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John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc(JBSS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$53.87
11/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JBSS

11/02/2026: JBSS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a well-established consumer staples company specializing in the processing, packaging, and marketing of nut and dried fruit products. The company benefits from a solid mix of branded retail products and a strong position in private-label supply, which helps ensure steady volume. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its healthier snack lines and improving operational efficiencies through automation. Investors face risks regarding raw material price volatility and intense competition from much larger food conglomerates. This stock may suit value-oriented or dividend-focused investors seeking stability, provided they monitor the impact of commodity price cycles on the company’s operating margins.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential rather than aggressive, high-velocity expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits steady, long-term performance rather than short-term price spikes.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often viewed as a stable, reasonably valued player in the consumer staples sector.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of returning capital to shareholders through dividends.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveAs a consumer staples business, it provides relative stability compared to cyclical or speculative growth sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFluctuations in nut commodity prices directly affect the company's cost of goods sold and operating margins.
Valuation riskMediumWhile typically value-oriented, the stock can become overvalued relative to its modest growth rates during market rotations.
Competition risk (Nut and Snack competition)HighThe company faces intense competition from massive CPG firms that can leverage scale to lower prices.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is robust but limited by its focus on a specific, non-proprietary food category.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are reliable but subject to board approval and can vary based on cash flow needs.
Execution riskMediumManaging complex supply chains and maintaining retail relationships is critical for sustaining volume.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -32.93%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
JBSS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
JBSS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+5.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.0%), moderate revenue growth (+6.2%), soft profitability (net margin 5.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
JBSS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is JBSS's strongest growth driver at +277.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+6.2%, moderate) and earnings growth (+5.1%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 96.9% and approximately 98.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.59% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.76%
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans 6.97%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.17%
State Street Corp 3.12%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.93%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
JBSS generates approximately $180 of gross profit, $74 of operating income, and $30 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.36%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
JBSS has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 630.28M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.28
1Y Target Price 100
Price to earnings Ratio 11.28
1Y Target Price 100
Volume (30-day avg) 140.8K shares
Beta 0.32
52 Weeks Range 50.73 - 91.07
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 50.73 - 91.07
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.68%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.78

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Consumer Products SegmentSale of branded and private label nuts and snacks to retail grocers.This is the primary revenue engine, turning raw materials into packaged goods sold in stores.
Commercial IngredientsBulk sales of nut ingredients to other food manufacturers.This B2B segment provides steady, high-volume demand from other companies in the food industry.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 1.5
Actual 1.11

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.84%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.34%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.63%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.37%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.28
Forward PE 9.7
Enterprise Value 770.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54
Enterprise Value 770.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.93
Shares Outstanding 9.10M
Shares Floating 8.97M
Shares Outstanding 9.10M
Shares Floating 8.97M
Percent Insiders 1.59
Percent Institutions 96.94

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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