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Derived from payout historyIncome reliability
Quarterly income profile is visible
MKC has an income profile aligned with its dividend company role. Provider data shows 4 recent payout records.
Market dataIncome framework read
Dividend CompanyNYSEUnited States
MKC
McCormick
Consumer StaplesPlain dividendQuarterly
Market Snapshot
US$47.80
+US$0.84 (1.79%)
NYSE
Yield
4.02%
Rate US$1.92
Next Payment
Payment date passed
Ex-date 2026-04-20
52wk Position
8.94%
-38.84% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
2
Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Default DRIP test is not defended
MKC does not cover one full share per payment at the default 100-share test. Coverage is 1.
3
Editorial frameworkMain watch item
Withholding and account placement matter
MKC is U.S.-listed, so Canadian investors should compare RRSP, TFSA, and non-registered tax treatment before using the provider yield as spendable income.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- US$48.00
- APR
- 1.004
- Coverage
- 1.004
Urgent. Top up shares or reduce target print rate to restore margin.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- US$48.00
- Cushion
- US$0.20
- Cushion %
- 0.42%
Current US$47.80Break US$48.00
Smart Recommendation
MKC is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Structure Overview
This is a publicly traded company that pays regular cash dividends to shareholders. Canadian-listed dividend companies typically pay eligible dividends, which qualify for the dividend tax credit in non-registered accounts. Payout policy, frequency, and sustainability vary by issuer; verify the current distribution policy directly with the company.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1Eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are taxed more favourably in a non-registered account than foreign dividends or interest income.
- 2DRIP availability varies by issuer and broker; confirm whether your plan offers optional cash purchase (OCP) alongside the dividend reinvestment.
- 3Always verify the current payout policy, ex-dividend date, and recent financial results with the issuer before including this holding in a plan.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
US$47.80
Previous close
US$46.96
Day range
US$47.02 - US$47.98
52wk range
US$44.82 - US$78.16
Market cap
12.9B
Volume
2M
Avg volume
4.2M
Exchange
NYSE
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
US$1.92
Trailing rate
US$1.83
Forward yield
4.02%
Trailing yield
3.90%
Per payment
US$0.48
Cadence
Quarterly
Next ex-date
Apr 20, 2026
Next pay
Apr 27, 2026
Last dividend
US$0.48
Last dividend date
Apr 20, 2026
Performance
Daily change
US$0.84
Daily change %
1.79%
52wk position
8.94%
Below 52wk high
-38.84%
Above 52wk low
6.65%
Open
US$47.03
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
6.1
Forward EPS
3.35
Revenue
7.1B
Revenue growth
16.70%
Profit margin
23.12%
Operating margin
14.34%
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
372.8M
Total cash
177.7M
ROE
25.35%
ROA
4.88%
Debt/equity
65.16
Beta
0.67
Valuation
Trailing P/E
7.84
Forward P/E
14.28
Price/sales
1.81
Price/book
1.84
Enterprise value
18.2B
EV/EBITDA
13.38
Analyst facts
Target mean
US$61.62
Target high
US$77.00
Target low
US$51.00
Recommendation mean
2.13
Recommendation key
buy
Analysts
13
Canadian Context
Account placement
RRSP
Canada-U.S. treaty treatment can exempt U.S. dividends from withholding tax inside RRSP or RRIF accounts. TFSAs do not receive the same treaty treatment.
Non-registered: Foreign tax credit may be available for U.S. withholding tax.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Plan-only
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
Available
U.S.-listed holdings can have withholding tax differences by account type. RRSP treatment is often more favorable than TFSA treatment.
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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.