J. M. Smucker Stock News

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ORRVILLE, Ohio , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced its Board of Directors approved a $1.08 per share dividend on the common shares of the Company.

J.M. Smucker said on Tuesday it would sell its cookie brand, Voortman, to U.S.-based premium snacks maker Second Name Brands in a $305 million all-cash deal.

ORRVILLE, Ohio , Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Voortman® cookie brand to Second Nature Brands, a U.S.-based creator of premium snacks and treats controlled by CapVest Partners LLP.

"Dividend Aristocrats... in the S&P500 Index… have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." -- Kiplinger.com/Investing. 67 Aristocrats, screened as of October 7, 2024 represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 10.5%-20.13% topped-by Franklin & Target.

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The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list was rebalanced in January 2024, with notable changes including the removal of Walgreens and 3M, and the addition of Fastenal and Kenvue.

The J. M. Smucker stock continues to disappoint and the performance gap with the consumer staples sector is widening. In spite of its very low valuation multiples, the stock is not in buy territory yet as meaningful progress is still needed. Long-term risks related to SJM's capital allocation policies and growth strategy remain and investors should keep a close eye on those.