McCormick & Company, Incorporated vs Unilever plc — how do they compare? McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.01 (market cap $14.04B), while Unilever plc trades at $62.18 (market cap $131.86B). The key difference: Unilever plc is far larger — about 9.4× McCormick & Company, Incorporated's market cap, and Unilever plc is trading nearer its 52-week high, McCormick & Company, Incorporated nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MKC | UL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.04B | $131.86B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $72.81 | $74.59 |
52-Week Low | $45.60 | $55.05 |
Enterprise Value | $18.65B | $157.31B |
Dividend Yield | 3.68% | 3.68% |
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In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
Read more on MKC →Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
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