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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) pays a $4.42 annual dividend ($1.12 quarterly), yielding 3.56% at $126.75/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 16 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.56%
Annual Dividend: $4.42 per share
Payout Ratio: 205.6% (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 business built on household names: Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter, Smucker's preserves, and Meow Mix pet food. SJM currently pays a 3.65% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.42 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026. With a beta of 0.263, this is a low-volatility stock that suits income-focused investors who prioritize price stability over rapid capital appreciation.
The J. M. Smucker Company pays out 203.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That figure is well above 100%, meaning current earnings alone do not cover the dividend. The J. M. Smucker Company dividend safety rests on the breadth of its branded product portfolio across pet food, coffee, and consumer foods, categories with recurring everyday demand, but a payout ratio this elevated leaves little room for earnings pressure without putting the dividend at risk.
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 period (2026 data is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 1.9% in 2025, a meaningful step down 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 branded consumer staples, from Café Bustelo coffee to Milk-Bone pet treats, with a dividend that has grown every year for 16 consecutive years. The yield sits at a moderate (2–4%) 3.65%, slightly above the 5-year average of 3.4%, which gives current buyers a marginally better entry on income. Growth has slowed, with the 2025 increase coming in at just 1.9%. The trade-off is clear: an investor gets a low-volatility stock with a long dividend growth streak, but accepts a payout ratio of 203.5% that leaves the dividend exposed if earnings deteriorate.
| 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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