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JJSF Stock Forecast: J&J Snack Foods Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$78
+0.86% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering J&J Snack Foods Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $111 — +41.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
60 / 100
Median analyst target
$111
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$426.0M−6.2% y/y
Operating income$46.1M
Net income$35.3M
Free cash flow$30.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.0%
1M
−8.6%
YTD
−10.9%
1Y
−16.0%
From 52W high
−18.2%
From 52W low
+14.1%
$69
$96
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

JJSF stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores J&J Snack Foods Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
60 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
92
Quality
73
Value
70
Issuance
64
Revisions
52
Volatility
52
Size
39
Momentum
36
Growth
23

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

JJSF stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JJSF, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110$120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JJSFHigh $120Median $111Low $101

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $101Median $111High $120

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +41.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy$81 → $101
11 May 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
11 May 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$130 → $120
18 Nov 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
18 Feb 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
4 Feb 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
15 Nov 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
29 Oct 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
7 Aug 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
6 Aug 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
16 July 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
17 Nov 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
2 Aug 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
5 May 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
31 Jan 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
8 Dec 2021BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. JJSF appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

JJSF vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, J&J Snack Foods Corp. returned −16.0% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

JJSF vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JJSFS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

JJSF analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.5%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.1×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.1×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−6.2%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−20.1%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Gross margin
35.5%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
3.2%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.3%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.1%

Higher than 75% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • J&J Snack Foods Corp. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $1.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter shrank 6.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $49.3M, a 3.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.60.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $92.0M.

  • J&J Snack Foods Corp. spent $77.7M on share buybacks and $60.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 18.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 30.1×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.12%, paying out 124% of earnings.

  • J&J Snack Foods Corp. employs 4,600 people — $331K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

JJSF vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.$1.4B
60
NOMDNomad Foods Ltd.$1.6B
52
HLFHerbalife Ltd.$1.3B
80
SENEASeneca Foods Corp.$1.2B
99
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.2B
58
UTZUTZ Brands, Inc.$2.0B
54
CENTACentral Garden & Pet Co.$2.2B
94

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own J&J Snack Foods Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest JJSF news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4

Seeking Alpha · 2 Oct 2026neutral

This is a weekly Seeking Alpha recap of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of October 4.

Why it matters — A JJSF watcher would care because the company may be featured among these dividend-paying stocks, and the summary tracks dividend changes and ex-dividend dates relevant to its shareholder payouts.

J&J Snack Foods: Strong Balance Sheet With Growing Dividends

Seeking Alpha · 22 Sept 2026positive

Seeking Alpha rates J&J Snack Foods a BUY, citing a 4% dividend yield, strong cash generation, and a net cash balance sheet. The article notes the stock trades at a 55% discount to recent peak EV/EBITDA multiples amid revenue headwinds, while Project Apollo cost savings are driving gross margin expansion and management expects sales growth to return in FY27.

Why it matters — JJSF watchers would care because the analysis highlights the company's financial strength, dividend growth, and margin-improvement initiatives despite near-term revenue challenges.

High Gas Prices Are Hurting Impulse Snack Sales. 3 Companies Feeling the Pain.

Barrons · 4 Sept 2026negative

High gas prices are dampening impulse snack purchases, according to a Barron's report. Smucker's Sweet Baked Snacks saw sales fall 7% year-over-year in the latest quarter, highlighting the broader pressure on impulse-driven categories.

Why it matters — Because JJSF relies heavily on impulse snack purchases at convenience and other on-the-go outlets, a decline in such buying driven by high gas prices could weigh on its sales.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. APPOINTS ROY C.

GlobeNewsWire · 20 Aug 2026neutral

J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Roy C. to a position, as reported via GlobeNewsWire on Aug. 20, 2026.

Why it matters — A board appointment could signal a change in leadership composition or governance at the company, which JJSF watchers may track.

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026positive

J&J Snack Foods Corp. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2026.

Why it matters — The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend provides JJSF shareholders with a scheduled return on their investment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about JJSF stock

What is the JJSF stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering J&J Snack Foods Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $111, with estimates ranging from $101 to $120. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is JJSF stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering J&J Snack Foods Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks J&J Snack Foods Corp. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank JJSF?

As at 1 Oct 2026, J&J Snack Foods Corp. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (92 of 100).

Will JJSF stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +41.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks J&J Snack Foods Corp. 60 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the JJSF stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering J&J Snack Foods Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for JJSF are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $101 to $120 over the next 12 months.

How has JJSF stock performed over the past year?

J&J Snack Foods Corp. returned -16.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does J&J Snack Foods Corp. do?

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded snack foods and frozen beverages.

What is the latest news on JJSF?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 2 Oct 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4". This is a weekly Seeking Alpha recap of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of October 4.

Company

About J&J Snack Foods Corp.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded snack foods and frozen beverages. The company serves the foodservice and retail supermarket channels with a portfolio that includes soft pretzels, frozen novelties, churros, handheld products, baked goods, and frozen drinks. Its offerings are organized across Food Service, Retail Supermarket, and Frozen Beverages segments, supporting a broad range of customers such as restaurants, snack bars, schools, supermarkets, and convenience outlets. J&J Snack Foods Corp. is known for widely recognized brands in pretzels, frozen treats, and beverage categories, making it a significant supplier in the packaged snacks and frozen refreshment market. Based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the company focuses on everyday consumption products that are distributed across North America.

CEO Mr. Daniel J. Fachner · 4,600 employees · United States · https://www.jjsnack.com