John B. Sanfilippo & Son: This Family Business Is Nuts

John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) is executing an expansion into snack and nutrition bars, temporarily reducing free cash flow but positioning for higher future earnings. JBSS maintains a conservative balance sheet, avoids excessive leverage, and pays variable but generally generous dividends, recently declaring a $1.50 special dividend. JBSS has gradually expanded sales into the higher margin consumer channel, which comprises 82% of revenue.