MKC Dark Pool Activity
McCormick & Co Inc
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 1.2M MKC shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 607K of those shares (50.0%) were marked short or short-exempt, below MKC's 30-day rolling average of 59.6% (z-score -0.89). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), MKC's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 34.0% to 68.1% and averaged 48.7%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
1.2M
Short Volume
607K
Short Volume Ratio
50.0%
30-Day Average
59.6%
z-score -0.89
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.6M | 779K | 47.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.7M | 858K | 50.0% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.0M | 927K | 47.1% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.7M | 1.2M | 42.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3.4M | 1.2M | 35.7% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1.4M | 719K | 52.9% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.3M | 882K | 68.1% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.7M | 976K | 59.0% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2.0M | 668K | 34.0% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 1.2M | 607K | 50.0% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
MKC dark pool FAQ
- How much MKC off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 1.2M MKC shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 607K of those shares (50.0%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is MKC's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, MKC's short volume ratio of 50.0% is below MKC's 30-day rolling average of 59.6% (z-score -0.89). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.