J. M. Smucker's Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Company Overview - The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is based in Orrville, Ohio, and specializes in manufacturing and marketing branded food and beverage products, with a market cap of $11 billion [1] - Key products include peanut butter, shortening and oils, fruit spreads, canned milk, baking mixes, ready-to-spread frostings, flour, baking ingredients, juices, and beverages [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate SJM will report a fiscal third-quarter profit of $2.25 per share on a diluted basis, reflecting a 13.8% decrease from $2.61 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, expected EPS is $9.02, down 10.9% from $10.12 in fiscal 2025, but projected to rise by 10.8% to $9.99 in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - SJM stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 13.7% over the past 52 weeks, with SJM shares down 1.2% during the same period [4] - The stock also lagged behind the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, which returned 6.2% in the same timeframe [4] Recent Financial Results - On November 25, 2025, SJM shares fell by 3.7% after reporting Q2 results, with adjusted EPS of $2.10 falling short of Wall Street's expectations of $2.12 [5] - The company's revenue for the quarter was $2.33 billion, exceeding forecasts of $2.32 billion, and SJM expects full-year adjusted EPS to be between $8.75 and $9.25 [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," two suggest a "Moderate Buy," and 11 give a "Hold" rating [6] - The average analyst price target for SJM is $116, indicating a potential upside of 13.5% from current levels [6]