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John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (JBSS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: JBSS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.78% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 738.27M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.44 | 1Y Target Price 107 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.44 | 1Y Target Price 107 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.35 | 52 Weeks Range 58.47 - 104.34 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 58.47 - 104.34 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.34% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.72 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.42% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.88% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.44 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 860652724 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 |
Enterprise Value 860652724 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.08 | Shares Outstanding 9043450 | Shares Floating 9042262 |
Shares Outstanding 9043450 | Shares Floating 9042262 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.54 | Percent Institutions 92.64 |
Upturn AI SWOT
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. was founded in 1922. It started as a small nut brokerage and has evolved into a major processor, packager, marketer, and distributor of nuts, dried fruit, and snack products.
Core Business Areas
- Consumer Distribution: Sells products under brands like Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, and Southern Style Nuts, primarily through retail channels.
- Commercial Ingredients: Supplies nut and related products to food manufacturers for use as ingredients in their own products.
- Contract Packaging: Provides packaging services for other companies' products.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and a management team. Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo serves as the CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Fisher Nuts: Fisher Nuts is a brand of snack nuts and recipe nuts. It has significant market share in the recipe nuts category. Competitors include Planters (HRL), Diamond of California, and store brands. Revenue information is not publicly available.
- Orchard Valley Harvest: Orchard Valley Harvest focuses on better-for-you snacks and trail mixes. The market is competitive, with brands like Emerald (SNAK), and private label options. Market share data is not publicly available. Revenue information is not publicly available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The snack food industry is a large and competitive market. Demand is driven by consumer preferences for convenient and healthy snacks. Fluctuations in commodity prices impact profitability.
Positioning
John B. Sanfilippo & Son is a major player in the nut and dried fruit sector, known for its strong brand recognition and distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global snack food market is estimated at over $500 Billion. JBSS is positioned to continue capturing share through brand building and innovation.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Fisher Nuts)
- Established distribution network
- Diversified business segments (consumer, commercial, contract)
- Long-standing relationships with suppliers
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on a few key retailers
- Limited international presence
- Reliance on nut commodity market
Opportunities
- Expanding into new product categories (e.g., nut butters)
- Increasing international sales
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Capitalizing on health and wellness trends with innovative products
Threats
- Increased competition from private label brands
- Changing consumer preferences
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HRL
- SNAK
- PRIVATE LABELS
- KHC
Competitive Landscape
John B. Sanfilippo & Son faces competition from larger food companies with greater resources. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on the nut and dried fruit market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: John B. Sanfilippo & Son's growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic growth, and expansion into new markets.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increased demand for healthy snacks and continued expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on marketing and innovation to grow its key brands and expanding its distribution network.
Summary
John B. Sanfilippo & Son is a key player in the nut industry with strong brand recognition. Its strong distribution network and focus on innovation positions it well. However, it faces challenges from competition and commodity price fluctuations. The company must continue to focus on product innovation and cost management to remain competitive. The company must also mitigate its high dependence on nuts.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Market research
Disclaimers:
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About John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Elgin, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-12-03 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 1800 | Website https://www.jbssinc.com |
Full time employees 1800 | Website https://www.jbssinc.com | ||
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., through its subsidiary, JBSS Ventures, LLC, processes and distributes tree nuts and peanuts in the United States. The company offers raw and processed nuts, including almonds, pecans, peanuts, black walnuts, English walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and filberts in various styles and seasonings. It also offers peanut butter in various sizes and varieties; salad toppings, dried fruit, and chocolate and yogurt coated products; recipe ingredients; bulk food products; sunflower kernels, pepitas, snack mixes, almond and cashew butter, candy and confections, corn snacks, chickpea snacks, sesame sticks, and other sesame snack products; and various toppings for ice cream and yogurt. In addition, the company operates a retail store. The company provides its products under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Just the Cheese brands as well as under various private brands. It serves retailers and wholesalers, and commercial ingredient and contract packaging customers through a network of independent brokers, distributors, and suppliers. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.
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