The J. M. Smucker Company

SJM · Consumer Defensive

About The J. M. Smucker Company

The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has been publicly traded since 1994, making it a 32-year-old public company. It operates in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Orrville, United States and employs approximately 8,000 people. With a market capitalization of $11 billion, SJM is a large established company.

Key Statistics

Current Price
$106.96
Market Cap
$11.41B
52-Week High
$120.76
52-Week Low
$93.30
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

$1,000 Invested

1 Year
$996
+-0%
3 Years
$805
+-20%
5 Years
$1,063
+6%
10 Years
$1,146
+15%
Since IPO
$9,740
+874%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+8.76%
Best Year
2009 (+46.68%)
Worst Year
2018 (-22.58%)
Positive Years
21/32
Year Return Start End
2026 +10.45% $96.84 $106.96
2025 -7.56% $104.76 $96.84
2024 -9.61% $115.90 $104.76
2023 -17.79% $140.99 $115.90
2022 +20.06% $117.44 $140.99
2021 +21.05% $97.02 $117.44
2020 +14.50% $84.73 $97.02
2019 +14.90% $73.74 $84.73
2018 -22.58% $95.25 $73.74
2017 -0.49% $95.72 $95.25
2016 +6.03% $90.27 $95.72
2015 +25.01% $72.21 $90.27
2014 -0.14% $72.32 $72.21
2013 +22.73% $58.92 $72.32
2012 +13.14% $52.08 $58.92
2011 +22.16% $42.63 $52.08
2010 +9.09% $39.08 $42.63
2009 +46.68% $26.64 $39.08
2008 -4.88% $28.01 $26.64
2007 +8.50% $25.82 $28.01
2006 +12.99% $22.85 $25.82
2005 -4.42% $23.91 $22.85
2004 +6.11% $22.53 $23.91
2003 +16.36% $19.36 $22.53
2002 +14.96% $16.84 $19.36
2001 +29.48% $13.01 $16.84
2000 +44.26% $9.02 $13.01
1999 -21.21% $11.44 $9.02
1998 +4.76% $10.92 $11.44
1997 +34.04% $8.15 $10.92
1996 -19.89% $10.17 $8.15
1995 -8.33% $11.10 $10.17

Valuation

The forward P/E ratio is 10.5. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.2. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.3.

Dividends

The J. M. Smucker Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 4.15%. This translates to $4.40 per share annually. The payout ratio of 86% indicates high dividend coverage.

Risk & Volatility

SJM has a beta of 0.18, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $93.30 to $120.76, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 15 analyst opinions, SJM has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $126.60 suggests 19.3% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The J. M. Smucker Company do?

The J. M. Smucker Company is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Orrville, United States.

What sector is SJM in?

SJM operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.

When did SJM go public?

The J. M. Smucker Company went public in 1994, making it a 32-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in SJM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in SJM five years ago would be worth approximately $1,063 today, representing a 6.3% return.

Does SJM pay dividends?

Yes, The J. M. Smucker Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 4.15%, which is $4.4 per share annually.

What is SJM's market cap?

The J. M. Smucker Company has a market capitalization of $11 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.

Is SJM a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 15 opinions, SJM has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $126.6.

Last updated: 3/14/2026