McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry, with a market capitalization near $12.26B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 14,100 people, carrying a beta of 0.67 to the broader market. McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. Led by Brendan Foley, public since 1999-04-26.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $45.97
- Total OI
- 45.0K
- Total Volume
- 3.3K
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 31.3%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 45.34%
As of May 15, 2026, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has 45.0K open contracts and 3.3K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 31.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 45.34%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How MKC options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on McCormick & Company, Incorporated options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 31.3% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked MKC options chain questions
- What does the MKC options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) has 45.0K contracts outstanding and 3.3K traded today, with ATM IV of 31.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for MKC options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are MKC options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 45.34%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.