McCormick Sales, Income Rise

April 6, 2021
McCormick & Co. is continuing to see a boost from the pandemic, with sales up 22% and net income up 12% for the most recent quarter over last year.

McCormick & Co. is continuing to see a boost from the pandemic, with sales up 22% and net income up 12% for the most recent quarter over last year.

Sales rose from $1.21 billion to $1.48 billion in the quarter ending in February. When adjusted for the cost of recent acquisitions like Cholula hot sauce, earnings rose 33%, to 72 cents a share.

CEO Lawrence Kurzius noted that the increase in dollar sales outpaced the increase in unit sales. He attributed this to both retailers and consumers continuing to stock up pantries depleted of spices and seasonings, as the ongoing pandemic forced consumers to cook more at home. Meanwhile, a streamlined supply chain and enhanced manufacturing capacity have helped McCormick avoid sourcing problems, even though its spices come from all over the world.

Acquiring Cholula and ingredients manufacturer Fona International late last year helped McCormick’s Flavor Solutions segment, which markets to food processors and foodservice. That segment increased sales 3%, to $535 million.

Sponsored Recommendations

Kaeser is the world’s leading air systems specialist and offers a full range of compressed air solutions for almost any application. From industrial compress...
Take a moment to see the scope of Kaeser's commitment to innovative system designs that guarantee ultra-reliable compressed air, easy maintenance, and greater efficiency.
Ventilation has a huge impact on the ambient temperature in the compressor room and is often the missing link to temperature regulation issues. Here are four factors to consider...
Learn how to get a smart, reliable, energy-efficient compressed air system delivered in a turnkey, weatherproof and temperature-controlled enclosure that needs little or no onsite...