The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM – Get Free Report) insider Jeannette Knudsen sold 5,550 shares of J. M. Smucker stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.29, for a total transaction of $645,409.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 16,039 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,865,175.31. The trade was a 25.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.
J. M. Smucker Price Performance
SJM stock opened at $116.05 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $99.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.01. The J. M. Smucker Company has a 12-month low of $88.25 and a 12-month high of $119.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -89.27, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.27. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.
J. M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 9th. The company reported $2.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.64 by $0.13. J. M. Smucker had a negative net margin of 1.53% and a positive return on equity of 17.18%. The firm had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.26 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.31 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. J. M. Smucker has set its FY 2027 guidance at 9.750-10.250 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that The J. M. Smucker Company will post 9.95 earnings per share for the current year.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of J. M. Smucker from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of J. M. Smucker in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of J. M. Smucker from $106.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on shares of J. M. Smucker from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of J. M. Smucker from $130.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, J. M. Smucker has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $121.13.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On J. M. Smucker
Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Aquatic Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of J. M. Smucker in the third quarter worth approximately $9,444,000. Neo Ivy Capital Management bought a new position in shares of J. M. Smucker in the third quarter worth approximately $997,000. Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. bought a new position in shares of J. M. Smucker in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,406,000. Dorato Capital Management bought a new position in shares of J. M. Smucker in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,682,000. Finally, Polianta Ltd bought a new position in shares of J. M. Smucker in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,457,000. Institutional investors own 81.66% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting J. M. Smucker
Here are the key news stories impacting J. M. Smucker this week:
- Negative Sentiment: An insider sale by Jeannette L. Knudsen of 5,550 shares at an average price of $116.29 may weigh on sentiment, since insider selling can signal caution, even though the transaction was relatively small versus the company’s market value. SEC filing
- Negative Sentiment: Technical commentary flagged SJM as overbought and near resistance, suggesting the recent rally could be running out of momentum and may face near-term pullback pressure. Article
- Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha noted that while quarterly earnings beat expectations, fiscal 2027 guidance looks muted, with revenue expected to fall and free cash flow projected to decline, which could limit upside for investors. Article
- Negative Sentiment: TipRanks reported a new risk disclosure related to stakeholder sentiment and activism, adding another governance-related headwind to valuation. Article
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage remains mixed, with TD Cowen issuing a Hold and several articles debating whether Smucker’s recent move has already topped out. Article
- Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer said food stocks still have “scarcity value” and referenced Smucker’s pet food, coffee, Uncrustables, and peanut butter businesses, which supports the company’s defensive appeal but is not a direct catalyst. Article
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on evolving consumer demand trends suggests investors are still reassessing Smucker’s growth profile, but it does not point to a clear near-term catalyst. Article
J. M. Smucker Company Profile
The J. M. Smucker Company is a diversified food and beverage manufacturer and marketer known for a portfolio of well-established consumer brands. The company’s main business activities include the production and distribution of fruit spreads, peanut butter, coffee and coffee filters, as well as pet food and pet snacks. Smucker’s core product lines serve both retail and foodservice customers through grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience outlets and e-commerce channels.
Among its leading brands are Smucker’s® fruit spreads, Jif® peanut butter, Folgers® and Dunkin’® coffees, and Café Bustelo® coffee.
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