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Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC)

937 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MKC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — MKC

Based on 944 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MKC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
944 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,020 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
76 fewer hedge funds hold MKC compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

482 buying511 selling
Last quarter: 511 funds reduced or exited vs 482 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MKC position: 77 → 130 → 142 → 148. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 17% new
655 out of 944 hedge funds have held MKC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

112 → 77 → 130 → 142 → 148 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 130 → 142 → 148. A growing number of institutions are discovering MKC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 979 holders: 715 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 88 entered 1–2 years ago, and 176 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 942 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in MKC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — MKC

In 2026 Q2, 482 hedge funds were net buyers of MKC (148 opened a new position, 334 added to an existing one), while 511 reduced or exited (354 trimmed, 157 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 54% of total institutional value in MKC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -9 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 944.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MKC

How many hedge funds hold MKC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of MKC vs. share price

Market Analysis: MKC

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Company Profile: MKC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MKC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 75d ago
MKC
+1.8%
XLP
+0.4%

MKC outperformed XLP by +1.4% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 30d ago
MKC
-6.1%
XLP
-3.1%

Since the filing became public, MKC outperformed XLP by -3.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MKC
937 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 937 953 -1.68%
13F Shares 250M 234M 6.79%
Total Value $12.01B $11.35B 5.81%
New Positions 147 142 +5
Increased Positions 328 328 -
Closed Positions 161 167 -6
Reduced Positions 338 338 -
Total Calls 18 14 28.57%
Total Puts 19 15 26.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

937 + investors

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Top 25 MKC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Reik & CO., LLC 5.53% 421,227 $21.2M
2 DLK Investment Management, LLC 2.27% 75,156 $5.3M
3 Robinson Value Management, Ltd. 1.98% 73,137 $3.7M
4 Spring Capital Management, LLC 1.72% 70,103 $3.5M
5 Van Cleef Asset Management,Inc 1.55% 302,441 $15.2M
6 Viking Fund Management LLC 1.51% 335,000 $16.9M
7 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 1.29% 69,325 $3.5M
8 Aristotle Capital Management, LLC 1.20% 11,388,915 $574.2M
9 LRT Capital Management, LLC 1.07% 32,635 $1.6M
10 Financial Consulate, Inc 1.01% 180,036 $9.1M
11 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 0.98% 20,400 $1.0M
12 Clean Yield Group 0.94% 74,802 $3.8M
13 Roffman Miller Associates Inc /Pa/ 0.85% 322,745 $16.3M
14 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.84% 133,195 $6.7M
15 Ami Asset Management Corp 0.83% 287,394 $14.5M
16 Borer Denton & Associates, Inc. 0.79% 47,654 $2.4M
17 Hedges Asset Management LLC 0.74% 22,500 $1.1M
18 Rockland Trust Co 0.73% 370,423 $18.7M
19 Chiron Capital Management, LLC 0.73% 16,107 $812K
20 Kinloch Capital, LLC 0.73% 39,509 $2.0M
21 Sone Capital Management, LLC 0.71% 184,743 $9.3M
22 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.71% 301,637 $15.2M
23 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 0.70% 22,380 $1.1M
24 Cardinal Capital Management 0.70% 114,444 $5.8M
25 Union Heritage Capital, LLC 0.68% 39,900 $2.0M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MKC?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MKC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for MKC?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 511 funds reduced or exited vs 482 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for MKC holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 942 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in MKC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held MKC?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 655 out of 944 hedge funds have held MKC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MKC has moved -6.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), MKC has gained +1.8% vs +0.4% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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