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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) pays a $4.42 annual dividend ($1.12 quarterly), yielding 3.35% at $131.99/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 16 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.35%
Annual Dividend: $4.42 per share
Payout Ratio: 203.5% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see safety analysis below)
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-14
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 33
The J. M. Smucker Company dividend comes from a 127-year-old packaged foods business built on brands like Folgers, Jif, and Smucker's. SJM currently pays a 3.34% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.42 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026, with the last declared payment at $1.12 per share. A beta of 0.25 makes this one of the lower-volatility names in the Consumer Defensive sector, which suits income investors who prioritize price stability over growth.
The J. M. Smucker Company pays out 203.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). The J. M. Smucker Company dividend safety rests on the recurring demand for everyday staples across its Pet Foods, Coffee, and Consumer Foods segments, products that consumers repurchase regardless of economic conditions. That said, a payout ratio above 200% means earnings are not currently covering the dividend, which is the most significant data-supported pressure on the payout.
The J. M. Smucker Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.84 to $4.36 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the rate calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 1.9% in 2025, which shows growth has decelerated noticeably from the 10.9% peak increase recorded in 2014.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +2.7% | $4.02 (2022) | $4.36 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +4.1% | $3.56 (2020) | $4.36 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +5.2% | $2.62 (2015) | $4.36 (2025) |
SJM fits income-focused investors who want exposure to everyday consumer staples, brands like Folgers and Jif that generate repeat purchases, paired with a moderate yield. At 3.34%, the current yield sits above its 5-year average of 3.11%, which means the yield classification of moderate (2-4%) is running slightly hotter than its own historical norm. The 6.4% annual dividend growth over 14 years is a genuine positive, but the 203.5% payout ratio is a real trade-off: the dividend has grown, yet earnings are not currently covering it. Investors get a low-beta income stream from a recognizable brand portfolio; they accept meaningful payout ratio risk in exchange.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $1.1200 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1.1000 |
| 2026-02-13 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-11-14 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-08-15 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-05-16 | $1.0800 |
| 2025-02-14 | $1.0800 |
| 2024-11-15 | $1.0800 |
| 2024-08-16 | $1.0800 |
| 2024-05-16 | $1.0600 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.3200 |
| 2025 | $4.3600 |
| 2024 | $4.2800 |
| 2023 | $4.1600 |
| 2022 | $4.0200 |
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