MKC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.03%
Last Quarter
$0.85
Past Year
$2.93
Growth Past 5yrs
1.08%
Next Quarter
$0.60
Estimate Next Year
$9.03
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$93.00
92.23% Upside
Mean Price Target
$71.17
47.1% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$57.00
17.82% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 02, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MKC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MKC (NYSE: MKC) reported an actual EPS of $0.85 for the quarter ending on Oct 07, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.81, resulting in a 4.94% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jun 26, 2025), MKC recorded an actual EPS of $0.69 with a 6.15% surprise. See MKC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MKC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 07, 2025 showing a 4.94% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jun 26, 2025 recorded a 6.15% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 | 0.85 | 0.81 | +4.94% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0.69 | 0.65 | +6.15% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0.6 | 0.643 | -6.69% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 0.8 | 0.77 | +3.90% |
| Oct 01, 2024 | 0.83 | 0.673 | +23.33% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 0.69 | 0.586 | +17.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MKC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MKC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 24 analysts have given their ratings
to MKC out of which
6 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
15 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$71.17 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 47.1% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MKC highest price target?
Analysts suggest MKC's stock price would rise to a high of $93.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MKC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MKC stock price could move to $57.00.
What is the average target price for MKC?
MKC stock has an average analyst estimate of $71.17.
At its current price, how far is MKC from its average target price?
MKC shares are currently trading 47.1% above this price target.
What were MKC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.85 versus consensus estimates of $0.81, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.83.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MKC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.60 and $9.03 for the whole year.
What has MKC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.03% EPS growth for MKC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 1.08% in the past five years.