J.M. Smucker Company SJM

Campbell's just slashed a dividend it had protected for 25 years, and Smucker carries some of the same warning signs that preceded the cut. Before you assume the Folgers maker is safe, here is what the cash flow and debt numbers actually say.

Consumer staples are considered safe havens in turbulent markets due to their inelastic demand profiles. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good, and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 1.3% while the S&P 500 was up 16.9%.

The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) has established a legacy of nearly 130 years by delivering on the needs of consumers and being there for every occasion. While the fall season officially began on September 22, consumers' celebration of all things' autumn has been in full swing, and the Smucker portfolio is doing its part.

J. M. Smucker has gained 26.7% year to date, which puts a fresh spotlight on whether the current share price lines up with what its earnings can support. With the business also pushing further into higher value coffee products, the central question is how much of that potential is already reflected in the valuation. The 26.7% year to date return means anyone buying J. M. Smucker stock today is paying a meaningfully higher earnings multiple than at the start of the year, so the case now rests...

With inflation running at 3.4% and everyday costs from gas to groceries squeezing paychecks, investors are being forced to rethink how they treat consumer staples. The pressure on household budgets can reshape which businesses hold up and which struggle, creating openings for those watching closely. This article walks through three US Consumer Staples stocks exposed to the latest macro shock and explains why each one could matter for your portfolio decisions. The three stocks highlighted next...

Despite J. M. Smucker’s outperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index on a YTD basis, analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Why J. M. Smucker Filed A New Shelf Registration The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) recently filed an omnibus shelf registration covering debt, common and preferred shares, warrants and units. This filing gives the food manufacturer fresh flexibility to raise capital following its stronger than expected Q2 report. While J. M. Smucker’s Q2 beat has been a key catalyst, the share price tells the broader story. The 90 day share price return is 8.81% and the year to date share price gain is 26.68%,...

Let’s dig into the relative performance of J. M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 shelf-stable food earnings season.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason, and a low valuation can reflect underlying business challenges rather than a genuine bargain.

Two consumer staples giants share nearly identical yields and market caps yet have moved in opposite directions this year by a staggering 54 percentage points. Before you chase the winner, consider which one actually belongs in a retirement account built to last decades.

The J.M. Smucker-owned brand is stepping into health trends by highlighting ingredients to boost energy, focus and digestion.