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J&J Snack Foods Corp.

Fundamental data last updated:October 1, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Packaged Foods

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages. The company offers soft pretzels under the SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS, PRETZELFILS, GOURMET TWISTS, MR. TWISTER, SOFT PRETZEL BITES, SOFTSTIX, SOFT PRETZEL BUNS, TEXAS TWIST, BAVARIAN BAKERY, SUPERPRETZEL BAVARIAN, NEW YORK PRETZEL, KIM & SCOTT'S GOURMET PRETZELS, SERIOUSLY TWISTED!, BRAUHAUS, AUNTIE ANNE'S, and LABRIOLA, as well as under the private labels. It also provides frozen novelty under the LUIGI'S, WHOLE FRUIT, PHILLY SWIRL, SOUR PATCH, ICEE, and MINUTE MAID brands; churros under the TIO PEPE'S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS brands; and handheld products under the SUPREME STUFFERS and SWEET STUFFERS brands. In addition, the company offers bakery products, including biscuits, fig and fruit bars, cookies, breads, rolls, crumbs, muffins, and donuts under the MRS. GOODCOOKIE, READI-BAKE, COUNTRY HOME, MARY B'S, DADDY RAY'S, and HILL & VALLEY brands, as well as under private labels; and frozen beverages under the ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE, and PARROT ICE brands. Further, it provides funnel cakes under the FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY brand, as well as various other food products; and sells machines and machine parts to other food and beverage companies. The company sells its products through a network of food brokers, independent sales distributors, and direct sales force. It serves snack bars and food stand locations in chain, department and mass merchandising stores, malls and shopping centers, fast food and casual dining restaurants, stadiums and sports arenas, leisure and theme parks, convenience stores, movie theatres, warehouse club stores, schools, colleges and other institutions, and independent retailers. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

 


VALUATION

P/E

25.10

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1.45B

Forward P/E

17.16

PEG

0.37

PRICE TO SALES

0.93

PRICE TO BOOK

1.66

EV / EBITDA

10.06

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

6.20%

DCF Value

$124.46

Graham Number

$56.76

Price to FCF

16.13

EV to FCF

17.61

Earnings Yield

3.98%

FCF Yield

6.20%

DIVIDEND

Yield

4.12%

Annual Payout

$3.18

Payout Ratio

105.07%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.08

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.50

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$1.58B

Return on Equity (ROE)

6.24%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

5.45%

Debt-to-Equity

0.17

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

4.39

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.57%

Current Ratio

2.09

Quick Ratio

1.26

Net Debt to EBITDA

0.84

Interest Coverage

51.66

Gross Profit margin

30.44%

FCF PER SHARE

$4.75

REVENUE PER SHARE

$82.13

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. presents a compelling valuation story. Despite trading below its DCF value and Graham Number, the market seems to have overlooked its potential. The Forward P/E of 16.93 suggests a more attractive future valuation compared to its current P/E, indicating growth expectations. With an Altman Z-score of 4.36, the company is financially robust, reducing bankruptcy risk. The Earnings Yield of 4.04% might not scream value, but it aligns with a stable, defensive play in the consumer sector.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods is somewhat insulated from rapid tech disruptions. However, its focus on packaged foods means it must still adapt to AI-driven supply chain efficiencies and consumer data analytics to maintain competitiveness. The company's ability to integrate tech into its operations will be crucial for future resilience.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, J&J Snack Foods offers a tantalizing proposition. The ROIC of 7.57% reflects efficient capital use, while a Piotroski F-Score of 6 indicates reasonable financial health. Its FCF Yield, though modest, suggests some cash generation capability, and the operating margin of 5.45% underscores stable profitability. These metrics paint a picture of a company with solid pricing power and operational efficiency, making it a worthy candidate for GARP enthusiasts.

The Bear Case

Yet, not all is rosy. The stock's Price/Book ratio of 1.64 and Price/Sales of 0.92 might raise eyebrows for those wary of overvaluation. The payout ratio exceeding 100% signals potential sustainability issues with its dividend policy. Additionally, trading close to its 52-week low could indicate market skepticism or underlying structural weaknesses. These factors suggest caution for those considering a long-term position.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

N/A

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.44

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

67.37%

Distance to 52-Week Low

10.81%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

2.56%

50-DAY SMA

$78.77

200-DAY SMA

$89.94

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