Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)
NYSE:SMG
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SMG Stock Chart & Stats
$66.04
$0.21(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$66.04
$0.21(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$52.00 - $72.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume102.78K
Average Volume (3M)981.05K
Market Cap
$3.59B
Enterprise Value$5.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.3
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.90
Shares Outstanding58,181,940
10 Day Avg. Volume953,231
30 Day Avg. Volume981,054
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)-9.18
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio11.98
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.02Price Target Upside-0.03% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)4.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Recovery & ProfitabilityGross margin expansion and a return to positive operating margins indicate improved pricing, mix and cost control that are likely durable. Higher baseline margins support incremental investment, stronger EBITDA conversion and resilience to input shocks, aiding sustained cash generation and reinvestment.
Strong Free Cash FlowRobust and improving free cash flow provides a durable financial buffer: it funds debt reduction, share repurchases and capex without relying on equity issuance. Positive FCF also underpins flexibility during seasonality and supports execution of strategic initiatives like SMG 2.0.
E‑commerce & Strategic Focus (SMG 2.0)Rapid e‑commerce growth and a clear strategic plan to scale digital sales shift the company toward higher-growth, repeatable channels. Combined with SKU rationalization, product innovation and the Hawthorne divestiture, this refocus improves long‑term mix, recurring demand and route‑to‑consumer efficiency.
Bears Say
High Leverage & Negative EquityPersistently negative equity and elevated debt limit financial flexibility and increase refinancing and covenant risk. Even with improving EBITDA, capital structure strain constrains strategic optionality, raises cost of capital and could force prioritization of deleveraging over growth investments.
Commodity / Geopolitical Cost ExposureMaterial commodity input exposure makes margins vulnerable to sustained geopolitical shocks. Limited hedges beyond the current year mean costs could force pricing moves, margin compression or lost volume; this structural risk affects planning, retailer negotiations and multi‑year margin targets.
E‑commerce Margin Gap & Rising SG&AChannel mix shifting to lower‑margin e‑commerce while marketing and SG&A step up creates structural pressure on net margins. Sustaining growth requires narrowing the e‑commerce margin gap or offsetting savings; otherwise higher operating spend could erode the recent margin recovery.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company News
SMG FAQ
What was Scotts Miracle-Gro’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scotts Miracle-Gro lowest stock price was $52.00 and its highest was $72.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Scotts Miracle-Gro’s market cap?
Scotts Miracle-Gro’s market cap is $3.59B.
When is Scotts Miracle-Gro’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scotts Miracle-Gro’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Scotts Miracle-Gro’s earnings last quarter?
Scotts Miracle-Gro released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $4.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.015 by $0.515.
Is Scotts Miracle-Gro overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Scotts Miracle-Gro’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay dividends?
Scotts Miracle-Gro pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.52%. See more information on Scotts Miracle-Gro dividends here
What is Scotts Miracle-Gro’s EPS estimate?
Scotts Miracle-Gro’s EPS estimate is 2.48.
How many shares outstanding does Scotts Miracle-Gro have?
Scotts Miracle-Gro has 58,181,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scotts Miracle-Gro’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported an EPS of $4.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.015. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.527%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scotts Miracle-Gro?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SMG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$66.02 (-0.03% Downside)
$66.02 (-0.03% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SMG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-33.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Scotts Miracle-Gro
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stands as a leading producer and global distributor of products dedicated to lawn and garden upkeep, as well as specialized indoor and hydroponic cultivation. The company's operations are strategically divided into three core business units: U.S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and an 'Other' category. SMG's comprehensive product range for lawns includes essential items such as fertilizers, grass seeds, and application spreaders, alongside durable garden implements and outdoor cleaning agents. They also offer robust solutions for managing lawn weeds, pests, and diseases. For broader gardening and landscaping endeavors, their offerings encompass water-soluble and slow-release plant nutrients, a variety of potting mixes and garden soils, mulches, and decorative ground covers. Furthermore, the company provides organic garden products, targeted pest and disease controls for plants, live goods, and diverse seeding solutions. Beyond outdoor applications, Scotts Miracle-Gro supplies specialized items for indoor and hydroponic growing. This includes innovative systems for soilless plant, flower, and vegetable cultivation, as well as critical lighting systems and components tailored for indoor gardening environments. The company also develops household-focused insect, rodent, and general weed control products, featuring potent non-selective weed killers. These extensive product lines are marketed under a vast portfolio of widely recognized brand names, notably Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, Turf Builder, Roundup, and AeroGarden, among many others. Scotts Miracle-Gro distributes its merchandise through a broad and diverse network of retail and commercial channels. This encompasses major home improvement retailers, mass-market stores, warehouse clubs, both large and independent hardware outlets, nurseries, and specialized garden centers. Consumers can also find their products on e-commerce platforms and in food and drug stores. For the indoor gardening and hydroponics sector, the company collaborates with specialized distributors, retailers, and directly supplies growers. Founded in 1868, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Marysville, Ohio.
SMG Company Deck
SMG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial progress: revenue growth, meaningful gross margin expansion (200+ bps YTD), robust e-commerce acceleration (+22% YTD), improved EBITDA and net income, deleveraging to 3.71x, and material free cash flow improvement (> $100M YTD). Management announced strategic initiatives (SMG 2.0), portfolio innovation (83 new SKUs / $41M revenue), a disciplined SKU rationalization plan, AI/automation investments, and a multi-year share repurchase program. Key risks are manageable but notable: commodity cost volatility from geopolitical events creating fiscal '27 uncertainty, higher SG&A from marketing investments, an e-commerce margin gap, and near-term planning/line-review timing. Overall, positives materially outweigh the challenges, which management frames as controllable or hedged.View all SMG earnings summariesSMG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$66.02
▼(-0.03% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
30.01% Insiders
17.84% Mutual Funds
23.52% Other Institutional Investors
9.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors