McCormick Q2 sales rise 1%, reported EPS falls to $0.65; 2025 outlook reaffirmed
McCormick reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended May 31, 2025, with net sales up 1% to $1.66 billion and reported diluted EPS down to $0.65 from $0.68. Adjusted EPS was $0.69, flat year over year, and the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook for net sales, adjusted operating profit, and adjusted EPS. The mixed picture reflects higher sales and operating income offset by a larger special charge and a higher tax rate.
Key points
- Net sales were $1,659.5 million, up 1% from $1,643.2 million; organic sales rose 2%, driven by volume.
- Operating income was $245.8 million versus $234.1 million a year earlier; adjusted operating income was $258.6 million, up 9.7%.
- Reported diluted EPS was $0.65 versus $0.68; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.69, unchanged from the prior year.
- Fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS outlook of $3.03 to $3.08 was reaffirmed, with tariff mitigation plans cited.
The filing
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