JBSS
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods Investor Relations →
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) closed at $79.65 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.3% below its 200-week moving average of $79.91. This places JBSS in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 0.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.6x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1747 weeks of data, JBSS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 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 $931 million, JBSS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 18.3%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
JBSS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JBSS would have grown to $914, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. JBSS has returned 6.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 15 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% | +871.4% |
| Oct 1993 | Nov 1993 | 7 | 9.5% | -45.1% | +886.8% |
| Dec 1993 | Sep 1997 | 198 | 63.8% | -66.1% | +899.5% |
| Oct 1997 | Nov 1997 | 3 | 3.3% | -48.4% | +1899.0% |
| Dec 1997 | Apr 1998 | 19 | 7.3% | -53.2% | +1899.0% |
| Apr 1998 | May 2001 | 161 | 53.7% | -54.5% | +2113.2% |
| Aug 2005 | Aug 2009 | 208 | 66.4% | -40.1% | +721.9% |
| May 2011 | Feb 2012 | 41 | 31.8% | +62.8% | +1564.0% |
| May 2022 | Aug 2022 | 16 | 9.4% | +63.6% | +26.3% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 2.9% | -15.3% | +1.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -10.1% | -1.4% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.1% | -14.2% | -1.7% |
| Jan 2025 | Feb 2026 | 55 | 28.9% | +16.1% | +16.5% |
| Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | 4 | 7.9% | N/A | +5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 0.3% | Ongoing | -0.1% |
| Average | 50 | — | +-16.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JBSS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) is trading 0.3% below its 200-week moving average of $79.91. The current price is $79.65.
What is JBSS's 200-week moving average price?
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $79.91 as of 2026-05-01. 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 15 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 50 weeks on average.
Is JBSS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JBSS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 18.3%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in JBSS would have grown to $914, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.9% annualized vs 10.7% 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 113.00%.
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 2026-05-01