The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC): These Stocks Could Lead You to a Lifetime of Market-Beating Returns

About 40% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC)’s sales come from its industrial business, which accounts for some big clients — and by big, I mean Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) big. And while this is lower-margin revenue, it’s certainly still very positive and leads to very sticky, long-term relationships. The fact that about 40% of the company’s revenue is tied to overseas markets as well offers some nice diversity for investors. In fact, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) just completed its acquisition of Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments, which opens it up to additional market share gains in China and a long, flavorful future.

Awesome returns are the spice of life
The word “taper” seems to be on the tip of many investors’ tongues these days, but who knows when the Fed is going to take its foot off the gas? And furthermore, does this even make you want to stop investing? It’s understandable that investors are a bit nervous, I get that. That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure the companies we’re buying have durable competitive advantages, healthy financials, and room to grow. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) fit the bill, and for Foolish investors with a longer time horizon, they represent two excellent opportunities for a lifetime of market-beating returns.

The article These Stocks Could Lead You to a Lifetime of Market-Beating Returns originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jason Moser.

Jason Moser has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Home Depot, Lowe’s, and McCormick.

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