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The J.M. Smucker Company reports quarterly financial results and portfolio updates for a packaged food business built around coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handhelds, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food. Its North American brand portfolio includes Folgers, Dunkin' packaged coffee, Café Bustelo, Jif, Uncrustables, Smucker's, Hostess, Milk-Bone, and Meow Mix.
Recurring company news covers sales trends, commodity-cost effects, pricing, cash flow, and outlook updates, along with portfolio changes following the Hostess Brands acquisition and completed divestitures in sweet baked snacks. Other updates include regular dividends, annual shareholder meeting matters, board refreshment, senior leadership responsibilities, and consumer-products conference presentations.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has completed the divestiture of its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital Management for $110 million. This strategic move, which was initially announced on December 15, 2021, includes the sale of R.W. Knudsen and TruRoots assets, along with a licensing agreement for Santa Cruz Organic beverages. The divestiture aims to enhance focus on core brands, with the natural beverage and grains businesses generating approximately $140 million in net sales for the fiscal year ended April 2021. However, the company expects a dilution of about $0.15 in adjusted earnings per share from this transaction.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) has declared a $0.99 per share dividend on its common shares. This dividend will be paid on March 1, 2022, to shareholders on record as of February 11, 2022. The company emphasizes its commitment to meeting evolving consumer expectations while maintaining a diverse portfolio of beloved brands such as Folgers and Jif, which are staples in many U.S. homes. Smucker's strategic focus aims to enhance its business growth and societal impact.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) has agreed to sell its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital Management for approximately $110 million. This divestiture includes brands like R.W. Knudsen® and TruRoots®, with net sales of about $140 million in fiscal year 2021. The sale is expected to be dilutive to adjusted earnings per share by roughly $0.15. Simultaneously, Smucker plans to close a production facility in Ripon, Wisconsin, to consolidate operations. The transaction aims to focus on core growth brands, enhancing market leadership.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) has divested its private label dry pet food business to Diamond Pet Foods for approximately $33 million. This sale includes a manufacturing facility in Kansas and follows a strategic focus on growth areas within its pet food segment. The divested business achieved net sales of around $95 million for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021. Smucker adjusted its fiscal 2022 guidance, projecting net sales to be down 1% to flat, while adjusted earnings per share remain between $8.35 and $8.75.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) reported a net sales increase of $16 million, or 1%, for Q2 FY2022, with net sales excluding divestitures and foreign exchange rising 8%. Net income per diluted share fell 6% to $1.90, while adjusted earnings per share grew 2% to $2.43. Operating income decreased 18% due to a $106.7 million drop in gross profit, reflecting higher costs. Full-year guidance was updated, projecting net sales growth between -0.5% to 0.5% and adjusted EPS between $8.35 and $8.75. Challenges remain due to cost inflation and supply chain disruptions.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) will invest $1.1 billion to construct a new manufacturing facility in McCalla, Alabama, aimed at boosting production of Smucker's® Uncrustables®. Construction starts by January 2022, with operations set for 2025. This facility will triple production capacity and align with the brand's significant growth, projected to reach $1 billion in annual net sales by 2026. The investment could create up to 750 jobs in the region, emphasizing Smucker's commitment to growth and local economic impact.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) is set to release its second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results on November 23, 2021. The comprehensive press release will be made available at 7:00 a.m. EST, including financial statements, segment information, and management remarks. A live question-and-answer session with CEO Mark Smucker and CFO Tucker Marshall will follow at 9:00 a.m. EST. The event can be accessed through the company's investor relations website, providing insights into their performance and strategic direction.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) has declared a $0.99 per share dividend, set to be paid on December 1, 2021, to shareholders of record by November 12, 2021. Additionally, the Board approved a 5 million share increase in its repurchase authorization, bringing the total to approximately 7.8 million shares available for buyback. Future repurchases will depend on management's discretion. This move is aimed at enhancing shareholder value, although no guarantees about the exact number of repurchased shares are made.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced the pricing of $500 million in 2.125% notes due 2032 and $300 million in 2.750% notes due 2041. The sale is set to close on September 24, 2021, with a total anticipated net proceeds of about $792.1 million. These proceeds will be used primarily to repay $750 million in senior notes due October 15, 2021, bearing interest at 3.50%, along with general corporate purposes. The offering is part of a registration statement filed with the SEC, and investors are encouraged to read the related prospectus for detailed information.
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) released its 2021 Corporate Impact Report, highlighting advancements in its Thriving Together agenda, which focuses on food access, education, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Key achievements include delivering over 23 million meals, partnering with the LeBron James Family Foundation, and donating $1.3 million to community resources. The company aims to reduce GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 and achieve TRUE certification at all sites. CEO Mark Smucker emphasizes a commitment to higher stakeholder expectations and long-term sustainability.