H2O America vs J M Smucker Co — how do they compare? H2O America trades at $63.88 (market cap $2.68B), while J M Smucker Co trades at $118.24 (market cap $12.37B). The key difference: J M Smucker Co is far larger — about 4.6× H2O America's market cap, and J M Smucker Co pays the higher dividend (3.87%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HTO | SJM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.68B | $12.37B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $65.43 | $117.05 |
52-Week Low | $44.44 | $89.53 |
Enterprise Value | $4.40B | $19.40B |
Dividend Yield | 2.75% | 3.87% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
HTO trades at $64.52, down 1.39% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and a neutral RSI. The company reported a Q1 2026 EPS beat of $0.50 versus $0.48 expected, with revenue of $816 million in 2026 and a net income margin of 12.86%. A dividend of $0.44 per share is scheduled for payment on June 1, 2026. Analyst consensus is strongly bullish with an 80% buy rating and a $63.50 price target.
The outlook for HTO is positive, supported by steady earnings growth, a reliable dividend, and strong institutional interest. Risks include high capital expenditure demands and sensitivity to regulatory changes in the utilities sector. The stock presents a value opportunity with a P/E of 22.11, trading near analyst targets with potential upside to the high target of $67.00.
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H2O America is a utility company that provides essential water and wastewater services, primarily in the United States. The company operates a network of regulated water and wastewater systems, focusing on responsible resource management and high-quality service delivery. HTO aims to expand its operational footprint through acquisitions and internal growth, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Read more on HTO →J.M. Smucker is a packaged food company that primarily operates in the U.S. retail channel (87% of fiscal 2022 revenue), but also in U.S. food-service (7%), and international (6%). Its largest segment is pet food and treats (36% of 2022 revenue), with popular brands such as Milk-Bone, Meow Mix, 9Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits, Nature's Recipe, and Rachael Ray Nutrish. Its second-largest category is coffee (35% across channels) with the number-two brand Folgers and number-six Dunkin'. Other large categories are peanut butter (10%), with number-one Jif, fruit spreads (5%) with number-one Smucker's, and frozen hand-held foods (6%) with number-one Uncrustables.
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