JBSS
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods Investor Relations →
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) closed at $74.45 as of 2026-03-20, trading 7.9% below its 200-week moving average of $80.85. This places JBSS in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -5.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.85 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1741 weeks of data, JBSS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 53 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -16.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $870 million, JBSS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.3%. Return on equity stands at 20.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
JBSS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JBSS would have grown to $839, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. JBSS has returned 6.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: JBSS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JBSS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying JBSS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -15.5% after 12 months (median -32.0%), compared to +12.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 31% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -14.0% vs +34.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JBSS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JBSS has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +-16.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1993 | Aug 1993 | 29 | 13.1% | -10.6% | +791.3% |
| Oct 1993 | Nov 1993 | 7 | 9.5% | -45.1% | +805.5% |
| Dec 1993 | Sep 1997 | 198 | 63.8% | -66.1% | +817.1% |
| Oct 1997 | Nov 1997 | 3 | 3.3% | -48.4% | +1734.2% |
| Dec 1997 | Apr 1998 | 19 | 7.3% | -53.2% | +1734.2% |
| Apr 1998 | May 2001 | 161 | 53.7% | -54.5% | +1930.7% |
| Aug 2005 | Aug 2009 | 208 | 66.4% | -40.1% | +654.1% |
| May 2011 | Feb 2012 | 41 | 31.8% | +62.8% | +1426.8% |
| May 2022 | Aug 2022 | 16 | 9.4% | +63.6% | +15.8% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 2.9% | -15.3% | -6.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -10.1% | -9.6% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.1% | -14.2% | -9.8% |
| Jan 2025 | Feb 2026 | 55 | 28.9% | +16.1% | +6.9% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 7.9% | Ongoing | -3.2% |
| Average | 53 | — | +-16.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JBSS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) is trading 7.9% below its 200-week moving average of $80.85. The current price is $74.45.
What is JBSS's 200-week moving average price?
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $80.85 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when JBSS drops below its 200-week moving average?
JBSS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -16.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 53 weeks on average.
Is JBSS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JBSS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 3.3%. Return on equity is 20.2%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JBSS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in JBSS would have grown to $839, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. JBSS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JBSS pay a dividend?
Yes. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 121.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20