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SMGThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
$64.71$3.8B
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

SMG
NYSE · Fertilizers & Ag Chemicals
$64.71
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$3.76B
P/E36.1x
52W High$75.34
Volume999.6K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Seasonal Cash Strength Masks Persistent Negative Equity

SMG's core consumer lawn and garden franchise demonstrates resilient gross margins (31.2% in Q3 2026) and robust seasonal free cash flow generation (32.8% FCF margin), yet the company remains burdened by a structurally strained balance sheet with negative shareholders' equity of -$208.7M and total debt of $2.1B.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsNeutral
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+65% Peers

P/E is 65% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 67 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 67)

04

Trend Check

N/A

Trend data unavailable

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 4

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
SMG+12.22%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
SMG+19.22%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
SMG+37.04%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+65.20%
5-Year Return
SMG-53.35%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+54.20%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
36.1x
Forward P/EExpansion
14.6x
EV/EBITDA33rd %ile
11.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
36.1x
28.5x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
11.0x
13.1x
33rd· Fair
Price/FCF
11.0x
10.6x
75th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$3.29B-3.6% YoY
Net income FY26
$104M-28.4% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$278M+1.6% YoY
Operating margin FY26
12.4%+1.9 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)16.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y4.5%
ROE (FY26)-
Piotroski Score5 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 4, 2026
-$2.16+2.3%
vs -$2.21
$303M-1.0%
vs $306M
Q3 2026
Jul 29, 2026
$2.82+13.7%
vs $2.48
$1.2B-0.0%
vs $1.2B
Q2 2026
Apr 29, 2026
$4.53+14.1%
vs $3.97
$1.5B+3.9%
vs $1.4B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026
-$0.77+26.0%
vs -$1.04
$354M-0.9%
vs $358M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·3d ago
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( SMG ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call November 4, 2026 8:15 AM EST Company Participants Brad Chelton - Vice President of Treasury, Tax & Investor Relations Nate Baxter - CEO, President & Director Mark Scheiwer - Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Josh Meihls - Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer Conference Call Participants Jon Andersen - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division W.

Zacks Investment Research·3d ago
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Scotts (SMG) Q4 Earnings

The headline numbers for Scotts (SMG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research·3d ago
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.16 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.22. This compares to a loss of $1.96 per share a year ago.

GlobeNewsWire·3d ago
ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports Strong Fiscal 2026 Full-Year Results

GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margin Expands,  Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Exceeds Guidance Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for continued top-line and bottom-line growth MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), home to North America's leading consumer lawn and garden brands, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2026. “I'm pleased with our performance and financial discipline in fiscal 2026, as we delivered on all our imperatives and significantly strengthened our balance sheet,” said Nate Baxter, president and CEO.

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04

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Benchmark SMG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
SMG logoSMGThe Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanyCurrent
$64.71$3.76B36.12-3.64%3.16%—4.05%
SPB logoSPBSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
$86.68$2.01B25.12-5.23%2.77%4.18%2.15%
CENT logoCENTCentral Garden & Pet Company
$47.78$2.99B17.80-2.23%5.39%10.14%—
ANDE logoANDEThe Andersons, Inc.
$55.12$1.88B9.26-2.21%1.84%15.23%1.42%
AMGN logoAMGNAmgen Inc.
$460.42$248.49B26.779.92%24.12%85.59%2.05%
ICL logoICLICL Group Ltd
$4.68$6.04B19.814.56%3.95%4.8%3.71%

Compare SMG vs Peers

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SPB

Most directly comparable listed peer for SMG.

Scale Benchmark

vs WMT

Larger-name benchmark to compare SMG against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SPB, CENT, ANDE, AMGN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

SMG SEC Filings & Documents

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 29, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

1
FY 2025

Nov 25, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 4, 2026·SEC

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SMG Frequently Asked Questions

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's revenue?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported $3.29B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 265% more than the $900.8M of fiscal year 1997.

How fast is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company growing?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) revenue fell by 3.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is SMG profitable?

Yes. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) earned $103.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 3.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does SMG pay dividends?

Yes. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) pays a dividend that yields 4.05% at the current price, a high yield.

What is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's free cash flow?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) generated $341.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in SMG back in 1997?

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