Jim Cramer featured McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) in his game plan for the week. He did not express much optimism about the company's upcoming financial results.
"The food stocks have been miserable, but one that still has a premium multiple because of its impressive growth from yesteryear is McCormick. We're going to, look, you know what, we have to see if that can stick," Cramer said. "Now, I liked this stock before, when the growth was from overseas. I frankly don't know if it's capable of really beating the numbers anymore, though. The packaged food business, I'm calling it the new coal in this market."
McCormick & Company produces and sells spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavor products. During the October 3, 2025, episode, Cramer noted he just does not "trust the whole group."
"Then we get results from the always reliable McCormick. Problem is, though, reliability hasn't been enough to move the needle for this stock," he commented. "The spice maker still has a premium multiple at a time when the packaged food group has fallen totally out of favor in this market."
Cramer added, "Let's put it this way, if any food company can do well on a slowdown, it's McCormick because spices are excellent trade down material. The stock's down nearly 10% for the year and well off its high, so it has a fair chance to bounce, but I just don't trust the whole group."
He mentioned that earlier in the week, Conagra reported results and bounced slightly on an inline number, offering some hope. "But food's now a tough business," Cramer said. "It's too hard for me."