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Over the past five years, The J. M. Smucker Company’s revenue has remained relatively stable, ranging from about USD 8,000 million to 8,700 million. Gross profit showed moderate fluctuation, increasing from USD 3,138.7 million in 2021 to a peak of USD 3,384.7 million in 2025, with a notable dip in 2022. However, operating income and net income tell a more volatile story. In 2023, operating income plunged from USD 1,023.8 million in 2022 to just USD 157.5 million—a decrease of over 80%—while net income swung from a positive USD 631.7 million in 2022 to a negative USD 91.3 million. The severe declines in operating and net income during this period suggest substantial increases in operating expenses or margin pressures, possibly driven by rising input costs or shifts in operational efficiency. The following year (2024) saw a recovery as operating income rebounded to USD 1,305.8 million and net income returned to positive territory at USD 744 million, indicating the company was able to control costs or improve its pricing strategies temporarily. However, by 2025, despite revenue and gross profit being on the upswing, operating income tumbled further into negative territory at -USD 673.9 million and net income slid to -USD 1,230.8 million. These swings—particularly the more than 20% changes in operating and net margins—raise concerns about the sustainability of the company’s profit margins. Overall, while Smucker’s top-line performance remains resilient in a competitive consumer packaged goods industry, the marked volatility in its profitability metrics calls for closer scrutiny of its cost structure and operational efficiency to ensure long-term financial health.
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