Should you buy SJM stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates JM Smucker Company (The) (SJM) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.95 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 5.43%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 19.77%
- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Dividend Aristocrat — decades of consistent dividend growth
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.25)
Green day on Friday for JM Smucker Company (The)
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The JM Smucker Company (The) stock price gained 1.14% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $118.80 to $120.16. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.59% from a day low at $117.66 to a day high of $120.71. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.56% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -274 thousand shares and in total, 685 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $82.37 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 19.77% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $137.55 and $154.20 at the end of this 3-month period.
SJM Signals & Forecast
The JM Smucker Company (The) stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $119.47 and $115.11. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.90%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, June 08, 2026 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, June 08, 2026 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for JM Smucker Company (The) stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $112.50 and $112.39. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, JM Smucker Company (The) finds support just below today's level at $112.50. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $112.39 and $103.64.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $3.05 between high and low, or 2.59%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.01%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $114.71 (-4.53%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 7 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SJM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect JM Smucker Company (The) to open at $119.51, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $118.42 and $121.90, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.47 (+/-2.93%) up or down from last closing price. If JM Smucker Company (The) takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.93% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $121.05 (0.74%) than the support at $112.50 (6.37%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For SJM
Dividend warning for SJM: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 3 days on Friday 14th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $1.12, which is a small dividend (0.93%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.93% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is JM Smucker Company (The) stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for JM Smucker Company (The) stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
3.953
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $119.51 ( 0.541%).
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SJM Performance
Trading levels for SJM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 122.56 | 2.00% |
| R2 | 121.39 | 1.03% |
| R1 | 120.68 | 0.429% |
| Price | 120.16 | |
| S1 | 118.34 | -1.51% |
| S2 | 117.63 | -2.11% |
| S3 | 116.46 | -3.08% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 126.35 | 5.15% |
| R2 | 123.04 | 2.40% |
| R1 | 121.05 | 0.741% |
| Price | 120.16 | |
| S1 | 112.50 | -6.37% |
| S2 | 112.39 | -6.47% |
| S3 | 103.64 | -13.75% |
SJM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | $1.12 | 0.97% |
| 2 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | $1.10 | 1.14% |
| 3 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | $1.10 | 1.07% |
| 4 | Oct 23, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | $1.10 | 1.05% |
| 5 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | $1.10 | 1.05% |
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