J.M. Smucker Beats Q4 Profit, Raises Annual Forecast on Strong Coffee Demand
SJM sits 21% above its 52-week low of $88.25.
Summary
J.M. Smucker reported a strong Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.77, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.64, and issued an upbeat full-year adjusted EPS forecast of $9.75-$10.25, with the midpoint above analyst expectations. This positive outlook is driven by resilient demand for at-home dining and higher coffee prices, contrasting with Campbell's recent reaffirmation of a trimmed annual forecast. Despite the profit beat, the company expects annual net sales to decline 3-4%, missing analyst estimates, due to evolving consumer behavior and competition from private labels.
At the time of this announcement, SJM was trading at $106.62 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.9B. The 52-week trading range was $88.25 to $119.39. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.