SJM
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The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) closed at $99.37 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.4% below its 200-week moving average of $114.77. This places SJM in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -7.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1589 weeks of data, SJM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SJM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.3%.
With a market cap of $10.6 billion, SJM is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -20.7%. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
SJM is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 443.00%.
Over the past 30.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SJM would have grown to $1075, compared to $1889 for the S&P 500. SJM has returned 8.1% annualized vs 10.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SJM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SJM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying SJM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.8% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +15.9% 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 +32.1% vs +28.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SJM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SJM has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +13.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1995 | Jun 1997 | 87 | 22.0% | -16.3% | +935.7% |
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 2 | 3.7% | +0.6% | +905.4% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 8 | 4.7% | -20.9% | +899.6% |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 2000 | 50 | 30.1% | +14.4% | +911.3% |
| Feb 2006 | Jun 2006 | 18 | 7.6% | +32.4% | +397.1% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 2.7% | +10.7% | +305.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 4 | 10.8% | +20.3% | +303.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 1.7% | +34.1% | +289.6% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 2 | 8.7% | +32.1% | +296.2% |
| Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 | 4 | 2.8% | +46.3% | +284.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Jun 2009 | 15 | 17.0% | +49.9% | +286.3% |
| Aug 2017 | Nov 2017 | 14 | 9.7% | +2.8% | +24.2% |
| Apr 2018 | Mar 2019 | 48 | 18.5% | +8.2% | +12.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Mar 2020 | 38 | 10.2% | -4.9% | +8.7% |
| May 2020 | Jul 2020 | 10 | 5.6% | +28.6% | +10.8% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 11 | 12.1% | +2.2% | -11.0% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 5 | 3.4% | -14.7% | -12.7% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 103+ | 20.5% | Ongoing | -8.3% |
| Average | 23 | — | +13.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SJM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) is trading 13.4% below its 200-week moving average of $114.77. The current price is $99.37.
What is SJM's 200-week moving average price?
The J.M. Smucker Company's 200-week moving average is $114.77 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 SJM drops below its 200-week moving average?
SJM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is SJM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SJM 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 8.3%. Return on equity is -20.7%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SJM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.5 years, $100 invested in SJM would have grown to $1075, compared to $1889 for the S&P 500. That's 8.1% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. SJM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SJM pay a dividend?
Yes. The J.M. Smucker Company currently pays a dividend yield of 443.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
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