McCormick & Company, Incorporated vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.01 (market cap $14.04B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16. The key difference: McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays a 3.68% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, McCormick & Company, Incorporated nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MKC | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.04B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $72.81 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $45.60 | $70.00 |
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 →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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