MKC monthly performance report
Monthly MKC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MKC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- McCormick & Company (MKC) closed August 2026 at $52.54, up 3.22% for the month and −24.67% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MKC is −22.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.44% versus its 200-day moving average ($58.67), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MKC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −112.13%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
McCormick & Company ended August 2026 at $52.54, posting a monthly return of +3.22%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.18%.
The current quarter stands at +2.62% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.44% versus the 200-day moving average ($58.67).
Year-to-date, MKC is −22.86% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −35.75%. The stock is currently −27.61% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −47.96%.
| Period | MKC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.92% | −0.20% | +1.12% |
| 1 Week | +1.96% | +3.90% | −1.94% |
| 1 Month | +3.22% | +3.05% | +0.18% |
| 3 Months | +3.34% | +7.11% | −3.77% |
| 6 Months | −14.01% | +10.70% | −24.71% |
| YTD | −22.86% | +12.89% | −35.75% |
| 12 Months | −24.67% | +22.58% | −47.26% |
| 3 Years | −39.84% | +72.29% | −112.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +14.91% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +11.89% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +8.69% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | +7.28% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | +7.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −28.63% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | −15.12% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | −9.39% |
| #4 | Aug 2023 | −8.22% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.94% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −6.56% |
| Q3 2025 | −12.15% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.93% |
| Q1 2026 | −25.69% |
| Q2 2026 | +0.81% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.62% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −17.50% |
| 2024 | +13.17% |
| 2025 | −9.27% |
| 2026 | −23.12% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $72.58 (2025-08-22) |
| 52-Week Low | $44.82 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $52.54 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $58.67 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.44% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −47.96% (2026-05-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.61% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 35.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −112.13% |
| RS Peak | 100.4 (Aug 2023) |
| RS Trough | 31.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MKC's return for this report period?
MKC returned +3.22% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has MKC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MKC: −22.86% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is MKC's 12-month return?
−24.67% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MKC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.44% versus 200DMA ($58.67).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−47.96% on 2026-05-13.