The J. M. Smucker Company
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is a Consumer Defensive company that currently yields 4.26% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $105.34 and the overvaluation threshold at $147.69. The J. M. Smucker Company holds a quality score of 53/100 (Average), reflecting 25 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 86% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 4.1%.
SJM Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 1.9% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$105.34
Current yield
4.26%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated May 25, 2026
Dividend durability
25YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
86%Coverage deserves a closer look in filings.
Cash payout
53%Free cash flow coverage supports the payment.
Dividend growth
4.1%Recent growth adds income compounding potential.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-05-23 → 2026-05-25
No major change in signal, yield, price, quality, or payout since the last update.
Why Now?
The J. M. Smucker Company is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 4.3% vs historical max 4.1% (103% of maximum).
14 consecutive years without a dividend cut.
Elevated payout ratio of 86%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 53/100 quality score says the headline yield needs extra skepticism.
Start by checking whether payout coverage and business durability still support the dividend.
SJM Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$443
Year 10 Income
$1,007
Yield on Cost
10.71%
Total Income
$6,830
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
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Morningstar ↗SJM Dividend Quality Score
Quality Score
Average
Key Metrics
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