McCormick Q2 adjusted EPS rises to $0.80, GAAP EPS falls to $0.56; outlook kept
McCormick reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended May 31, 2026, with net sales up 16.7% and adjusted earnings per share up to $0.80 from $0.69. GAAP earnings per share fell to $0.56 from $0.65 because special charges, including transaction and integration costs, reduced earnings by $0.24 per share. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook while it advances integration planning for the proposed Unilever Foods combination.
Key points
- Net sales rose 16.7% to a total that included a 2.7% favorable currency impact; organic sales growth was 1.7%.
- Adjusted operating income was $336.4 million, up from $258.6 million; reported operating income was $276.4 million, up from $245.8 million.
- Reported EPS was $0.56 versus $0.65 a year earlier; special charges lowered diluted EPS by $0.24.
- The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 adjusted operating income growth of 16% to 20% and adjusted EPS of $3.05 to $3.13.
The filing
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