JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of SJM during the latest reporting period was Sequoia Financial Advisors, which increased its reported SJM position by approximately $360.83M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in SJM exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $572.01M in reported SJM exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in JM SMUCKER CO/THE's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 22,000 | 29,000 | $3,714 |
| Q4 2016 | Meritage Group | Buy | 11,561 | 11,561 | $1,481 |
| Q3 2016 | Fundsmith | Buy | 173,109 | 3,623,898 | $488,382 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 120,900 | 265,103 | $35,932 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,364 | 13,579 | $1,841 |
| Q2 2016 | Fundsmith | Buy | 1,399,810 | 3,450,789 | $525,935 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 8,896 | 10,215 | $1,557 |
| Q1 2016 | Fundsmith | Buy | 1,292,846 | 2,050,979 | $266,299 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 185,200 | 330,303 | $42,887 |
| Q4 2015 | Fundsmith | Buy | 758,133 | 758,133 | $93,508 |
| Q4 2015 | Third Point | Buy | 350,000 | 1,650,000 | $203,511 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 68,200 | 343,903 | $39,236 |
| Q3 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 43,811 | 1,934,897 | $220,752 |
| Q3 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10,203 | 20,760 | $2,369 |
| Q2 2015 | Third Point | Buy | 300,000 | 1,450,000 | $157,194 |
| Q2 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 417 | 10,557 | $1,144 |
| Q1 2015 | Third Point | Buy | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | $133,090 |
| Q1 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 17,645 | 1,912,771 | $221,365 |
| Q4 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 81,650 | 1,895,126 | $191,370 |
| Q4 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,221 | 17,761 | $1,794 |
| Q3 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 263,876 | 1,813,476 | $179,516 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 209,300 | 464,703 | $46,001 |
| Q3 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 206 | 12,540 | $1,241 |
| Q2 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 6 | 12,334 | $1,314 |
| Q1 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 774,938 | 1,609,516 | $156,509 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 333,983 | 474,286 | $46,120 |
| Q1 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,510 | 12,328 | $1,199 |
| Q4 2013 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 339,915 | 834,578 | $86,479 |
| Q4 2013 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 6,818 | 6,818 | $706 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 178,500 | 418,803 | $43,991 |
Frequently asked questions about SJM activity
Which institutional owners are buying SJM?
Institutional owners buying SJM include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in SJM activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in SJM compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in SJM increasing?
Institutional interest in SJM can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.