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
$129.90
Market Cap
$13.88B
52-Week High
$135.89
52-Week Low
$88.25
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

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

1 Year
$1,321
+32%
3 Years
$1,291
+29%
5 Years
$1,255
+25%
10 Years
$1,372
+37%
Since IPO
$12,072
+1107%

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 $1,321 as of November 2026, representing a +32.1% 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 $1,291 as of November 2026, representing a +29.1% 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 $1,255 as of November 2026, representing a +25.5% 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 $1,372 as of November 2026, representing a +37.2% 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 $12,072 as of November 2026, representing a +1107.2% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.85%
Positive Months
210
55% of 384
Negative Months
173
45% of 384
Data Period
32+ years
384 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 (-0.4%)

Over the past 32+ years (384 months), The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has averaged a monthly return of +0.85% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 210 positive months (55%) and 173 negative months (45%). 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 (-0.4%).

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 +9.59% with a median return of +11.04%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.06%. 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 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+9.59%
Best Year
2009 (+46.68%)
Worst Year
2018 (-22.58%)
Positive Years
21/32
Year Return Start End
2026 +36.90% $94.89 $129.90
2025 -7.56% $102.65 $94.89
2024 -9.61% $113.56 $102.65
2023 -17.79% $138.15 $113.56
2022 +20.06% $115.07 $138.15
2021 +21.05% $95.06 $115.07
2020 +14.50% $83.02 $95.06
2019 +14.90% $72.26 $83.02
2018 -22.58% $93.33 $72.26
2017 -0.49% $93.79 $93.33
2016 +6.03% $88.45 $93.79
2015 +25.01% $70.76 $88.45
2014 -0.14% $70.86 $70.76
2013 +22.73% $57.73 $70.86
2012 +13.14% $51.03 $57.73
2011 +22.16% $41.77 $51.03
2010 +9.09% $38.29 $41.77
2009 +46.68% $26.11 $38.29
2008 -4.88% $27.45 $26.11
2007 +8.50% $25.30 $27.45
2006 +12.99% $22.39 $25.30
2005 -4.42% $23.42 $22.39
2004 +6.11% $22.07 $23.42
2003 +16.36% $18.97 $22.07
2002 +14.96% $16.50 $18.97
2001 +29.48% $12.74 $16.50
2000 +44.26% $8.83 $12.74
1999 -21.21% $11.21 $8.83
1998 +4.76% $10.70 $11.21
1997 +34.04% $7.99 $10.70
1996 -19.89% $9.97 $7.99
1995 -8.33% $10.87 $9.97

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: 11/1/2026