J. M. Smucker (SJM, $128.21) beats analysts' expectations
J. M. Smucker reported its quarterly earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The food manufacturing company’s earnings came in at $2.23 per share for the quarter, handily topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.88. The EPS was $1.89 in the prior year quarter.
Revenue grew +5.9% from the year-ago quarter to $2.03 billion, also surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.98 billion.
J. M. Smucker updated its outlook for FY23 to the range $7.85-8.25 EPS, compared to the consensus earnings estimate of $8.91. The company’s revenue guidance is $8.28 billion-$8.36 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.01 billion.
SJM's Stochastic Oscillator sits in oversold zone for 2 days
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SJM advanced for three days, in of 338 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 25, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SJM as a result. In of 101 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SJM turned negative on October 23, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 55 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 55 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
SJM moved below its 50-day moving average on October 22, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for SJM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 28, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SJM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for SJM entered a downward trend on October 17, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.752) is normal, around the industry mean (6.522). P/E Ratio (22.422) is within average values for comparable stocks, (26.887). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.551) is also within normal values, averaging (2.471). Dividend Yield (0.034) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.581) is also within normal values, averaging (66.610).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SJM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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a producer of fruit spreads, peanut butter and other food products
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