The J. M. Smucker Company
SJMConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe J. M. Smucker Company operates in the Packaged Foods space. Smucker Company manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products worldwide. At a $13.88B market cap, The J. M. Smucker Company ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. The company operates through five segments: U.S.
Market Cap
$13.88B
Beta
0.27
P/E (TTM)
60.74
P/E (Fwd)
11.82
EPS (TTM)
$2.14
EPS (Fwd)
$10.99
ROE
3.9%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$43.2M
Total Debt
$6.94B
Free CF
$1.46B
52W Change
27.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SJM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, SJM finished 11.17% above its 150-day moving average ($109.60) and 12.86% above its 200-day moving average ($107.96). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SJM overbought or oversold?
At the October 15, 2026 close, SJM's RSI(14) was 50.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, SJM has $43.2M in cash with $6.94B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $1.46B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 3.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $8.53B (2023) to $9.05B (2026).
With a beta below 0.7, The J. M. Smucker Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. At over 50x earnings, SJM carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence The J. M. Smucker Company's trajectory.