JJSF
J&J Snack Foods Corp. Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods Investor Relations →
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) closed at $74.54 as of 2026-03-20, trading 43.9% below its 200-week moving average of $132.76. This places JJSF in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -38.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2045 weeks of data, JJSF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JJSF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.4%.
With a market cap of $1417 million, JJSF is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 6.6%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JJSF would have grown to $2173, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. JJSF has returned 9.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: JJSF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JJSF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying JJSF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.7% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +8.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 72% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +39.5% vs +24.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JJSF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JJSF has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +23.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 | 1 | 22.0% | +26.1% | +3395.8% |
| Apr 1987 | Jun 1987 | 8 | 6.7% | +23.3% | +2580.1% |
| Oct 1987 | Feb 1988 | 15 | 26.8% | +52.5% | +2625.6% |
| May 1988 | May 1988 | 1 | 0.9% | +74.6% | +2452.5% |
| Jan 1990 | Feb 1991 | 56 | 45.3% | +1.3% | +2044.1% |
| Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 | 1 | 1.3% | -11.4% | +1727.4% |
| Feb 1992 | Mar 1992 | 1 | 5.3% | -8.1% | +1769.9% |
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1992 | 4 | 10.3% | +2.3% | +1727.4% |
| May 1992 | Jun 1992 | 1 | 2.3% | +31.1% | +1686.8% |
| Jun 1992 | Mar 1993 | 40 | 28.5% | +87.1% | +2197.3% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 2 | 6.0% | -2.1% | +1557.8% |
| Jul 1994 | Dec 1996 | 128 | 24.6% | +2.0% | +1508.1% |
| Dec 1996 | Apr 1997 | 17 | 15.4% | +24.2% | +1424.2% |
| May 1997 | May 1997 | 1 | 0.6% | +50.9% | +1417.1% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.6% | +10.6% | +1118.2% |
| Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 | 1 | 0.3% | -6.3% | +1082.4% |
| Apr 2000 | Dec 2000 | 35 | 29.0% | +3.8% | +1118.2% |
| Dec 2000 | Apr 2001 | 16 | 15.1% | +44.2% | +1095.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 4.5% | +114.8% | +1019.8% |
| Dec 2007 | Jul 2008 | 29 | 17.5% | +27.7% | +243.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 10 | 13.4% | +62.6% | +261.0% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 2 | 2.4% | +36.8% | +204.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 20.8% | +25.3% | -37.3% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 2 | 1.8% | -4.9% | -44.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 4 | 7.4% | +10.1% | -43.1% |
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 3 | 0.5% | -2.1% | -45.4% |
| Apr 2022 | Aug 2022 | 16 | 18.6% | +4.4% | -45.5% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 11 | 13.3% | +14.7% | -43.8% |
| Jan 2023 | Mar 2023 | 10 | 6.4% | +14.5% | -44.3% |
| Feb 2024 | May 2024 | 11 | 7.9% | -8.4% | -45.1% |
| Jan 2025 | Ongoing | 63+ | 43.9% | Ongoing | -45.4% |
| Average | 17 | — | +23.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JJSF below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is trading 43.9% below its 200-week moving average of $132.76. The current price is $74.54.
What is JJSF's 200-week moving average price?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $132.76 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 JJSF drops below its 200-week moving average?
JJSF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is JJSF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JJSF 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 32. Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 6.6%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JJSF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in JJSF would have grown to $2173, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. JJSF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JJSF pay a dividend?
Yes. J&J Snack Foods Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 429.00%.
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