Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.36
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
28 years
SJM Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
28 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
SJM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$4.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout40.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak28 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return20.1%
5Y Total Return1.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,12010Y ago$10,23020Y ago$42,529
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SJM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
SJM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The J. M. Smucker Company has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SJM has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SJM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.2%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,230 today.
SJM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$21.00
Avg/Payment$1.0500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $1.1000 | — | 4.38% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.1000 | — | 3.96% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 3.99% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.1000 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.92% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.0800 | — | 3.81% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.0800 | — | 4.21% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.0800 | — | 4.00% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.0800 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.59% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SJM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#6 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
28Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
2nd  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 10.6% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  BGSB&G Foods, Inc. | $316M | 19.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $77.2B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
SJM Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.20 | — | 2 | $-1.30 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $4.36 | 1.9% | 4 | $-11.57 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $4.28 | 2.9% | 4 | $7.13 | 60.0% | 1.67x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $4.16 | 3.5% | 4 | $-0.86 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $4.02 | 6.3% | 4 | $5.83 | 69.0% | 1.45x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $3.78 | 6.2% | 4 | $7.79 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $3.56 | 2.9% | 4 | $6.84 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $3.46 | 6.1% | 4 | $4.52 | 76.5% | 1.31x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $3.26 | 6.5% | 4 | $11.78 | 27.7% | 3.61x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $3.06 | 7.7% | 4 | $5.10 | 60.0% | 1.67x | 2.6% |
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SJM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SJM stock.
How much dividend does SJM pay per share?
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SJM's next ex-dividend date?
SJM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SJM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SJM's dividend safe?
SJM's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +40.2%. With 28 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SJM a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, The J. M. Smucker Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SJM pay dividends?
The J. M. Smucker Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SJM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SJM five years ago would be worth approximately $10,120 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SJM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SJM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.