McCormick & Company, Incorporated Increases Quarterly Dividend $MKC



  • McCormick (NYSE:MKC) declares $0.57/share quarterly dividend, 9.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.52.
  • Forward yield 1.55%
  • Payable Jan. 14; for shareholders of record Dec. 31; ex-div Dec. 28.


The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) today declared an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.52 to $0.57 per share on its common stocks, payable January 14, 2019 to shareholders of record December 31, 2018.  This marks the 33rd consecutive year that the Company has increased its quarterly dividend.  At $0.57, the quarterly dividend is double the amount paid in 2011.

Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman, President & CEO, said, "Our strategic emphasis on growth, performance and people is the key to our excellent performance.  We are committed to our long history of returning cash to shareholders and I'm proud to announce another dividend increase."

McCormick has paid dividends each year since 1925.

For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com

According to the list of U.S. Dividend Champions, McCormick is a Dividend Champions. MKC has a 32-year dividend, raising streak.


Dividend Growth Rates
DGR
DGR
DGR
DGR
1-yr
3-yr
5-yr
10-yr
9.3
8.3
8.7
8.9


Dividend Yield Chart:



McCormick & Co Inc stock dividend yield is close to 10-year low.


Payout Ratio:



This is the historical payout ratio of McCormick & Co Inc. If payout ratio is close to or higher than 100%, dividends might not be sustainable.


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