J. M. Smucker Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Core Insights - The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is a leading consumer packaged goods company based in Orrville, Ohio, with a market cap of $11.2 billion, producing a variety of food and beverage products [1] Financial Performance - Analysts expect SJM to report a diluted profit of $1.78 per share for the fiscal second quarter of 2026, representing a 23.6% decline from $2.76 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, SJM is projected to report an EPS of $9.13, down 9.8% from $10.12 in fiscal 2025, but is expected to rebound with a 9.5% increase to $10 in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - SJM stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 18.4% over the past 52 weeks, with SJM shares declining by 9.7% during the same period [4] - Following the Q1 results announcement, SJM shares closed down more than 4%, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 falling short of Wall Street's expectations of $1.95, and revenue of $2.11 billion missing forecasts of $2.13 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on SJM stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 18 analysts, five recommend a "Strong Buy," three suggest a "Moderate Buy," and ten give a "Hold" rating [6] - The average analyst price target for SJM is $119.19, indicating a potential upside of 13.8% from current levels [6]