J.M. Smucker Stock's Rally Has More Than Tariffs Behind It
Consumer staples stocks were supposed to be dead money in a market where investors are looking for alpha in the artificial intelligence trade. But the sector has had some notable winners.
Consumer staples stocks were supposed to be dead money in a market where investors are looking for alpha in the artificial intelligence trade. But the sector has had some notable winners.
The executive sold 18,482 shares at a weighted-average price of $132.05, representing a total transaction value of $2.4 million. Traded shares were equal to 46% of the equity stake held before the filing.
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Raw coffee costs have eased from last year's highs, but remain historically elevated.
J.M. Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) on Wednesday reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY27 guidance above estimates.
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It managed to grow net sales in most of its product categories. Smucker would have done well even without that federal government rebate.
Higher sales and tariff refunds are boosting J.M. Smucker's free cash flow.
Release Date: August 26, 2026For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points JM Smucker Co
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points on Wednesday.
SJM posts Q1 earnings beat as strong coffee sales, pricing actions and brand momentum drive higher profits and lift the fiscal 2027 outlook.
J M Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) raised its full-year profit and sales forecasts on Wednesday after first-quarter results topped Wall Street estimates, sending shares of the packaged foods maker up 3.4%. The company posted adjusted earnings of $3.24 per share for its fiscal first quarter, far outpacing the $2.22 analysts had expected and marking a 71% jump from a year earlier.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Smucker (SJM) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
The J. M. Smucker Company remains a Buy, supported by strong FY'27 results, boosted guidance, and a solid margin of safety in valuation. SJM delivered $337.3M in free cash flow and 71% higher Adj. EPS, with tariff refunds and improved cost structure driving performance. Guidance upgrades include Adj. EPS of $10.50–$11.00 and $1.1B FCF, while balance sheet strength enables potential buybacks and sustained dividend growth.
The J.M. Smucker Co.'s fiscal 2027 first-quarter results “exceeded our expectations,” CEO Mark Smucker said. As a result, the parent of Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, and Milk-Bone dog treats lifted its full-year outlook, and investors are buying shares before the bell.
Smucker (SJM) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.24 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.9 per share a year ago.
Folgers coffee maker J.M. Smucker on Wednesday forecast a smaller-than-expected decline in annual sales, benefitting from steady demand for its ready-to-eat meals and coffee.
J. M. Smucker NYSE: SJM reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter results that exceeded management's expectations, as higher coffee pricing, volume growth in key brands and $115 million in tariff refunds supported sales, profit and cash flow. The company raised its full-year outlook for net sales, adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow.
The owner of Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee said it now expects net sales to decline 1% to 2% in its fiscal 2027, compared with a prior forecast for net sales to decline 3% to 4%.