14 Best Food Dividend Stocks To Buy According to Analysts

10. The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM)

Analyst Upside Potential as of October 5: 9.42%

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is one of those food companies that’s just always been around. You see its brands everywhere — Folgers coffee in the morning, Jif peanut butter on the shelf, and those fruit spreads people have been buying for decades. It’s a big player in North America’s packaged food space and covers a lot of ground in coffee, snacks, and pantry staples.

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM)’s dividend history stands out in the food sector. The company has increased its dividends consistently in the last 24 years, which is commendable on its part. It now pays a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share for a dividend yield of 4.06%, as recorded on October 5.

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM)’s plan isn’t anything too complicated. It’s trying to keep its biggest brands strong while also finding room for new products. Lately, it’s been fine-tuning what it owns, adding things like the Hostess snack business while letting go of parts that don’t really fit anymore. At the end of the day, Smucker’s success depends on a mix of things: keeping costs under control, making smart deals, and staying flexible with prices as costs shift. It still faces the usual challenges, including changing food trends, price-sensitive shoppers, and the ups and downs of raw material prices; however, that’s pretty normal for a company of its size.