Why Food Company McCormick Shares Are Surging Today
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
McCormick & Co Inc (NYSE:MKC) shares surged after reporting Q1 FY24 sales of $1.60 billion, surpassing the $1.56 billion analyst estimate. Sales growth was driven by increases in both the Flavor Solutions and Consumer segments. Gross profit rose to $599.3 million, with margins expanding to 37.4%. Adjusted EPS of $0.63 exceeded expectations of $0.58. The company reaffirmed its FY24 revenue growth outlook of (2)% to 0% and expects operating income growth of 8%-10%. McCormick anticipates strong cash flow and plans to return a significant portion to shareholders through dividends. Shares rose 6.66% to $74.60 in premarket trading.
March 26, 2024 | 12:36 pm
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McCormick & Co Inc reported a strong Q1 FY24 performance with sales exceeding analyst expectations, margin expansion, and a beat on adjusted EPS. The company reaffirmed its FY24 outlook, expecting strong cash flow and plans to return a significant portion to shareholders through dividends.
McCormick's Q1 FY24 performance indicates a strong start to the fiscal year, with sales growth, margin expansion, and an EPS beat signaling operational efficiency and profitability. The reaffirmation of the FY24 outlook and commitment to returning cash to shareholders through dividends are likely to positively influence investor sentiment and support a short-term upward price movement.
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