The J. M. Smucker Company

SJM · Consumer Defensive

About The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)

The J. M. Smucker Company is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

SJM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

Key Statistics

Current Price
$98.38
Market Cap
$10.50B
52-Week High
$120.76
52-Week Low
$93.30
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

$1,000 Invested in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)

1 Year
$933
+-7%
3 Years
$723
+-28%
5 Years
$937
+-6%
10 Years
$1,041
+4%
Since IPO
$8,959
+796%

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

What would $1,000 invested in SJM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) in 2025 would be worth $933 as of May 2026, representing a -6.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SJM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) in 2023 would be worth $723 as of May 2026, representing a -27.7% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) in 2021 would be worth $937 as of May 2026, representing a -6.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SJM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) in 2016 would be worth $1,041 as of May 2026, representing a +4.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SJM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) at IPO would be worth $8,959 as of May 2026, representing a +795.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.78%
Positive Months
204
54% of 377
Negative Months
172
46% of 377
Data Period
31+ years
377 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 2001 (+30.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+2.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 2008 (-23.0%)
Worst month on avg: April (-0.5%)

Over the past 31+ years (377 months), The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has averaged a monthly return of +0.78% with a median return of +0.74%. The stock had 204 positive months (54%) and 172 negative months (46%). The best month in SJM's history was October 2001 with a +30.4% return, while the worst was June 2008 at -23.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.1%), and April the weakest (-0.5%).

SJM's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +44.3%, and the worst was 2018 at -24.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 32 years of trading history, The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has delivered an average annual return of +8.48% with a median return of +8.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.06%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (66%) and losses in 11 years (34%).

SJM's best year was 2009 with a +46.68% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -22.58%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SJM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+8.48%
Best Year
2009 (+46.68%)
Worst Year
2018 (-22.58%)
Positive Years
21/32
Year Return Start End
2026 +1.59% $96.84 $98.38
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

Frequently Asked Questions: SJM

What sector is SJM in?

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

How has SJM performed historically?

Over 32 years of trading history, SJM has posted gains in 21 years (66% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +46.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SJM?

You can invest in SJM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SJM.

Last updated: 3/24/2026