MKC monthly performance report
Check MKC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
MKC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- McCormick & Company (MKC) closed September 2026 at $48.72, down 10.14% for the month and −26.46% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MKC is −28.47%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.08% versus its 200-day moving average ($56.71), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MKC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −110.73%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
McCormick & Company ended September 2026 at $48.72, posting a monthly return of −10.14%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −9.45%.
The current quarter stands at −3.37% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.08% versus the 200-day moving average ($56.71).
Year-to-date, MKC is −28.47% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −40.17%. The stock is currently −32.72% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.20%.
| Period | MKC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.97% | −0.12% | −1.85% |
| 1 Week | −5.07% | −0.34% | −4.73% |
| 1 Month | −10.14% | −0.70% | −9.45% |
| 3 Months | +3.24% | +2.80% | +0.44% |
| 6 Months | −16.42% | +13.85% | −30.27% |
| YTD | −28.47% | +11.70% | −40.17% |
| 12 Months | −26.46% | +15.01% | −41.47% |
| 3 Years | −39.04% | +71.69% | −110.73% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +14.90% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +11.55% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +8.56% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | +6.97% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | +6.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −29.00% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | −15.52% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −10.14% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −9.22% |
| #5 | Aug 2023 | −8.27% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −7.88% |
| Q3 2025 | −11.75% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.79% |
| Q1 2026 | −25.94% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.04% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −3.37% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −17.46% |
| 2024 | +11.43% |
| 2025 | −10.66% |
| 2026 | −28.47% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $72.41 (2026-02-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $44.82 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $48.72 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $56.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.08% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.20% (2026-05-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −32.72% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 35.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −110.73% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 33.7 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MKC's return for this report period?
MKC returned −10.14% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has MKC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MKC: −28.47% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is MKC's 12-month return?
−26.46% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MKC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.08% versus 200DMA ($56.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.20% on 2026-05-13.