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McCormick posts Q3 FY2026 earnings beat, sales surge on Mexico acquisition
McCormick & Company reported fiscal third‑quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, topping analysts’ estimates of $0.76. Net sales rose 17% year‑over‑year to $2.02 billion, driven largely by the recent purchase of McCormick de Mexico. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance and said cost‑inflation expectations have been lifted to 6%‑7% for the year.
Why it matters
The earnings beat and strong top‑line growth may support the company’s outlook, but analysts lowered price targets to $48, reflecting concerns about margin pressure and reliance on acquisition‑driven growth.
Key facts
- 1Adjusted EPS for Q3 FY2026 was $0.86, beating the $0.76 estimate. scanx.trade
- 2Net sales for the quarter were $2.02 billion, up 17.4% YoY and above the $1.98 billion consensus. scanx.trade
- 3Organic sales grew 1.9% during the quarter. scanx.trade
- 4The company expects full‑year cost inflation of 6% to 7%, higher than its prior mid‑single‑digit view. finance.yahoo.com
- 5Gross profit margin expanded 190 basis points to 39.3%. finance.yahoo.com
- 6Special charges of $141.5 million reduced reported EPS to $0.36 on a GAAP basis. finance.yahoo.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 6 of 6 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.