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J&J Snack FoodsJJSF -0.04%66 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 62.01% on this metric.
J&J Snack Foods's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.09.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.00.
During the past 12 months, J&J Snack Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 30.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, J&J Snack Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 143.60% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.
J&J Snack Foods (NAS:JJSF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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J&J Snack Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
J&J Snack Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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J&J Snack Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JJSF vs BRBR, HLF, NOMD: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
J&J Snack Foods PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's PE Ratio falls into.
J&J Snack Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
J&J Snack Foods's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.98
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.98 mean?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.98 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #579 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. J&J Snack Foods' value of $2.98 is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #579 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, J&J Snack Foods has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J&J Snack Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BRBR and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #579 out of 1524 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts J&J Snack Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. J&J Snack Foods' value of $2.98 is 59.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.98 is 59.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J&J Snack Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $143.55, compared to a current price of $75.64 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.98 and 59.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. J&J Snack Foods' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.64 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.55.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.98
GF Value™: $143.55 vs. price of $75.64 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#579 of 1524)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JJSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures snack foods and distributes frozen beverages, which it markets nationally to the foodservice and retail supermarket industries. The company's portfolio of frozen beverages, frozen novelties, and baked goods includes soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, churros, funnel cakes, cookies, and other snack foods and drinks. It operates through three segments: Food Service, which sells snacks, desserts, and baked goods at the point of sale; Retail Supermarkets, which sells frozen and prepackaged products to supermarkets; and Frozen Beverages, which sells frozen beverages under the ICEE, Slush Puppie, and Parrot Ice brands in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The majority of revenue comes from the Food Service segment.
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