SMG hits its $275 million fiscal 2026 free cash flow target while reducing debt, renewing liquidity and starting buybacks under a $500 million program.

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 shar...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest 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 |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | -$1.96+0.9% vs -$1.98 | $387M-2.2% vs $396M |
SMG hits its $275 million fiscal 2026 free cash flow target while reducing debt, renewing liquidity and starting buybacks under a $500 million program.

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is experiencing a slight decline following its recent capital allocation update. While the company has shown progress in cash generatio
Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 19,421 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $1,323,000. A number
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52.68 | $3.07B | 21.33 | -3.93% | 4.25% | — | 4.99% | |
| $88.02 | $2.04B | 22.80 | -5.23% | 2.77% | 4.18% | — | |
| $40.23 | $2.52B | 15.78 | -2.23% | 5.39% | 10.14% | — | |
| $66.94 | $2.28B | 23.91 | -2.21% | 1.62% | 13.69% | — | |
| $410.24 | $221.41B | 28.83 | 9.92% | 22.93% | 89.32% | — | |
| $5.40 | $6.97B | 30.00 | 4.56% | 3.95% | 4.8% | — |
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported $3.37B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 349% increase from $751.9M in 1996.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) saw revenue decline by 3.9% over the past year.
Yes, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) is profitable, generating $74.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.3% net margin).
Yes, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.99%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) generated $326.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.