J.M. Smucker Stock Rises as It Gets a Lift From Hostess Brands Acquisition

The company behind the eponymous jelly, Jif peanut butter, and Folgers coffee posted fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.66, above the $2.32 consensus of analysts compiled by Visible Alpha. Revenue fell 1.3% to $2.21 billion, missing forecasts. Smucker CEO Says Results Driven by 'Disciplined Cost Management' Sweet baked snacks, a specialty of Hostess Brands, made up more than 15% of Smucker's revenue in the quarter. Smucker completed its $5.6 billion purchase of Hostess Brands ...