McCormick & Company, Incorporated vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.01 (market cap $14.04B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.41. The key difference: McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays a 3.68% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MKC | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.04B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $72.81 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $45.60 | $10.15 |
Enterprise Value | $18.65B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.68% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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