SMG
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · Materials · Agricultural Inputs
Last
$66.37
+$3.93 (+6.29%) 1:14 PM ET
Prev close $62.44
Open $62.13
Day high $67.28
Day low $62.13
Volume 453,404
Avg vol 983,648
Mkt cap
$3.62B
P/E ratio
44.25
FY Revenue
$3.35B
EPS
1.50
Gross Margin
30.98%
Sector
Materials
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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)
+52% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.52×
RSI
47.73 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: 0.05
Short-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: -0.70 Signal: -0.80
Long-Term
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: -1.03 Signal: -1.01
Intraday trend score 76.54

Latest news

SMG 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 4 Negative: 0
Neutral Benzinga • Na
Vireo Growth Inc. Announces Acquisition of The Hawthorne Gardening Company from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Vireo Growth Inc. completed the acquisition of The Hawthorne Gardening Company from Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. The transaction strengthens Vireo's balance sheet with approximately $110 million in combined cash and net working capital. Vireo issued 213 million shares at $0.60 per share and 80 million warrants at $0.85 strike price to Good Dog Holdings LLC. Chris Hagedorn, EVP of Scotts Miracle-Gro, has been nominated to Vireo's Board of Directors.

SMG acquisition Hawthorne Gardening Company balance sheet strengthening cash and working capital share issuance warrants board nomination
Sentiment note

Scotts Miracle-Gro divested the Hawthorne business to Vireo, which appears to be a strategic decision to focus on core operations. The transaction itself is neither clearly positive nor negative for Scotts without additional context on valuation and strategic rationale.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
ScottsMiracle-Gro Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance; Margin Recovery and Growth Plans Remain on Track

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, stating it is well-positioned to weather global commodity impacts from the Iran War. The company has locked approximately 80% of its commodities and sources 90% of cost of goods sold domestically. The company reported strong consumer engagement in the lawn and garden category and announced progress on debt reduction with a debt-to-EBITDA ratio below 4 times, enabling planned share repurchases later in fiscal 2026.

SMG fiscal 2026 guidance commodity hedging gross margin recovery debt reduction share repurchase lawn and garden consumer engagement
Sentiment note

The company demonstrated strong operational resilience by securing 80% of commodities in advance, maintaining domestic sourcing for 90% of COGS, and achieving debt-to-EBITDA below 4x. Management expressed confidence in delivering gross margin recovery, reported strong consumer engagement, and announced shareholder-friendly actions including share repurchases. These factors indicate solid financial positioning and positive outlook.

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.

SMG dividend payment quarterly dividend cash dividend shareholder returns lawn and garden products
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.

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