ($33 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MKC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2020 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.31 | +8.8% |
| Oct 4, 2019 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Apr 5, 2019 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.285 | +9.6% |
| Oct 5, 2018 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2018 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.26 | +10.6% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.235 | +9.3% |
| Oct 6, 2016 | — | $0.215 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | — | $0.215 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | — | $0.215 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.215 | +7.5% |
| Oct 8, 2015 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2015 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.20 | +8.1% |
| Oct 8, 2014 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2014 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Apr 3, 2014 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.185 | +8.8% |
| Oct 3, 2013 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2013 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2013 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.17 | +9.7% |
| Oct 3, 2012 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2012 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Apr 4, 2012 | — | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.155 | +10.7% |
| Oct 5, 2011 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2011 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2011 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Oct 6, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +8.3% |
| Sep 30, 2009 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2009 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 2, 2009 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2008 | — | $0.12 | +9.1% |
| Oct 1, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2007 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Oct 3, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 4, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Oct 4, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2005 | — | $0.09 | +12.5% |
| Oct 5, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2004 | — | $0.08 | +14.3% |
| Oct 6, 2004 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2004 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2004 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2003 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Oct 1, 2003 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2003 | — | $0.06 | +9.1% |
| Apr 3, 2003 | — | $0.055 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2002 | — | $0.055 | +4.8% |
| Sep 26, 2002 | — | $0.0525 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2002 | — | $0.0525 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2002 | — | $0.0525 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2001 | — | $0.0525 | +5.0% |
| Sep 26, 2001 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2001 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2001 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2000 | — | $0.05 | +5.3% |
| Sep 27, 2000 | — | $0.0475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2000 | — | $0.0475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2000 | — | $0.0475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 1999 | — | $0.0475 | +11.8% |
| Sep 29, 1999 | — | $0.0425 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 1999 | — | $0.0425 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 1999 | — | $0.0425 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 1998 | — | $0.0425 | +6.2% |
| Sep 29, 1998 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 1998 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 1998 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 1997 | — | $0.04 | +6.7% |
| Oct 28, 1997 | — | $0.0375 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 1997 | — | $0.0375 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 1997 | — | $0.0375 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 1997 | — | $0.0375 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 1996 | — | $0.0375 | +7.1% |
| Sep 26, 1996 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 1996 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 1996 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 1995 | — | $0.035 | +7.7% |
| Sep 27, 1995 | — | $0.0325 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 1995 | — | $0.0325 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 1995 | — | $0.0325 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 1994 | — | $0.0325 | +8.3% |
| Sep 26, 1994 | — | $0.03 | +100.0% |
| Jun 27, 1994 | — | $0.015 | -50.0% |
| Mar 25, 1994 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 1993 | — | $0.03 | +9.1% |
| Sep 24, 1993 | — | $0.0275 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 1993 | — | $0.0275 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 1993 | — | $0.0275 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 1992 | — | $0.0275 | +10.0% |
| Sep 25, 1992 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 1992 | — | $0.025 | +11.1% |
| Mar 25, 1992 | — | $0.0225 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 1991 | — | $0.0225 | +20.0% |
| Sep 24, 1991 | — | $0.0187 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 1991 | — | $0.0187 | +15.4% |
| Mar 27, 1991 | — | $0.0163 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 1990 | — | $0.0163 | +8.3% |
| Sep 24, 1990 | — | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 1990 | — | $0.015 | +9.1% |
| Mar 27, 1990 | — | $0.0138 | +22.2% |
| Sep 25, 1989 | — | $0.0112 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 1989 | — | $0.0112 | +12.5% |
| Mar 20, 1989 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 1988 | — | $0.01 | +14.3% |
| Sep 21, 1988 | — | $0.0088 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 1988 | — | $0.0088 | +12.0% |
| Mar 18, 1988 | — | $0.0078 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 1987 | — | $0.0078 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 1987 | — | $0.0078 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 1987 | — | $0.0078 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 1987 | — | $0.0078 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 1986 | — | $0.0078 | — |
MKC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Raised 6.7% | $0.45 | $0.48 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
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
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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. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MKC dividend FAQ
When is MKC's next ex-dividend date?
MKC's next ex-dividend date is Jan 15, 2027 (in 82 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 Jan 29, 2027.
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 Oct 13, 2026.
What is MKC's dividend yield?
MKC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.99%, based on $1.92 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $48.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.92 per share, is 3.99%.
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 7.1% a year (+6.7% 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 3.99%, you would need about 625 shares of MKC (roughly $30,075 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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