SJM Stock Falls -5.1% With A 5-day Losing Streak On Weak FY26 Outlook
JM Smucker (SJM) stock hit day 5-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.1%. The company market cap has crashed by about $545 Mil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $10 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 3.3% compared to 0.8% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Weak FY2026 Earnings Guidance
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- FY26 EPS guidance of $8.75-$9.25
- Below analyst consensus of $9.88
- Impact: Negative Investor Sentiment, Sustained Institutional Selling
[2] Sector-Wide Headwinds
- Consumer pullback on discretionary treats
- Sticky inflation pressuring volumes
- Impact: Decreased Investor Confidence, Technical Support Breakdown
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in SJM stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Moderate valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (For details, see Buy or Sell SJM).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SJM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SJM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.1% | 0.6% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -5.1% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -5.8% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | -11.8% | 2.8% |
| YTD 2026 | -3.3% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | -7.6% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -9.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -17.8% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 9 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 49 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 2 | 20 |
| 4D | 2 | 13 |
| 5D | 3 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 9 | 49 |
Key Financials for JM Smucker (SJM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.2 Bil | $8.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.4 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $744.0 Mil | $-1.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.1 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $51.6 Mil | $424.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $-43.9 Mil | $241.3 Mil |
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