The J.M. Smucker Co. Declares Dividend and Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting Date

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The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) declared a regular dividend of $1.10 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026. The dividend will be paid out of the company’s capital surplus.

The company also set its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for a virtual-only meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026, may join the webcast and vote using their 16-digit control number on the company website.

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• Dividend declared: $1.10 per share regular dividend
• Dividend payment date: June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record May 15, 2026
• Annual meeting scheduled: Virtual meeting on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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ORRVILLE, Ohio, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced its Board of Directors approved a $1.10 per share regular dividend on the common shares of the Company, payable out of the Company's capital surplus. The dividend will be paid on Monday, June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The Company also announced its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in a virtual-only meeting format. The meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Monday, June 15, 2026, will be eligible to join the webcast and vote by accessing the meeting from the Company's website: investors.jmsmucker.com. To join, shareholders must enter the 16-digit control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form, or notice of internet availability of proxy materials.

About The J.M. Smucker Co.

At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including Folgers^®, Dunkin'^®, Café Bustelo^®, Jif^®, Uncrustables^®, Smucker's^®, Hostess^®, Milk-Bone^®, and Meow Mix^®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.

The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin'^®, which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin'^® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, and in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin'^® restaurants.

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FAQ

What dividend did The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) declare on April 16, 2026?

The company declared a regular dividend of $1.10 per share. According to the company, the dividend is payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.

When will SJM pay the declared $1.10 dividend and who is eligible?

SJM will pay the dividend on June 1, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026 are eligible to receive the payment.

How will shareholders join and vote at The J.M. Smucker Co. 2026 annual meeting (SJM)?

The annual meeting will be virtual-only on August 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. According to the company, shareholders of record on June 15, 2026, must use their 16-digit control number to join and vote online.

What record date determines eligibility to join the SJM webcast and vote at the annual meeting?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026 are eligible to join the webcast and vote. According to the company, eligible holders should use the 16-digit control number on their proxy materials.

Why is the SJM dividend described as payable out of capital surplus and what does that mean?

The company stated the dividend will be paid out of capital surplus. According to the company, the payment source is capital surplus rather than retained earnings, as disclosed in the announcement.