SJM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

SJM has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 4.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.10%
Payout Ratio 44.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.7%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 4%
Payout FCF 40.2%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 60.5%
Chowder Number yield + growth 6.8% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +30.7% avg 3.14% vs now 4.10%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 7.0x elevated
Income per 10k invested 410 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly SJM annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash The J. M. Smucker distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year SJM year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how The J. M. Smucker's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History SJM dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how The J. M. Smucker's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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SJM NYSE
The J. M. Smucker
12,428 M 4.10% 4.01%
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Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
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6,448 M 24.40% 100.0%
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9,079 M 13.27% 89.0%
CALM NASDAQ
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3,973 M 21.81% 92.8%
MDLZ NASDAQ
Mondelez International
78,187 M 9.66% 100.0%
BN PA
Danone
53,876 M 3.77% 100.0%
ORK OL
Orkla ASA
10,784 M 13.49% 98.0%
TR NYSE
Tootsie Roll Industries
3,065 M 2.71% 100.0%
SJM NYSE
The J. M. Smucker
12,428 M 2.73% 100.0%

SJM Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.86% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.87% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.83% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.88% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% 1.1%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-02 Quarterly 1.1 0% 1%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% 1%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 1.1 +1.9% 0.99%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-02 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.97%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-03 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.05%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-02 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.99%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-03 Quarterly 1.08 +1.9% 0.91%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-03 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.93%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.85%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.96%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 1.06 +3.9% 0.74%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-01 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.65%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-03-01 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.69%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-01 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.68%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-01 Quarterly 1.02 +3% 0.77%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.99 0% 0.69%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.99 0% 0.73%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.99 0% 0.77%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.99 0% 0.76%

SJM Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SJM?

As of July 2026, SJM's dividend yield is 4.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.40 USD by the current share price of 111.60.

Does SJM pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, SJM paid a dividend of 4.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 1.1 USD.

How often does SJM pay dividends?

SJM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SJM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

SJM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SJM for the next payments are between 1.11 (+0.9%) and 1.122 (+2.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.00%.

Will SJM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for The J. M. Smucker (SJM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SJM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The J. M. Smucker (SJM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SJM?

SJM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.73% per year. Strong growth: SJM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SJM?

SJM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.01%. If you bought SJM's shares at 109.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.01% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SJM?

SJM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: The J. M. Smucker has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SJM have a good Dividend Yield?

SJM's 4.10% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SJM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SJM is 44.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SJM?

SJM's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SJM Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SJM's Outstanding Shares?

The J. M. Smucker's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.42% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 74.7%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SJM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 3, 2002 with a ratio of 189:200. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2012 112,000,000 0%
2013 108,000,000 -3.57%
2014 104,000,000 -3.7%
2015 103,000,000 -0.96%
2016 119,000,000 +15.53%
2017 116,000,000 -2.52%
2018 113,000,000 -2.59%
2019 113,000,000 0%
2020 113,000,000 0%
2021 112,000,000 -0.88%
2022 108,000,000 -3.57%
2023 106,000,000 -1.85%
2024 104,000,000 -1.89%
2025 106,000,000 +1.92%
2026 107,000,000 +0.94%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC