7 Best Future Food Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

Average Upside Potential: 22.86%

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is on our list of the 7 best future food stocks to buy according to analysts.

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) reported better-than-expected performance in Q4 2025. However, the company’s forecast for fiscal 2026 showed a potential 11% drop in EPS. This was 13% lower than Stifel’s previous forecast. Thus, on June 11, 2025, the analyst lowered the price target on the company’s stock from $120 to $106, maintaining a ‘Hold’ rating following its 4th quarter announcement.

Furthermore, Stifel also attributes the stock price downgrade to weakness in the company’s Coffee and Sweet Baked Goods segments. The analyst lowered fiscal 2026 EPS guidance by $1.43 per share to $8.95, which is 13% below its previous projection.

Despite the stock downgrade by Stifel, The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) maintains financial stability on an overall basis, boasting a strong portfolio of food products. This includes a growing range of organic peanut butter, premium coffee, and natural fruit spreads. It is one of the best future food stocks.