SJM J M SMUCKER dividend history, payout ratio & dates
J M SMUCKER's last dividend was on Aug 16, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.08 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.26 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.54% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.02, or 1.9% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- SJM last dividend date: Aug 16, 2024
SJM dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
J M SMUCKER's dividend yield of 3.54% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.4%, J M SMUCKER's dividend yield is 48% higher. The historical 5-year average of SJM's dividend yield is 3.1%, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
J M SMUCKER has been paying dividends since 1995. SJM has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 3.4% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 22%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.08 | 3.59% |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.06 | 3.67% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $1.06 | 3.38% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.06 | 3.74% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1.06 | 2.92% |
| May 11, 2023 | $1.02 | 2.59% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $1.02 | 2.77% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $1.02 | 2.72% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $1.02 | 3.01% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.99 | 2.74% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.99 | 2.9% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.99 | 2.96% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.99 | 2.82% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.9 | 2.64% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.9 | 3.14% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.9 | 3.02% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.9 | 3.09% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.88 | 3.09% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.88 | 3.24% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.88 | 3.31% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.88 | 3.02% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.85 | 2.7% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.85 | 3.28% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.85 | 2.89% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.85 | 2.85% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.78 | 2.73% |
| Feb 8, 2018 | $0.78 | 2.61% |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $0.78 | 2.98% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.78 | 2.48% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.39% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.13% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.75 | 2.14% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.75 | 1.79% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.67 | 2.05% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.67 | 2.07% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.67 | 2.28% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.67 | 2.37% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.64 | 2.2% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.64 | 2.25% |
J M SMUCKER dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
J M SMUCKER's payout ratio of 59.9% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 44.2%, J M SMUCKER's payout ratio is 36% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SJM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 4.26% | $1.4 | 191.8% |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | 3.54% | $4.26 | 59.9% |
| GIS General Mills Inc | 3.15% | $2.37 | 54.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does J M SMUCKER pay a dividend?
Yes, J M SMUCKER has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was SJM's last dividend?
J M SMUCKER's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 16, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.08 per share.
How much dividend does J M SMUCKER pay (per share)?
SJM's annualized dividend per share is $4.26.
What is J M SMUCKER's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of J M SMUCKER is 3.54%.
How often does J M SMUCKER pay dividends?
J M SMUCKER has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is J M SMUCKER's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of J M SMUCKER is 59.9%.
Does J M SMUCKER pay a good dividend?
J M SMUCKER's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.