The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The J. M. Smucker Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has returned -0.41% so far this year and -15.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SJM has returned -0.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 1994, SJM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +30.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2008 at -23.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SJM closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 10, 2001 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 10, 2025 at -15.6%.

The J. M. Smucker Company has an annualized alpha of 6.16%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 1994.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (50.73%) than losses (45.38%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SJM ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The J. M. Smucker Company provided a 4.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.38 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The J. M. Smucker Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The J. M. Smucker Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The J. M. Smucker Company was 45.67%, occurring on Mar 28, 2000. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.

The current The J. M. Smucker Company drawdown is 33.34%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The J. M. Smucker Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The J. M. Smucker Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.