SMG
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · Materials · Agricultural Inputs
Last
$70.13
+$0.28 (+0.39%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $70.10 −$0.03 (−0.04%) 8:49 PM ET
Prev close $69.85
Open $69.83
Day high $70.41
Day low $68.78
Volume 601,380
Avg vol 914,216
Mkt cap
$4.07B
P/E ratio
46.75
FY Revenue
$3.35B
EPS
1.50
Gross Margin
30.98%
Sector
Materials
AI report sections
SMG
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company shows improving technical momentum with the price above key short-term moving averages and multiple bullish indicator signals, even as medium-term returns over six to twelve months remain negative relative to prior levels. Fundamentally, the company combines positive earnings and free cash flow growth with double-digit operating margins alongside a leveraged balance sheet with negative equity and substantial long-term debt. Short interest metrics indicate meaningful positioning against the stock and elevated short volume in recent trading, while recent news flow has been tilted toward constructive developments such as dividend continuity and margin improvement.
AI summarized at 12:07 PM ET, 2026-01-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 58 LONG: 52
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−11% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.89×
RSI
66.78 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 2.07 Signal: 2.03
Long-Term
+0.21 (Strong)
MACD: 3.37 Signal: 3.16
Intraday trend score 59.54

Latest news

SMG 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 4 Negative: 1
Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. The company, with approximately $3.4 billion in sales, is the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.66 per share, demonstrating financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Regular dividend payments are typically viewed positively as they indicate stable cash flows and investor confidence in the company's financial health.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment

Scotts Miracle-Gro announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on December 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025.

SMG dividend quarterly payment shareholders lawn and garden products
Sentiment note

Company is reporting a consistent dividend payment, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The press release highlights strong market leadership with approximately $3.4 billion in sales.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Communities In Bloom
Stratford, Ontario, Celebrates 31st Annual Communities in Bloom Awards

The 31st annual Communities in Bloom National and International Awards Ceremonies honored communities from Canada, Ireland, Italy, and Slovenia for exceptional efforts in beautification, environmental sustainability, and heritage preservation in Stratford, Ontario.

TECK SMG community beautification environmental sustainability heritage preservation civic pride
Sentiment note

Mentioned as sponsor of multiple landscape and gardening awards with no specific performance context

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jesterai
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Q3 EPS Up 12%

Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Q3 FY2025 earnings with a profit beat of $2.59 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, despite a slight 1% revenue decline. The company showed improved gross margins and maintained cautious full-year guidance.

SMG lawn and garden earnings financial performance cost management revenue
Sentiment note

Mixed financial performance with profit beat but revenue decline, maintained cautious guidance, and ongoing strategic adjustments in product lines and segment management

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
North America Hydroponics Market Forecast and Company Analysis Report 2025-2033 Featuring Village Farms, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Signify, Bright Farms, FreshBox Farms, AmHydro, Lumigrow, GreenTech Agro

The North American hydroponics market is projected to grow from $3.64 billion in 2024 to $10.75 billion by 2033, driven by sustainable agriculture, technological advancements, and urban farming solutions.

VFF SMG PHPPY hydroponics sustainable agriculture urban farming technology food security
Sentiment note

Mentioned as a major player contributing to hydroponics market development

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Brad Chelton
ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Webcast

ScottsMiracle-Gro will release its third quarter financial results on July 30, 2025, with a video webcast presentation at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by a Q&A session.

SMG financial results webcast investor relations quarterly report
Sentiment note

The article is a standard financial results announcement with no explicit positive or negative indicators, presenting routine investor communication about an upcoming financial presentation

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Fact.Mr
Smart Release Fertilizers Market is Expected to Reach USD 5,375 Million by 2035, Growing at 5% CAGR | Fact.MR Report

The smart release fertilizers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% and reach $5.375 billion by 2035, driven by increasing demand for sustainable farming, efficient nutrient management, and advancements in fertilizer technology.

ICL NTR SMG MOS smart release fertilizers sustainable agriculture precision farming nutrient management
Sentiment note

The article includes ScottsMiracle-Gro as one of the leading players in the smart release fertilizers market, indicating their participation in the industry's growth.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2025.

SMG dividend Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Sentiment note

The company is announcing a quarterly dividend payment, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on December 6, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024.

SMG dividend Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Sentiment note

The company is announcing a quarterly dividend payment, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders and the company's financial stability.

Positive Benzinga • Nicolás Jose Rodriguez
Major Cannabis Merger Approved In New York: Can Weed Stock Investors Take Advantage?

RIV Capital and Cansortium have secured approval from the New York Cannabis Control Board for their upcoming merger, positioning the combined company to take advantage of the rapidly expanding cannabis market in New York.

SMG cannabis merger New York RIV Capital Cansortium
Sentiment note

The article mentions that RIV Capital's partnership with The Hawthorne Collective, a subsidiary of ScottsMiracle-Gro, further strengthens its position in the cannabis supply chain, which is seen as a positive for the company.

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
RIV Capital Appoints David E Vautrin to Interim CEO

RIV Capital, an acquisition and investment firm, has appointed David E Vautrin as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Mike Totzke. Vautrin is a highly experienced executive who has been with RIV Capital since June 2024 and has led transformational growth in the company.

SMG RIV Capital Cansortium The Hawthorne Collective ScottsMiracle-Gro Etain
Sentiment note

The article only mentions ScottsMiracle-Gro in the context of its subsidiary, The Hawthorne Collective, and does not provide any additional information about the company.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
SCOTTS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint alleging the company made false and misleading statements about its inventory levels, debt covenant compliance, and financial performance.

SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Company inventory debt financial performance
Sentiment note

The article indicates that Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is being investigated for making false and misleading statements about its inventory levels, debt covenant compliance, and financial performance, which led to its stock trading at artificially inflated prices during the class period. This suggests a negative sentiment towards the company.

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