Should I buy J.M. Smucker Company (The) (SJM) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Evercore ISI Group — 69% of its targets hit on this sector (124 calls tested). It aims for $125 (-5.2 %), call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027 (35 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on J.M. Smucker Company (The)
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 83 % | +14.9 % | 12 | $139 +5% |
| Deutsche Bank | 86 % | +11.4 % | 14 | $97 -26% |
| Bernstein | 71 % | +5.4 % | 7 | $134 +2% |
| UBS | 67 % | +4.1 % | 9 | $142 +8% |
| Wells Fargo | 50 % | +1.7 % | 6 | $129 -2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 43 % | -2.5 % | 21 | $110 -17% |
| TD Cowen | 20 % | -2.9 % | 5 | $123 -7% |
| B of A Securities | 12 % | -15.3 % | 8 | $132 +0% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 64% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Pays a dividend (3.8% yield), raised for 16 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on SJM, Deutsche Bank (86% hit rate, 14 scored calls), only targets $97 (call made on March 30, 2026, maturing on March 30, 2027) (-26%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -4% from the current price.
- High valuation (P/E ~61): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on SJM
Median target $127 (-4%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in J.M. Smucker Company (The) now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 64% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $127 (-4%), and Deutsche Bank (most reliable on SJM, 86%) targets $97. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~61). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in J.M. Smucker Company (The)?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($127) sits just -4% from the price ($132) (most reliable on SJM: Deutsche Bank, 86%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is J.M. Smucker Company (The) still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($132) and its estimated value: analysts target $127 on median (-4%), with 64% buys (most reliable on SJM: Deutsche Bank, 86%). Cross-check with their real reliability on SJM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying SJM?
Even the most reliable firm on SJM, Deutsche Bank (86% hit rate, 14 scored calls), only targets $97 (call made on March 30, 2026, maturing on March 30, 2027) (-26%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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