J.M. Smucker Raises Quarterly Dividend by 2%

The J.M. Smucker Co. increased its quarterly dividend by 2% on 17 July 2026, raising the payment from $1.10 to $1.12 per common share. The Ohio-based FMCG group said the decision continues its commitment to returning value to shareholders and marks its 25th consecutive fiscal year of dividend growth.

What is the J.M. Smucker dividend increase?

The J.M. Smucker dividend increase is a two-cent rise in the amount paid to shareholders for each common share they own. The quarterly payment will increase from $1.10 to $1.12 per share, following approval from the company’s board of directors.

At a glance

• Quarterly dividend increased by 2%
• Payment rises from $1.10 to $1.12 per share
• Dividend will be paid on 1 September 2026
• Shareholder record date is 14 August 2026
• The increase was approved by Smucker’s board
• It marks 25 consecutive fiscal years of dividend growth
• Smucker supplies major food, beverage and pet-care brands

When will the Smucker dividend be paid?

The next J.M. Smucker dividend will be paid on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Investors must be recorded as shareholders at the close of business on Friday, 14 August 2026, to qualify for the $1.12-per-share quarterly payment.

Why has J.M. Smucker increased its dividend?

J.M. Smucker said the increase reflects its continued commitment to returning value to shareholders. The latest decision extends the company’s record of annual dividend growth to 25 consecutive fiscal years, although future dividend decisions will remain subject to board approval and business conditions.

Why is J.M. Smucker important to grocery retail?

J.M. Smucker is a major North American supplier across coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld products, sweet baked goods and pet food. Its brands include Folgers, Café Bustelo, Jif, Uncrustables, Smucker’s, Hostess, Milk-Bone and Meow Mix.

The company also licenses the Dunkin’ brand for packaged coffee sold through grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, e-commerce platforms and drug stores. The licence covers packaged retail coffee and does not apply to products sold in Dunkin’ restaurants.

What does the increase mean for the FMCG group?

The dividend increase concerns shareholder returns and does not change Smucker’s retail operations, brand portfolio or supermarket supply arrangements. However, it provides investors with an update on the company’s capital-allocation priorities following the end of its fiscal year on 30 April 2026.

What happens next?

Eligible shareholders will receive the increased dividend on 1 September 2026 after the 14 August record date. Future payments will depend on additional board decisions, while investors will continue assessing Smucker’s financial performance and the progress of its food, coffee and pet-care brands across North American retail channels.