Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods

The J. M. Smucker Company manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products worldwide. The company operates through four segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Frozen Handheld and Spreads, U.S. Retail Pet Foods, and Sweet Baked Snacks. It offers coffee, sweet baked goods, pet snacks, frozen handheld products, peanut butter, cat and dog food, fruit and specialty spreads, cookies, frozen sandwiches and snacks, hot beverages, portion control products, toppings and syrups, baking mixes and ingredients, and flour. The company provides its products under the Folgers, Café Bustelo, Dunkin', Jif, Smucker's, Smucker's Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs, Hostess, 1850, Robin Hood, and Five Roses brands. The company sells its products through direct sales and brokers to food retailers, club stores, discount and dollar stores, online retailers, pet specialty stores, distributors, drug stores, military commissaries, mass merchandisers, supermarket chains, national mass retailers, convenience stores, vending channels, and foodservice distributors and operators. The J. M. Smucker Company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SJM
Revenue projections for SJM

The J. M. Smucker Company is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.777000
forwardPE 11.022312
debtToEquity 128.609000
earningsGrowth 0.000000
revenueGrowth 0.058000
grossMargins 0.342570
operatingMargins 0.184560
trailingEps -1.300000
forwardEps 10.750920

SJM's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
SJM's elevated debt-to-equity ratio highlights its heavy reliance on debt. This high leverage increases the company's exposure to financial risk, making it more vulnerable to market fluctuations and economic downturns.

Price projections:

Price projections for SJM
Price projections for SJM

The J. M. Smucker Company's price has consistently been situated near the lower end of expected values. This ongoing trend may reflect investor skepticism about the company's growth potential and overall performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SJM
Insider Transactions for SJM


SJM saw 7 transactions in which shares were sold with market price at 112.48285675048828.2 SJM stock purchases took place, with market price of 106.0250015258789.SJM's current price levels are marked by increased selling, which could indicate further price drops. If this selling trend persists, the stock may continue to decline as investor confidence weakens.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SJM
Recommendations trend for SJM


The J. M. Smucker Company has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view The J. M. Smucker Company as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.