Better Buy: McDonald's vs. McCormick
While they aren't direct competitors, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and McCormick (NYSE: MKC) share some attractive similarities as investments. Financially speaking, both consumer-focused giants boast unusually strong cash flow and are members of the exclusive club of income investments known as Dividend Aristocrats. In today's pandemic-influenced economy, McCormick looks like the clear favorite when it comes to the short-term growth outlook.