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Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -27
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — MKC

Based on 950 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
950 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,019 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
67 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 — 48% buying

476 buying509 selling
Last quarter: 509 funds reduced or exited vs 476 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 (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MKC position: 111 → 77 → 129 → 141. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 15% new
656 out of 950 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -29%

Value
-29%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -29%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

117 → 111 → 77 → 129 → 141 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 111 → 77 → 129 → 141. 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 17% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 975 holders: 708 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 98 entered 1–2 years ago, and 169 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 946 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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 Q1, 476 hedge funds were net buyers of MKC (141 opened a new position, 335 added to an existing one), while 509 reduced or exited (341 trimmed, 168 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 43% of total institutional value in MKC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -27 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 950.

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 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
MKC
-3.0%
XLP
+4.7%

MKC outperformed XLP by -7.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
MKC
+5.6%
XLP
+1.4%

Since the filing became public, MKC outperformed XLP by +4.2% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

53 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MKC
943 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 943 977 -3.48%
13F Shares 231M 234M -0.91%
Total Value $11.10B $15.75B -29.51%
New Positions 138 129 +9
Increased Positions 326 281 +45
Closed Positions 172 111 +61
Reduced Positions 335 434 -99
Total Calls 14 13 7.69%
Total Puts 15 15 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

943 + investors

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Top 25 MKC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Reik & CO., LLC 5.95% 427,692 $21.6M
2 Bright Rock Capital Management, LLC 2.29% 230,000 $11.6M
3 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 1.90% 62,491 $3.2M
4 Spring Capital Management, LLC 1.66% 65,088 $3.3M
5 Van Cleef Asset Management,Inc 1.63% 300,840 $15.2M
6 PARK CIRCLE Co 1.52% 32,485 $1.6M
7 DLK Investment Management, LLC 1.43% 71,679 $3.6M
8 Aristotle Capital Management, LLC 1.34% 12,664,378 $638.8M
9 American Trust Investment Advisors, LLC 1.20% 43,210 $2.2M
10 Hall Laurie J Trustee 1.17% 65,818 $3.3M
11 Financial Consulate, Inc 1.15% 183,487 $9.3M
12 Clean Yield Group 1.08% 76,012 $3.8M
13 Viking Fund Management LLC 1.03% 200,000 $10.1M
14 Stansberry Asset Management, LLC 1.01% 195,731 $9.9M
15 Roffman Miller Associates Inc /Pa/ 1.01% 346,027 $17.5M
16 Union Heritage Capital, LLC 0.99% 53,000 $2.7M
17 Ami Asset Management Corp 0.99% 306,237 $15.4M
18 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.88% 79,980 $4.0M
19 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 0.87% 75,775 $3.8M
20 Borer Denton & Associates, Inc. 0.85% 47,029 $2.4M
21 Nicholson Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.79% 26,890 $1.4M
22 Bayesian Capital Management, LP 0.76% 12,300 $620K
23 Mattern Capital Management, LLC 0.75% 123,731 $6.2M
24 Hardworking Capital Advisors, LLC 0.72% 15,202 $767K
25 Kennon-Green & Company, LLC 0.71% 17,256 $870K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 48% buying: Last quarter: 509 funds reduced or exited vs 476 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 946 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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: 656 out of 950 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MKC has moved +5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.4% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MKC has gained -3.0% vs +4.7% 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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